Panelists discuss experiences with mental health
The panel was held on Tuesday night as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more »
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iSchool partners with Microsoft, city to advance Syracuse Surge
The partnership will support city goals in public safety, energy and job creation. Read more »
Experts discuss potential effects of climate change in central New York
Experts say extreme heat and precipitation will indirectly devastate the lives of Central New York residents. Read more »
Coworking spaces expand in Syracuse
Syracuse has multiple coworking spaces, one of which opened just last month. Read more »
Student Association’s Diversity Affairs Committee is working to improve admissions questions for next year
The Diversity Affairs Committee will continue working with the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment to understand what the current data collection process is for admission. Read more »
SU students raise concerns over Clery Act security data accuracy
The report showed a decrease in liquor violation referrals and reported rapes and a spike in reported burglaries and drug referrals in 2018. Read more »
Chancellor’s remarks on free speech spark mixed reactions
Chancellor Kent Syverud said that students should be exposed to a “true range of views” heading into the 2020 election season. Read more »
Syracuse residents could lose food stamps under Trump’s proposed cuts
The proposal could affect more than half of the students in the Syracuse City School District. Read more »
SA to kick off Mental Health Awareness Week on the Quad
Throughout the week, SA will offer activities and presentations that will highlight the resources available to students to help keep both their physical and mental health in check. Read more »
Extended-stay Hyatt adds to recent downtown growth
A building on East Onondaga Street will soon become a Hyatt House Hotel, an extended-stay product for guests who need more amenities for a longer period of time. Read more »
Blueprint 15 project to revitalize public housing complexes on East Adams
Blueprint 15 plans to revive the East Adams Street neighborhood by constructing mixed-income housing, providing high-quality educational institutions and implementing health and wellness amenities. Read more »
ROOM FOR HOPE: An inside look into one family's struggle with lead poisoning
Last year, Darlene Medley's 3-year-old twin boys were found to have dangerous levels of lead in their blood. Read more »
Common Council finalizes deer culling plan
Earlier this year, Mayor Ben Walsh’s advisory group presented a comprehensive Tick & Deer Read more »
SU looking into partnership with ride-hailing companies
Ride-hailing services began operating in Syracuse in 2017. Read more »
City board to spend $300 million on Syracuse school renovations
The investment is the second phase of the JSCB’s Comprehensive Plan, a project that aims to renovate 15 city schools. Read more »
SU professors collaborate on political communications textbook
The book will consist of essays written by researchers across the country, and will explore topics from online activism to the spread of misinformation through social media. Read more »
SU looks to expand faculty hiring program
Three more clusters have been proposed, and the university is looking to hire additional faculty. Read more »
Syracuse officials address lead poisoning at town hall
The event was the last in a series of three meetings aimed at addressing lead poisoning in the city. Read more »
Possible 3-year housing requirement sparks concern among student leaders
SU is in the midst of a housing review meant to assess how to enhance the on-campus student experience. Read more »
SU announces 2020 Commencement severe weather plan
In case of severe weather, the Commencement would be held at the Manley Field House. Read more »
Federal regulation threatens graduate employees’ union rights
The National Labor Relations Board proposal states that graduate student workers are not employees of a university. Read more »
SA hopes to improve financial aid resources for students
Vice President Sameeha Saied outlined the organization’s plans to connect with SU financial aid offices at SA’s Monday meeting. Read more »
State troopers to continue supporting Syracuse police
Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent 10 state troopers to Syracuse in 2018. Read more »
Convocation date changes create difficulties for families
While Commencement 2020 is still scheduled for Sunday, May 10, several schools and colleges have moved their convocations up to Friday, May 8. Read more »
