SPD arrests suspect after attempted sexual assault of SU student
The suspect was charged with first degree attempted rape, third degree robbery and fourth degree criminal mischief. Read more »
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GSO committee will help graduate students with coronavirus-related concerns
The Graduate Pandemic Committee will identify and help resolve issues facing graduate students as a result of COVID-19. Read more »
SU Drama department chair agrees to demands from Black students
Eleven students signed the demands, which include removing pre-selected studio classes for second-year students. Read more »
Pooled saliva testing allows SU to overcome national rapid test shortage
Pooled saliva tests, which include 12 saliva samples at a time, allow SU to test the campus population without impacting the limited supply of commercially available rapid COVID-19 tests. Read more »
DPS will increase social distancing enforcement off campus
SU will refer students who participate in social gatherings that violate public health guidelines to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for disciplinary proceedings. Read more »
New York mayors call for more federal aid, discuss budget crisis
Mayors from 10 New York cities said the lack of federal support as their cities face economic downturns has frustrated them. Read more »
New York passes legislation that prohibits gender-based pricing
Businesses that raise prices for goods targeted for women will be charged fines. Read more »
SU confirms 20 new coronavirus cases day after announcing cluster
There are now 45 active coronavirus cases among students, faculty and staff in central New York. Read more »
At least 5 people test positive for COVID-19 after visiting apple orchard
The infected individuals were at the orchard from 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Read more »
SU student attacked, robbed in Oakwood Cemetery
The unknown man, who was reportedly not wearing any clothes, jumped out of the bushes around 7:45 a.m. and attacked the student, according to DPS. Read more »
SU provides residential advisers with more PPE in response to demands
RAs sent a list of nine demands to OSL on Sept. 15 calling for additional personal protective equipment and hazard pay for greater responsibilities related to enforcing SU’s coronavirus-related guidelines. Read more »
Syeisha Byrd works to unite SU and city residents through volunteer programs
Byrd coordinates volunteer opportunities for students and oversees several community service initiatives at SU, including campus food pantries. Read more »
Indigenous students, SU to install on-campus Onondaga Nation monument
SU will collaborate with Indigenous students for the monument in recognition of the Onondaga Nation. Read more »
Barnes Center shuts down due to uptick in student coronavirus cases
SU has also closed all satellite gyms, including Ernie Davis Fitness Center and workout spaces on the Women's Building field. Read more »
Syracuse University graduate student dies
Bridget Lawson died at home on Sept. 22. Read more »
45 students in cluster test positive for COVID-19, SU tightens guidelines
Until further notice, SU has canceled all in-person student activities with the exception of classes, associated coursework and intercollegiate athletics. Read more »
SA passes bill supporting demands of Black students in SU Drama department
The demands state that SU must provide a response by the end of the day Monday. Read more »
SU lobbies Congress for protection against coronavirus-related lawsuits
The university's lobbying report discloses its efforts to lobby the government for COVID-19 liability safe harbor provisions under the SAFE TO WORK Act. Read more »
Chair display commemorates the 35 Pan Am Flight 103 victims
The display is a fixture of SU’s annual Remembrance Week and represents the 35 SU students who were killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Read more »
SU to open COVID-19 testing site in Carrier Dome, switch to random testing
SU is shifting its testing protocol away from widespread mandatory testing toward a more randomized approach. Read more »
Syracuse City School District transitions to hybrid-model learning
SCSD started the 2020-21 school year online on Sept. 14 and transitioned Monday to a hybrid model where students return for in-person classes twice per week. Read more »
SPD to cut gunshot detection system from city budget
SPD decided to end its use of ShotSpotter technology after Mayor Walsh cut $18.1 million from Syracuse’s annual budget due to a sharp reduction in city revenue. Read more »
SU awards nearly 260 scholarships to class of 2020 graduates
SU awarded about 260 scholarships to Class of 2020 graduates planning to pursue a graduate degree. Read more »
Alpha Chi Rho on probation, no longer suspended
SU suspended its chapter of Alpha Chi Rho in November after the university alleged members and guests shouted a racist slur at a Black woman. Read more »
