SU Professor Dana Balter leads Democratic race to challenge Rep. John Katko
Balter is a visiting assistant teaching professor at the university. She’s also a Ph.D. candidate in public administration: Read more »
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Budget report notes Slutzker Center funding concerns, expected tuition increases
The report was released Wednesday afternoon by the University Senate’s Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs. Read more »
Activists deliver Rep. Katko a check for ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ at gun control protest
About 20 people rallied outside the congressman’s office on Wednesday. Read more »
Here are 3 key takeaways from the University Senate’s budget report
The University Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs presented a report on SU’s research funding, veterans and military affairs and the Department of Public Safety during Wednesday’s meeting. Read more »
Students to launch app allowing psychiatrists to analyze social media
The app, developed by two graduate students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, will alert doctors of concerning posts or behaviors. Read more »
Man accused of videotaping women in Syracuse University bathroom arraigned
Garrett J. Monds, 27, was arrested and charged with unlawful surveillance in the second degree, police said. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces funding for early voting in New York state
New York state is one of 13 states that previously did not allow early voting. Read more »
Renowned roboticist Vijay Kumar gives 1st University Lecture on advances in drone technology
Vijay Kumar is an award-winning engineer and roboticist with a specialty in drones. Read more »
Board works to free up more academic space for Syracuse University schools and colleges
The Campus Facilities Advisory Board is tasked with evaluating the major 20-year Campus Framework plan. Read more »
Left-leaning organization to hold protests this week outside Rep. John Katko’s office
Demonstrators will protest Katko’s connections to the National Rifle Association and the investigation into possible Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Read more »
Syracuse University announces appointment of permanent LGBT Resource Center director
khristian kemp-delisser is currently Colgate University’s assistant dean and director of LGBTQ initiatives. Read more »
SUNY-ESF governing body passes resolutions, votes for campus visitation in wake of tensions
SUNY-ESF's January decision to remove three faculty department chairs fanned long-standing tensions between faculty and university administrators. Read more »
Student Association members discuss future initiatives, events
Committee chairs and other SA officials discussed events planned for the rest of the spring semester, including Diversity Week and Take Back the Night. Read more »
Deputy Chief Richard Shoff spearheads Syracuse’s community policing efforts
Shoff was recently appointed deputy chief of community policing last month by Mayor Ben Walsh. Read more »
Walsh works to promote accountability, transparency in city government
Walsh’s accountability measures include creating an Office of Accountability, Performance and Innovation, along with streaming Common Council meetings online. Read more »
Biology professor to study climate change in Great Smoky Mountains
Jason Fridley, who works in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University, was recently awarded funding for his work by the National Parks Service. Read more »
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity suspended from Syracuse University for conduct violations
The fraternity is the second to be suspended from Syracuse University during the 2017-18 academic year. Read more »
Syracuse University officials push to support graduate student research
Several professors said graduate students are key to the university’s standing as a major research college. Read more »
SA president responds to Graduate Student Organization frustrations over private meeting
The meeting was held to discuss possible changes to Student Legal Services. Read more »
SUNY-ESF researcher develops Hudson Valley wildlife camera project
The project is called “Canid Camera.” Canid refers to mammals in the dog family, such as foxes or wolves. Read more »
3 Syracuse stories you may have missed this weekend
SUNY-ESF President Quentin Wheeler responded to an Undergraduate Student Association resolution calling on increased communication between college administration and the campus community, among other things. Read more »
InclusiveU and Student Association partner to increase diversity on SA committees
Student Association Vice President Angie Pati and InclusiveU peer trainer Tori Cedar worked together to build a relationship between the two organizations. Read more »
6th annual SU Rising: Stop Sexual Abuse event held at Hendricks Chapel
The event was held to raise awareness about sexual abuse on campus and throughout the community. Read more »
Syracuse University opened 2 internal Title IX investigations after complaints were made against faculty members
Details about the investigation and the allegations were not immediately available. On Thursday, the university announced the appointment of a permanent Title IX officer. Read more »
