SU issues statement on former professor convicted of child sexual abuse
A Syracuse University spokesperson said Tuesday that the university has no reason to believe students were impacted by former professor Douglas Wonders. Read more »
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SU autonomous systems institute to research impacts of drones
Autonomous systems, whether drones or driverless vehicles, both act and make decisions independently. Read more »
Syracuse offers financial counseling services
The Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center offers free financial counseling to residents at several locations in the city. Read more »
State fair breaks total attendance record
Over 1.3 million people attended the Great New York State Fair this year. Read more »
Tour of the Barnes Center at the Arch
The Barnes Center at the Arch partially opened this semester — to be fully open by mid-September. The new wellness center features a multi-floor fitness… Read more »
DPS seeks help with South Campus robbery investigations
Items were reportedly stolen from three cars on Syracuse University’s South Campus. A car was was also stolen. Read more »
Former Newhouse professor convicted of sexually abusing a minor
Douglas Wonders, who taught at Newhouse for 22 years, was officially listed as a registered sex offender this week. Read more »
For Syracuse activists, state housing law represents a shift in power
The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 was passed on June 14. Activist groups consider the bill a monumental effort in furthering tenants’ rights. Read more »
Syracuse to adopt 5G network by Verizon
For months, lawmakers considered the unknowns of the plan with its upside. Read more »
SUNY Upstate, ESF to lead research center for tick disease
The lab will be led by Saravanan Thangamani, a professor of microbiology and immunology at SUNY Upstate. Read more »
SU student to nominate Kevin Richardson for honorary degree
Richardson will visit the SU campus on Sept. 8 and 9. Read more »
GSO President Mirjavad Hashemi discusses priorities, goals
Mirjavad Hashemi looks to focus on mental health and graduate student representation in the upcoming academic year. Read more »
Wildfire app crowd sources emergency alerts from SU students
Wildfire is an emergency communication app based in Berkeley, California. All information on Wildfire is crowdsourced by students. Read more »
SU adds restrictions to minors on campus after sexual assault allegations against former student
Conrad Mainwaring, a former Olympic athlete and graduate student at SU in the 1980s, has been accused of sexually assaulting at least seven SU students. Read more »
Interim deans lead 3 SU schools and colleges
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Information Studies all lack permanent deans. Read more »
SU, city to enter into data-sharing agreement
Syracuse University students will be able to work with data collected by the city. Read more »
SA establishes mental health as early priority
Student Association President Mackenzie Mertikas and Vice President Sameeha Saied announced plans to promote and expand support networks for student health and well-being. Read more »
Multiple larcenies occur on, near SU campus over summer
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado said larceny rates increase at the start of the academic year. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF announce renewed partnership
The agreement will stay in effect though 2024. Read more »
Newhouse dean search committee to host public forums
Students, staff and faculty are invited to help “set the direction of the search,” according to an email release from the Office of the Provost. Read more »
SA leaders Mertikas, Saied discuss initiatives, vision for fall semester
A change in SA bylaws allowed the president and vice president to work work in full capacity over the summer. Read more »
University College reduces tuition rate
SU’s University College now offers reduced tuition rates for students studying part-time to increase access to the campus. Read more »
Electronic bike share program to begin operating at SU
The city collaborated on the program with Gotcha, a mobility service company that offers alternate forms of transportation in place of cars. Read more »
NVRC starts to take shape as opening date approaches
The complex will consolidate the university’s resources for veterans into one building. Read more »
