100+ protest in Syracuse Women’s March
This year, more than 100 protesters filled city sidewalks as they marched through the snow from the James M. Hanley Federal Building to the United Methodist Church. Read more »
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SU requests faculty, staff participation in campus engagement committees
Syracuse University is requesting faculty and staff participation on its new campus engagement committees, the university announced Friday. The engagement committees launched in December to… Read more »
SPD investigating series of off-campus burglaries
The Syracuse Police Department is investigating 13 break-ins reported between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15. Read more »
SU to increase faculty diversity through new hiring initiative
The Diversity Opportunity Hires initiative will support the university’s efforts to hire teaching and research faculty from diverse backgrounds through its signature and cluster hires initiatives. Read more »
Mayor discusses infrastructure, diversity in State of the City address
Mayor Ben Walsh spoke about ongoing infrastructure improvements and new diversity initiatives in his growth-oriented State of the City address. Read more »
SU considers expanding multicultural learning communities
The Office of Living Learning Communities is seeking student feedback on the expansion of its Multicultural Living Learning Community. Read more »
SU implements changes to Greek life after review
This January marks one year since Syracuse University released the results of its Greek life review, identifying the strengths and challenges of the Greek life community. Read more »
SU allocates $1 million in financial aid to abroad summer program
The $1 million in funding will support undergraduate students in several need categories. Read more »
Syracuse center helps residents with savings, debt
As of Jan. 13, 2020, the center has assisted 239 clients in over 446 sessions since its opening. Read more »
Indigenous students struggle to feel included on campus
Indigenous students at SU said they frequently face prejudicial comments and marginalization of their identities. Read more »
Mayor Walsh to address Syracuse Surge in State of the City address
Here is what councilors are expecting from Mayor Ben Walsh’s State of the City address on Thursday. Read more »
Video: The D.O. Explains: 5 stories you missed over break
News Editor Emma Folts summarizes 5 of the most important stories from winter break. Read more »
Mertikas and Saied reflect on #NotAgainSU, rebuilding Assembly
As the spring semester begins, Mertikas and Saied want to translate their new membership into action. Read more »
Incoming councilors look to make a difference in 2020
Second District Councilor Patrick Hogan, Third District Councilor Chol Majok and Councilor at-large Rita Paniagua were elected in November. Read more »
Syracuse University to reform Climate Action Plan years after release
The SU sustainability management team will make changes to their Climate Action Plan in order to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. Read more »
University leaders across US have resigned amid student protests
Student-led protests on campuses across the country have resulted in college and university leaders resigning from their positions. Read more »
SU student dies while on break in London
First-year student Clément Sutter died while on break in London last week. Read more »
Newhouse dean search finalists to visit campus
The three candidates are scheduled to visit the Newhouse School for two days each throughout the month of January. Read more »
SA to provide graduate admissions test preparation
The Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, is often required for applying to graduate schools. Read more »
Chancellor provides updates about diversity, security in Winter Message
Syverud focused his speech on four key topics that he said will make SU “a world-class model of an academic powerhouse that truly embraces, welcomes and values all people.” Read more »
SU announces $75 million pledge to Newhouse School
The gift would fund several academic initiatives and would be the largest in the history of SU. Read more »
Students abroad in Hong Kong finish semester in the US
SU canceled its abroad program on Nov. 13 due to protests and political unrest in the area. Students abroad in Hong Kong were given one week to find their plane tickets on their own. Read more »
Additional safety officers placed in dorms, security initiatives ongoing
The change is part of a series of new safety initiatives launched by DPS this year in response to a string of hate crimes and bias-related incidents reported at SU. Read more »
How costs, spending and enrollment have evolved at SU in the past decade
Take a look at how costs, spending and initiatives have evolved at SU over the past decade. Read more »
