SU international students must register for in-person classes to stay in US
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 »
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Coach Dino Babers was SU’s highest-paid employee in 2018
Babers’ total compensation of $3,146,177 came with a $950,000 bonus on top of his roughly $2.1 million base salary. Read more »
SU will launch search for new provost in fall 2020
John Liu, interim vice chancellor and provost, will continue to occupy the position during the search process. Read more »
Syracuse University anthropology professor dies
John Burdick, former chair of the SU anthropology department, died Saturday. Read more »
New York cancels state fair due to coronavirus
Cuomo said in late April that the state must be fully reopened to host the New York State Fair, but warned that events like fairs could attract a large number of visitors and allow the coronavirus to spread. Read more »
International students put travel, career plans on hold due to COVID-19
Several international students at SU have put their career plans on hold or have canceled flights home due to COVID-19. Read more »
Walsh to provide timeline in 2 weeks for police reform
14 advocacy groups, including Last Chance for Change and Black Lives Matter Syracuse, presented nine demands to Walsh and the Syracuse Common Council in June to reform the Syracuse Police Department. Read more »
Photojournalist, SU alumnus Michael Santiago talks racism in the newsroom
Santiago, a Black photojournalist and Syracuse University alumnus, has dedicated much of his career to photographing diverse communities. Read more »
SU graduate launches website showing locations of Black-owned businesses
The team behind Safe Loot––a growing database of Black-owned businesses––hopes the website will help protesters protect Black-owned businesses at the center of protests. Read more »
Census organizers struggle to reach SU students during pandemic
The U.S. Census Bureau extended the collection process by three months to Oct. 31 to compensate for lost outreach opportunities. Read more »
Indigenous community members rally for removal of Columbus statue
The Resilient Indigenous Action Collective is calling for the city to take down the statue within two days. Read more »
Some staff members, contractors responsible for dorm thefts, SU says
More than 100 SU students reported missing items when they returned to campus to move belongings out of their dorm rooms. Read more »
Teen brings Black Lives Matter movement to Manlius
Frustrated by racism, Leila Abdul-Malak raIses awareness in Manlius. Read more »
Marshall Street businesses persist through pandemic, lack of SU students
Onondaga County began its reopening process on May 15 with state approval and moved into phase three on June 12. Read more »
Syracuse University waives SAT, ACT score for fall 2021 applicants
SU’s move to test-optional admissions comes as many SAT and ACT test dates were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Coronavirus: Cuomo approves central New York to enter phase 4
Effective June 25, New York will also begin requiring travelers from several states where COVID-19 cases are increasing to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Read more »
Syracuse University will hold classes on Labor Day and 3 weekends this fall
The university selected days for weekend instruction that would not conflict with religious holidays or home football games, said John Liu, vice chancellor and provost. Read more »
SU suspends fall 2020 abroad programs
Syracuse University has suspended its eight study abroad programs and over 60 world partner programs for the fall 2020 semester. Read more »
SU alumni allege racism within sociology and architecture departments
The statements call for faculty to acknowledge and combat racism in their respective departments. Read more »
How Central New York businesses will reopen after shutdown
Here’s a breakdown of what the state’s reopening plan will mean for central New York. Read more »
9 injured, 1 in critical condition from shooting in Near Westside neighborhood
The Syracuse Police Department has instructed Westside residents to remain inside although there is no active threat. Read more »
Students, alumni address racism within the SU Drama department
The organizers behind the call to action collected 39 testimonials about racism in the department from students and alumni that include allegations against four faculty members. Read more »
SU releases COVID-19 response plan with 127 recommendations for the fall
The framework is only a draft and will change as new public health guidance becomes available. Read more »
Last Chance for Change organizers strive to unite, reform community
Since first marching over two weeks ago, organizers have begun to see their demands met. Read more »
