GSO discusses constitution resolution, budget at 1st meeting of semester
Dozens of graduate students attended first GSO meeting of the semester, held in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read more »
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3rd suspect arrested in connection to SU dorm burglaries
A third person was arrested in connection to Syracuse University dorm burglaries in August. Read more »
SU won’t make a public commitment to divest from private prisons
The Board of Trustees rejected a resolution to make a public statement committing to not invest in for-profit prisons. Read more »
Crowd management experts weigh in on Carrier Dome clear-bag policy
Under the Dome’s new policy, attendees’ bags must be clear, plastic and smaller than a specified size. Experts say the policy makes events safer and expedites safety screening. Read more »
Here’s everything you need to know about SU’s new first-year seminar
First-year and transfer students will be required to take SEM 100, a non-graded, five-week course based on a shared reading. Read more »
GSO leaders aim to increase engagement, advocate for international students
GSO President Jack Wilson and Vice President of Internal Affairs Nick Mason said they’re aiming to help graduate students affected by the Trump administration’s recent restrictions on Chinese student visas, among other things. Read more »
Judge denies SU motion to publicly name 9 students involved in Theta Tau videos
In July, university lawyers filed a motion to release the names of nine students suing SU over its handling of the Theta Tau videos. The motion was denied on Monday. Read more »
iSchool to host ‘Un-Conference’ Friday, Saturday
An un-conference is a collaborative session that creates a brainstorming and networking space in a less formal environment than a typical conference. Read more »
Syracuse’s payment to anti-gay protester was justified, free speech experts say
The Syracuse Common Council recently approved a six-figure payment to Jim Deferio, a street preacher and anti-gay protester. Read more »
SU rises 8 spots on US News and World Report ranking
SU ranked No. 53, tied with Lehigh University and the University of Miami. Read more »
Photos from Syracuse’s 9/11 memorial service
More than 100 people attended the service in Syracuse on Tuesday. Read more »
Student Association votes to host town hall to address summer initiatives
The town hall will likely be in late September, SA members said. Read more »
9/11 memorial services being held in Syracuse, DeWitt, Cicero
On the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, central New Yorkers can attend various services throughout the day. Read more »
Council approves $3.2 million police contract, with criticisms
Two councilors voted against the contract because it doesn’t address long-standing criticisms of the police department's finances and high proportion of non-Syracuse residents. Read more »
Video surfaces showing behavior that led to Zeta Beta Tau fraternity’s disciplinary probation, SU official confirms
The Daily Orange has obtained a video showing a person covering another person’s face with a mop and later appearing to spit into that person’s mouth. An SU official said an investigation into the video led to the fraternity’s current disciplinary probation. Read more »
4 SU Greek organizations sanctioned
SU has put new sanctions on the Sigma Iota Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Chi and Zeta Beta Tau organizations since the beginning of the fall 2018 semester. Read more »
iSchool Dean Liz Liddy announces plans to retire
Liz Liddy, dean of the School of Information Studies, has helped create new opportunities for iSchool students since she started as a visiting assistant professor in 1983. Read more »
Invest Syracuse programs to roll out this academic year
Invest Syracuse is a $100 million fundraising plan that includes Carrier Dome renovations and SU’s plan to hire 100 more faculty members. Read more »
4 Syracuse news stories you may have missed
The biggest news from last weekend included a hit-and-run in Syracuse and new financial opportunities for SU doctoral students. Read more »
The Marshall to move in tenants this week
The Marshall, an eight-story apartment complex on Marshall Street, plans to have all displaced tenants moved in by the end of September. Read more »
SU Graduate School starts $750,000 fund for doctoral research
The new Fellowship Fund will support about 30 doctoral fellowships each year. Read more »
Billboard Dance founder talks cross-platform brand building, future of EDM
Matt Medved, founder of Billboard Dance, spoke at Syracuse University on Wednesday. Read more »
SUNY-ESF interim president David Amberg wants to chart ‘financially viable’ path forward
SUNY-ESF’s new interim president wants to repair morale at SUNY-ESF and prepare the college for its academic and financial future. Read more »
Provost says SU has eliminated gender pay gap between faculty
Some senators said they were still concerned with the university’s handling of the faculty gender pay gap. Read more »
