Syracuse University student injured after falling out of Brewster Hall window
The student, who has not been identified by police, is currently recovering after “an incident” at the dorm Friday, a university spokesperson confirmed. Read more »
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Newhouse students, faculty win 55 awards in international competition
Syracuse University had previously won 36 awards in 2017 and 15 awards in 2016, but this year marks the school’s best showing in the international graphic design competition. Read more »
Chinese student leader urges Syracuse University to launch official WeChat account
Yaqi Kang, president of the China Student Development Think Tank, said off-campus areas are still perceived as dangerous by some international students. Read more »
SU creates resource webpage for DACA/undocumented students
The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students was formed after President Donald Trump considered ending the DACA program. Read more »
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Syracuse University announced the launch of a new webpage to help support DACA/undocumented students, a Syracuse-area senator emerged as a the GOP governor’s race frontrunner and a local nonprofit announced that they would be seeking comment on how to better improve quality of life around the city. Read more »
PBS host discusses divisiveness in politics, social media during Syracuse University lecture
Alexander Heffner, host of PBS’s "The Open Mind," discussed incivility in government and social media Thursday evening. Read more »
Unsurprised: Faculty react to report showing women professors earn less on average than men at Syracuse University
The report, released in December, detailed pay gaps between women and men professors. Most said they were not surprised by the report’s findings. Read more »
Syracuse University appoints interim ADA coordinator amid transparency concerns
Aaron Hodukavich left his position at the university Friday to take a new job, SU confirmed Wednesday night. Read more »
Syracuse residents call on Common Council to address lead issues
A proposed amendment to the city’s rental registry could allow code enforcement inspectors to conduct proactive, periodic inspections every two years in some rental properties. Read more »
Syracuse University researchers develop new method of identifying evidence in sexual assault cases
A cancer research tool is being used by a team from the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute. Read more »
Syracuse University to launch expanded career services program
The hiring of new advisers will be funded in part by the $100 million Invest Syracuse fundraising initiative. Read more »
Norwegian university hired Kavajecz with knowledge of arrest
Kenneth Kavajecz, the former dean of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, pleaded guilty to attempted patronizing of a prostitute in November. Read more »
Tenants march to protest poor living conditions in University Hill neighborhood
Tenants of Syracuse Quality Living apartments said they have dealt with rodent infestations, broken appliances and leaky ceilings. Read more »
Mumps outbreak helped Syracuse University prepare for hard-hitting flu season
The flu outbreak in central New York has been particularly severe. Read more »
Women are underrepresented in economic textbooks, study shows
Jerry Evensky, an economics professor at Syracuse University, said the gender gap is due to systematic consistency. Read more »
Onondaga legislators vote to reconsider dog law at later date
County legislators said their constituents have expressed concerns that the law is too broad. Read more »
Former Whitman dean arrested on prostitution charges lands teaching job in Norway
Kenneth Kavajecz served as dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management until September 2016. Read more »
Construction update: Archbold construction progresses, Graham Dining Hall fitness center work continues
The Archbold Gymnasium project is estimated to cost $50 million. Read more »
Student Association confirms 2 joint chiefs of staff, filling vacancy
The previous chief of staff stepped down prior to the start of the spring semester. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh works to address Syracuse’s looming budget deficit
Walsh has said the city plans to partner with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs to host a Fiscal Summit. Read more »
Syracuse University researchers use the Syracuse Center of Excellence to improve drone safety
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is about a mile north of Main Campus. Read more »
Syracuse University’s academic drop deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday
Under rules that had previously been in place at SU, students had until the ninth Monday of the semester to initiate a leave of absence. Read more »
Syracuse University announces ‘historic’ $20 million donation for veterans complex project
Daniel D’Aniello is a co-chair of the advisory board for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, which was founded at Syracuse University. Read more »
Congressional candidate and SU professor Dana Balter details campaign fundraising
Balter is a visiting assistant teaching professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She’s challenging Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) in the midterm elections this fall. Read more »
