SU to hold opening ceremony for Barnes Center at The Arch
Chancellor Kent Syverud and former Board of Trustees Chairman Steven Barnes will both speak at the event. Read more »
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Disability Cultural Center director discusses center philosophy, experiences
Elizabeth Taets Von Amerongen worked as a psychotherapist before coming to Syracuse University. Read more »
DPS expands late-night escorts
The Department of Public Safety has hired five trained, licensed and uniformed security guards to escort community members to their destinations on or near campus. Read more »
New York power grid challenge is part of larger state energy goals
The “Future Grid Challenge” is being held through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Read more »
Maxwell program to help veterans pursue political careers
The initiative is a collaboration between the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Read more »
SU student sues Juul after experiencing 'catastrophic' injuries
Maxwell Berger, 22, of Connecticut, experienced a hemorrhagic stroke in July 2017 while addicted to Juul. Read more »
SU policy differs for service, support animals
The university’s Assistance Animal Policy describes a service animal as providing “active” support, while an emotional support animal provides “passive” support. Read more »
Barnes Center at The Arch accessible to SUNY-ESF students
Located just across the street from Illick Hall, the Barnes Center nearly borders the SUNY-ESF campus. Read more »
The Marshall adds 24-hour patrol after intruder
An intruder was on the Marshall property after a fire alarm evacuation last week. Read more »
Millennials drive Syracuse population growth
Roughly three in four individuals who have moved to Syracuse in the past few years are part of the millennial population. Read more »
Kevin Richardson talks criminal justice reform, life after incarceration
Richardson, a member of the Central Park Five, said he dreamed of attending Syracuse University and playing the trumpet in the marching band before his wrongful incarceration 30 years ago. Read more »
SA gives feedback on campus accessibility
HirePotential, Inc., a Syracuse consulting group, visited SA as part of Syracuse University’s disability services audit report. Read more »
Onondaga County comptroller accuses top-level official of driving Uber on work hours
The accusation comes after a months-long audit by the comptroller’s office, consisting of more than 300 pages of documents and interviews with both Uber and Lyft. Read more »
Kevin Richardson honored with scholarship in his name
The Kevin Richardson Fund will support students from underrepresented backgrounds at SU Read more »
Students study in Hong Kong amid protests
Forty-one students were originally enrolled in the Hong Kong program, and three chose not to attend, SU Abroad said in an email. Read more »
SU falls 1 spot in U.S. News and World Report ranking
The university is now ranked No. 54, falling from its previous position at No. 53. Read more »
Trolleys to debut on SU’s campus in November
The trolleys will cover what is now the Euclid Shuttle, Warehouse Express, Quad shuttle and Late Night Orange Express. Read more »
Student Association plans Mental Health Awareness Week
The week is set to begin on Oct. 7. Read more »
Student of Color Advisory Committee poses safety concerns to DPS
The advisory committee weighed in on how DPS policies will affect students of color. Committee members said events at Syracuse University involving race in recent years make it hard for students of color to feel safe on campus. Read more »
Deka Dancil appointed manager of bias response and education
In her new role, Dancil will focus on educating the SU community about bias and promoting diversity and inclusion on campus. Read more »
Student Association comptroller promises transparency
Omosa was elected as Student Association comptroller in April. Read more »
Syracuse Common Council discusses changing occupancy standards
If passed, sanitation workers would stop collecting waste from “Commercial Waste Generating” properties. Read more »
Newhouse holds forum as dean search continues
The search committee formed in July, three months after Dean Lorraine Branham died of cancer. Read more »
Experts say New York’s marijuana decriminalization “falls short”
In June, New York state further decriminalized marijuana by increasing the amount that a person could have on hand from one ounce to two ounces. Read more »
