Construction update: Undergraduate research center complete
Syracuse University will provide $1 million annually to support the undergraduate research center. Read more »
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GSO to conduct 2nd survey of graduate student income
The GSO’s Employment Issues Committee will create a survey for graduate students to submit data about employment opportunity and wages. Read more »
SU launches wide-ranging disability research center
The Office of Interdisciplinary Programs and Outreach will promote collaboration across SU’s schools and colleges to study disability in various fields. Read more »
SU research center to develop policies for drones, self-driving cars
The interdisciplinary initiative will draw on faculty across SU to study autonomous systems. Read more »
Syracuse Common Councilors react to ‘State of the City’ address
The councilors spoke about advancements to economic development initiatives and the mayor’s goal of achieving fiscal sustainability. Read more »
SU community members call on Kent Syverud to endorse community grid option
In December, The Daily Orange received a letter to the editor calling on Chancellor Syverud to publicly endorse a community grid. Read more »
‘Community for the Grid’ meeting attendees discuss I-81 replacement options
Community for the Grid organized a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the possible community grid replacement to the Interstate-81 viaduct. Read more »
DeWitt Town Board divided over I-81 reconstruction
A DeWitt Town Board press release that favored a hybrid reconstruction method for Interstate-81 was not unanimously supported by the board. Read more »
SA approves special programming funding for 11 campus organizations
More than $50,000 was approved in funding. Read more »
Common Council approves tax-sharing agreement
The plan will bring hundreds of millions of dollars in sales tax revenue to the city through 2030. Read more »
Former County Executive Joanie Mahoney wants to ‘shore up’ SUNY institutions vital to the area, she says
As SUNY-ESF’s first COO, Mahoney supports the interim president and co-chairs the ways and means portion of an initiative called “ESF Discovery Challenge.” Read more »
Comparing Greek life across SU’s peer institutions
How SU's Greek life compares to peer institutions in enrollment and sanctions. Read more »
Common Council to vote on sales tax-sharing agreement
The council votes Tuesday on a proposal that would give Syracuse more than $800 million in tax revenue. Read more »
Gallery: 2019 Women’s March Syracuse
Hundreds of people marched in downtown Syracuse on Saturday. Read more »
SU finds ombuds head after months-long search
Neal Powless, an SU graduate student, will head the Office of the University Ombuds. Read more »
Hundreds gather in downtown Syracuse for Women’s March
Protesters marched from the Everson Museum of Art to the University United Methodist Church in support of women’s rights and other intersectional social justice issues. Read more »
Mayor Walsh gives updates on economic growth initiatives in 2nd ‘State of the City’ address
Walsh announced two major developments to his “Syracuse Build” initiative, including a collaboration with Syracuse University. Read more »
Foundation donates $7.5 million to SU’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families
The grant will support Onward to Opportunity, a program that helps transitioning veterans and their spouses find employment. Read more »
Residents gather to discuss youth violence at ‘State of Our Community’ meeting
Syracuse community members gathered to discuss next steps after the city was rocked by violent shootings of children in 2018. Read more »
Here’s what Common Councilors expect Mayor Walsh to say during his ‘State of the City’ address
The councilors said they think Walsh will talk about city finances and initiatives of his inaugural year. Read more »
Government shutdown affects central New York
Food stamps and Section 8 housing vouchers could be at risk if the shutdown continues. Read more »
Common Council debates sales tax-sharing agreement with Onondaga County
The agreement would share sales tax with Onondaga County, and it would last until 2030. Read more »
3 stories to watch out for in the coming weekend
The third-annual Women’s March will be held in downtown Syracuse, and SUNY Upstate will host a Justice in Health conference. Read more »
Professor works to revitalize near-extinct American chestnut trees
American chestnuts were hit by a fungal blight in the early 20th century. Read more »
