New York adds 3 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico to travel advisory
Under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s travel order, individuals entering New York from coronavirus hotspot states must self-quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. Read more »
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SU international students feel betrayed, uncertain under ICE's polices
Between visa delays, health concerns and constantly shifting travel restrictions, international students are unsure they should return to SU this fall. Read more »
ICE confirms new international students must take 1 in-person class
ICE confirmed Friday it will not permit newly enrolled international students to enter the U.S. unless they take in-person classes in the fall. Read more »
Breakdown: Prices, amenities at reduced rate hotels for SU student quarantine
The 37 hotels SU has partnered with range from $45 to $80 a night, not including the 13% room tax. Read more »
Thursday is deadline to sign up for on-campus quarantine housing
The university has partnered with 26 hotels to secure reduced room costs for returning students. Read more »
SU senior Armand Ahishakiye dies
Ahishakiye was studying economics at Syracuse University. Read more »
First-year, transfer students must pay to quarantine in SU dorms
Students planning to self-quarantine must register on MySlice by Thursday to move in early. Read more »
New York adds 10 states to mandatory quarantine requirement
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's addition of 10 states to the travel advisory further complicates the return to campus for SU students. Read more »
Nina Kapur, broadcast journalist and Newhouse alumna, dies
Kapur graduated from SU in 2016 with a degree in broadcast and digital journalism. Read more »
Students returning from COVID-19 hotspots must pay for quarantine housing
The university is working with local hotels to provide discounted rates to returning students. Read more »
Café Kubal permanently closes University Hill location
Café Kubal will also close its location in the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, with plans to open a cafe at the company's headquarters on North Townsend Street. Read more »
Students, alumni share experiences of racism at SU through Instagram
The two accounts –– @blackatcuse and @bipoc.syracuse –– were created within one day of each other and feature stories about racism at SU. Read more »
SU to use Sheraton hotel for student quarantine housing
Students will not be allowed to enter other residence halls on campus throughout the fall semester. Read more »
Walsh agrees to some of protesters’ demands for police reform
Of the nine total demands presented by the coalition, Walsh’s administration agreed to four, partially agreed to three and delegated two to the Common Council and the Syracuse City School District. Read more »
Students may face suspension or expulsion for hosting parties, gatherings
Students who violate health guidelines can be referred to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for a code of conduct violation. Read more »
White House rescinds in-person courses mandate for international students
The universities reached a settlement with the U.S. government Tuesday afternoon, according to The New York Times. Read more »
SU extends move-in dates for students living on-campus
Incoming first-year and transfer students will move in between Aug. 17 and 20, while returning students will arrive between Aug. 20 and Aug. 23. Read more »
SU adds punishment for bystanders of hate crimes to Code of Student Conduct
The revised conduct code, which students will be required to sign in the fall, clarifies when bystanders who witness hate crimes and hate-related incidents can be held accountable Read more »
SU to pool test 17,000 people for coronavirus after they arrive on campus
In total, the university plans to test over 17,000 members of the community through pool testing. Read more »
Newhouse School dean discusses programs for students of diverse backgrounds
Newhouse dean Mark Lodato said he plans to increase the number of scholarships available to Newhouse students from underrepresented backgrounds. Read more »
Students required to receive COVID-19 testing before returning to campus
The university plans to provide additional guidance soon on when students should receive testing and how they can submit results to the university. Read more »
SU joins Harvard, MIT in lawsuit against ICE international student policy
The lawsuit, which Harvard and MIT filed Wednesday against President Donald Trump's administration, would block ICE's guidance and allow international students to stay in the U.S. even if all of their courses are held online. Read more »
SA members urge SU to sue Trump administration over ICE visa policy
ICE’s guidance, issued Monday, states that international students must be enrolled in in-person college courses to return to or remain in the United States. Read more »
Bea González increased access to education as an SU administrator
González will retire from her current position as special assistant to the chancellor this month after 36 years at SU. Read more »
