SUNY-ESF students organize disaster relief efforts
Acorns to Action, a student-run disaster relief organization, is working to provide aid to countries around the world. Read more »
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Protesters rally in Syracuse after anniversary of Trump’s initial travel ban
The protest started at City Hall and moved south toward the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office near 401 S. Salina St. Read more »
Drop in refugee resettlement could affect Syracuse economy
The number of new refugees resettling in Syracuse dropped 72 percent between 2016 to 2017. Read more »
5 student activists reflect on protests a year after Trump’s initial travel ban announcement
Here's how some students have continued with activism a year after President Donald Trump's travel ban. Read more »
SUNY-ESF students remain concerned by abrupt removal of 3 department chairs
The university’s decision to abruptly remove three faculty department chairs before the start of the spring semester drew widespread concern from students and faculty. Read more »
CNN commentator Angela Rye urges continued activism, denounces Trump in MLK keynote speech
Rye is a liberal commentator, lawyer and former executive director and general counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus. Read more »
News briefs: What you might have missed this weekend
The Syracuse University campus community reacted to the death of a former Board of Trustees chair, Syracuse’s new mayor hosted an inaugural ball and Interstate 690 construction continued, among other things. Read more »
Community members receive Unsung Hero Awards during 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
One of the award recipients is a student in Syracuse University’s University College. Read more »
Video: 33rd Annual MLK Celebration
Angela Rye, a political commentator on CNN, delivered the keynote speech at the 33rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in the Carrier Dome on Sunday. Read more »
School administrators say SCSD needs additional New York state funding
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo said there’s a need to tackle funding inequities in poorer school districts in his State of the State Address… Read more »
Local activists oppose proposed National Grid electricity, gas rates increase
The proposed rate increase still requires approval from the New York Public Service Commission. Read more »
Student Association-led coalition to launch partnership with Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line allows people to text a volunteer counselor for free. Read more »
Police investigate multiple reported robberies near Syracuse University’s Main Campus
Two Syracuse University students and a SUNY-ESF student reported the robberies. Read more »
SUNY-ESF Graduate Student Association expresses ‘disappointment’ in department chair removals
The statement comes two weeks after three chair were ousted from their positions as part of an abrupt policy change. Read more »
$2.28 million donation to help fund Link Hall research center, Invent@SU program
The funding was announced on Friday in a campus-wide email to the Syracuse University community. Read more »
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says she will not challenge Rep. John Katko in 2018 congressional run
Stephanie Miner has considered running for Congress, but ultimately decided not to run. Read more »
Provost: Syracuse University to remediate ‘significant portion’ of web presence to improve accessibility
The announcement follows a federal civil rights complaint against the university, detailing online accessibility issues. Read more »
Counseling Center to extend spring hours; officials announce search for additional therapists
A $100 million fundraising plan will support changes at the Counseling Center, the university announced Thursday. Read more »
Syracuse University’s $3,300 tuition premium is unusually pricey, experts say
Starting next academic year, first-year and transfer students will be subject to the tuition premium as part of a $100 million academic fundraising pledge. Read more »
Newhouse faculty to receive briefing on National Veterans Resource Complex utility work
A town hall meeting detailing utility work will be held on Thursday at 3:15 p.m., according to an email obtained by The Daily Orange. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization votes to support Syracuse Divest group
The GSO met Wednesday for its first regular meeting of the spring semester. Read more »
Syracuse University professor develops quantum computer technology
Physics professor Britton Plourde is working with a team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on the technology. Read more »
Syracuse University provost addresses tenure-track faculty hiring plan
As colleges increasingly rely on adjuncts to teach classes, Syracuse University plans to hire 100 new tenure-track faculty to help bolster its research capabilities. Read more »
New York state breaks fake ID arrest record
One official said minors who buy fake IDs are at risk of having their identities stolen. Read more »
