Mark Lodato plans to expand student leadership, diversity as Newhouse dean
Lodato, who assumed the dean position on July 1, said his main priorities are student success, inclusivity and access to leadership. Read more »
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City activists call for expansion of SPD review board
Members of Syracuse’s Citizen Review Board think the group’s power should be expanded to ensure police officers are disciplined appropriately. Read more »
SA to host student-led focus groups that will make recommendations to DPS
A third-party group will create recommendations for DPS based off of student discussions this week. Read more »
SU Ambulance adds safety measures to prevent virus spread between patients
Syracuse University Ambulance has updated how it responds to emergencies to protect its members and patients amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Students from California watch from afar as wildfires jeopardize homes
Syracuse University students from California have family and friends at home dealing with smokey conditions and the risk of losing their houses. Read more »
KKG sorority under quarantine after 2 members test positive for COVID-19
The two members who tested positive have been relocated to isolation housing. Read more »
SU Drama students criticize department's progress in addressing racism
Current students and alumni told The Daily Orange that the department hasn’t been transparent about its efforts to improve conditions for students of color. Read more »
Multicultural learning communities foster more discussions about diversity
The Office of Learning Communities has expanded MLLCs in Ernie Davis, Day, and Lawrinson Halls. Read more »
Syracuse homeless shelters expand resources, serve community during pandemic
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a stay-at-home order in March that closed all nonessential businesses but allowed essential services, such as homeless shelters, to remain open. Read more »
SUNY Oneonta closes campus due to lack of testing, spike in COVID-19 cases
SUNY Oneonta began its fall semester the same day as Syracuse University, but had to send students home for the semester less than two weeks into the academic year. Read more »
SU graduates' tech company helps businesses reopen offices during pandemic
A technology company founded by SU graduates has expanded rapidly amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Students continue Syracuse Surge projects remotely
While several projects with the Syracuse Surge initiative have been put on hold due to COVID-19, SU students have continued to work remotely on projects related to the initiative. Read more »
Admissions experts say standardized tests are unfair, a financial burden
College admissions experts told The Daily Orange that dropping the requirement permanently could create a fairer and more financially accessible admissions process in the long-run. Read more »
SU receives $4.3 million to lead disability-inclusive employment initiative
The institute will put $4.3 million toward a project on disability-inclusive employment policy. Read more »
SU restarts initiative to hire faculty from minority groups
This fall, the university restarted the diversity opportunity hiring initiative after faculty hiring freezes were put in place during the spring and summer. Read more »
Student under investigation for alleged sexual assault, SPD says
SPD is investigating an alleged incident of sexual assault involving an SU student that occurred at Brewster Hall. Read more »
Report details inconsistent procedures in NY prison during COVID-19 outbreak
The preliminary report, obtained by The Daily Orange, shows inconsistent medical procedures as the outbreak infected dozens of inmates. Read more »
SA proposes student vote on Board of Trustees
SU’s Board of Trustees is in charge of the most important issues regarding students in almost every aspect. Read more »
Pandemic creates fewer employment opportunities for college graduates
The United States’ unemployment rate remains considerably higher than usual — at 8.4% as of August — even though the job market added 1.4 million jobs that month. Read more »
Chinese students find professor's language on syllabus hurtful, disturbing
SU Chinese international students said they feel disrespected, hurt and confused that a professor referred to the coronavirus as “Wuhan Flu.” Read more »
Experts address student concerns on absentee voting during pandemic
SU students have no reason to worry over casting their vote this season, as long as they act early in order to secure their ballot. Read more »
SU to begin second round of mandatory COVID-19 testing Tuesday
The second round of testing will begin on Tuesday using a schedule based on students’ home colleges. Read more »
SA members introduce app to improve sexual assault reporting process
The Callisto app uses a matching system to record repeat sexual assault offenders. Read more »
Local businesses still see fewer customers despite students' return to SU
Though thousands of students have returned to the area surrounding SU, local businesses said their stores and restaurants have not seen as many customers as they typically do. Read more »
