Syracuse University hosts vigil for people with disabilities killed by parents or caretaker
The Disability Day of Mourning was organized by two SU students and multiple on- and off-campus organizations. Read more »
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SUNY-ESF faculty union votes to recommend president’s contract not be renewed
The vote follows month of tensions between faculty and SUNY-ESF administrators. Read more »
1st Syracuse University student media press briefing held Wednesday
Syracuse University administrator Dolan Evanovich provided some updates on major university plans as part of the briefing. Read more »
Common Councilors say luxury apartment development on University Hill needs to slow down
New developments are currently being built just north of Syracuse University’s Main Campus. Read more »
Syracuse University student leaders optimistic about LGBT center appointment
khristian kemp-delisser was named the permanent director of the LGBT Resource Center last week. Read more »
Syracuse Innovation Team to address issues of housing instability
The Innovation Team was first established in 2015 by former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner. Read more »
How college students can cope with trauma following school shootings
Frank Ochberg, a clinical professor of psychiatry in the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University, offers advice on coping with the aftermath of mass shootings. Read more »
SUNY-ESF governing body votes to remove executive chair
The vote took place in a closed session and comes after weeks of tension between SUNY-ESF faculty and administration. Read more »
VPA students partner with invention incubator Quirky to create party supplies
Quirky is a crowdsourced invention platform. Read more »
Administrators host forum on possible changes to graduate student health insurance policy
Peter Vanable, associate provost for graduate studies and dean of Syracuse University’s Graduate School, attended the forum on Tuesday. Read more »
IVMF team expands veterans policy research, connects with powerful federal agencies
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families’ research team recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with high-ranking federal officials to discuss a project with the Office of Personnel Management. Read more »
Disability Day of Mourning vigil to be held at Schine Student Center
Syracuse University has participated in the national vigil every year since 2012, according to a press release issued Tuesday. Read more »
Syracuse officials detail remaining sidewalk snow removal ideas
Mayor Ben Walsh has made snow removal initiatives a priority in the last few months. Read more »
Assembly members elected to Student Association committees, boards
About 20 people were elected or confirmed to new positions Monday night. Read more »
Online JD program could increase accessibility at the College of Law, faculty say
The program is slated to launch in January 2019. Read more »
Graduate students protest public union Supreme Court case
An impending Supreme Court decision could weaken public unions by no longer requiring non-members to pay union dues or fees. Read more »
Former NBA, Syracuse star Etan Thomas discusses athletes' activism at SU
Thomas, who played for Syracuse from 1996 to 2000, recently published a book titled "We Matter: Athletes and Activism." Read more »
SUNY-ESF professor emeritus appointed to EPA advisory committee
Myron Mitchell, a SUNY-ESF professor emeritus, will provide advice on air, climate and energy research. Read more »
Mayor forms partnerships with Syracuse University, speaks at Le Moyne College
Ben Walsh received a master’s degree in public administration at Syracuse University in 2005. Read more »
Student Association to vote on constitution changes Monday
The vote will take place at Monday’s meeting. Read more »
Former NBA star Etan Thomas to discuss activism at Hendricks Chapel
Thomas played on Syracuse University’s basketball team from 1996 to 2000. Read more »
Plans for Syracuse cost-saving initiatives still in development
Bob Andrews, director of intergovernmental affairs and shared services for the city, said Syracuse is not ready to release any specific ideas regarding the initiative to the public. Read more »
Meet a driving force behind Syracuse University’s efforts to fund STEM research
Zhanjiang “John” Liu was hired as the university’s vice president for research last year. Read more »
Syracuse University won’t penalize applicants for peaceful protests
High school students nationwide are planning walkouts in protest of gun violence. Read more »
