Students need to retrieve belongings before receiving room and board refund
All refunds will be prorated to March 23, the date SU discontinued on-campus instruction, regardless of when a student moves out. Read more »
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Study abroad experience cut short due to COVID-19
SU has suspended all study abroad and global partner programs, leaving students booking flights and feeling uncertain about finishing the semester at home. Read more »
Students unable to move out by March 22 will receive room and board refunds
Students who live in campus housing will receive reimbursements regardless of whether they moved out by SU’s March 22 deadline. Read more »
1st coronavirus death confirmed in Onondaga County
The patient was elderly, and had been hospitalized, County Health Commissioner Indu Gupta said in a press release. Read more »
New York needs 30,000 ventilators to treat coronavirus patients
Of the 3,000 people in the state who are hospitalized from the virus, 23% need ventilators, the governor said. Read more »
SA to hold virtual elections in April
Syracuse University’s Student Association will continue to hold 2020 elections through MySlice as SU switches to online classes. Voting will open April 13, and candidates… Read more »
Coronavirus cases in Onondaga County rise to 53
County Executive Ryan McMahon encouraged residents to listen to the guidance of doctors and public officials as coronavirus cases continue to increase. Read more »
SU to provide room and board reimbursement
Chancellor Kent Syverud said SU will reimburse students for room and board after the university moved the remainder of the semester online. Read more »
SU cancels on-campus Commencement due to coronavirus
Seniors will soon receive a survey from Syverud to collect feedback on alternative options for recognizing the graduates' academic achievements. Read more »
New York state begins drug testing for coronavirus patients
The state will also begin using a trial antimalarial and antibiotic drug combination to treat patients. Read more »
Mark Lodato appointed dean of Newhouse School
Lodato, currently the associate dean of Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications, will step into the role of dean on July 1. Read more »
Seniors devastated after leaving friends, campus opportunities
Though many seniors said they feel disappointed with how their last year at SU is ending, they also understand they’re not the only ones suffering. Read more »
International students face uncertainty returning home
Facing uncertainty about housing, travel and access to online classes, international students are divided over returning home as the coronavirus spreads through the U.S. Read more »
SU pauses in-person research, limits lab capacity
The guidance to SU researchers is in response to New York state’s order for all non-essential workers to stay home to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 45 coronavirus cases
Four people in the county have been hospitalized from the virus. Read more »
Students allowed to opt for pass/fail grading option for most courses
The expanded grading option is only available for the spring 2020 semester and excludes online classes offered through the University College. Read more »
Cuomo urges Trump to order companies to produce medical supplies
States cannot acquire medical supplies on their own to address the pandemic, the governor said at a press conference. Read more »
Syracuse University may punish students who violate public health orders
Students who live off-campus remain subject to the community standards in SU’s Code of Student Conduct. Read more »
McMahon confirms 21 new cases, urges college students to self-quarantine
The rise in positive results was expected due to the increased number of total test results the county is receiving Read more »
2nd SU student tests positive for COVID-19
The student was enrolled in SU’s Madrid study abroad program. Read more »
Professors sign petition urging Congress to ensure fair elections amid pandemic
Eight professors at Syracuse University have joined hundreds of political scientists in signing the petition. Read more »
Coronavirus cases in Onondaga County rise to 13
The county has received about 425 test results, 13 of which were positive. Read more »
Class of 2020 will have Commencement, but date is unclear
Public health advisories could require the university to change the details of this year’s Commencement. Read more »
New York state orders nonessential workers to stay home
The governor implemented several other measures Friday to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and increase the state’s ability to treat those who contract it. Read more »
