SU creates search committee to replace Dean Teresa Dahlberg
Teresa Dahlberg is leaving her role as dean of SU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science to become Texas Christian University’s vice chancellor and provost. Read more »
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SU finds temporary fix for Watson Hall water main break
Syracuse University’s facilities team created a temporary solution to a water main break, allowing residents to use toilets and showers. Read more »
'Too many times': Local activist Clifford Ryan reflects on the teen violence that’s scarred his community
Half of the people killed in Syracuse in 2018 were under the age of 21. Read more »
Historian gives lecture on freedom of press in Nazi Germany
Ann Millin spoke about the Nazi Party’s rise to power and its effect on Germany’s journalism. Read more »
Syracuse leaders write letter in support of I-81 grid replacement
Politicians, local business owners and activists sent the letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo to voice their support for the creation of a community grid. Read more »
Events to watch for in New York state this week
Several student organizations will attend a rally Monday in Albany to support legislation that funds services for college students with disabilities. Read more »
Watson Hall loses drinking water after main break
Watson residents still have access to water for restrooms and showers. Read more »
Trump calls for compromise, defends border wall funding in 2nd ‘State of the Union’
President Donald Trump addressed the nation amid rising partisan tensions over funding for a southern border wall. Read more »
Anti-drone group protests at Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Four members of Upstate Drone Action demonstrated against warfare drones at Syracuse’s air base. Read more »
SU graduate students detail employment issues
The Graduate Student Organization may conduct a survey on graduate student employment to determine the condition of wages, benefits and health care on campus. Read more »
University Hill landlords divided over new SU housing search portal
Landlords in the university neighborhood say SU’s new housing portal only provides surface-level information about properties on the website. Read more »
Award-winning scientist’s memoir selected for SEM 100 reading
The 2016 memoir focuses on issues of sexism and mental health. Read more »
See how SU stacks up to peer institutions
How does SU compare to peer institutions in student population, tuition and its highest paid employees? Read more »
SA proposes amendment to Judicial Review Board’s role
The proposed legislation will expand the responsibilities of the Judicial Review Board and amend the referral process. Read more »
City council provides tax relief for residents in flood zones
Syracuse residents required to have federal flood insurance could receive tax breaks from the city. Read more »
SA wants to help students affected by government shutdown
Student Association has informed of different SU services to help them with any difficulties caused by the recent shutdown. Read more »
Experts: Poverty, historical factors led to Syracuse homicide rate
Past city policies and high poverty rates could be contributing to homicide rates in Syracuse. Read more »
SU hiring initiative to bring in 200 new faculty
The 200 hires will be paid for by a cost-sharing plan between Invest Syracuse and SU’s 11 schools and colleges. Read more »
Syracuse city schools to rebuild, reorganize struggling schools
Danforth Middle School, Westside Academy at Blodgett and Dr. King Elementary may be replaced by newly-developed schools to meet state requirements. Read more »
Psi Upsilon fraternity apologizes to Panhellenic council for ‘Bootcamp’
Syracuse University’s Psi Upsilon fraternity chapter issued an apology to the Panhellenic Council and Greek community for its “Bootcamp” competition. Read more »
Syracuse students were on Super Bowl Radio Row for 1st time
Jonah Karp’s expedition to the Super Bowl picked up Jackson Ajello and Drew Carter, and now the three are broadcasting live from Radio Row in Atlanta. Read more »
Syracuse chief data officer talks Syracuse Surge, ‘smart’ city
Sam Edelstein, Syracuse's chief data officer, said data will be used to shape future city policies. Read more »
SU decides not to cancel classes
SU remained opened as the Syracuse area saw below-zero wind chills and neighborhoods schools decided to close. Read more »
SUNY-ESF cancels Thursday classes
The announcement appeared on SUNY-ESF’s website Wednesday night Read more »
