SA to hold town hall to gather university academic freedom statement feedback
SA will host a "Freedom of Speech Town Hall" on March 26 to collect input for SU's impending statement on academic freedom and free speech. Read more »
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Mark Temnycky discusses current state of Russia-Ukraine war at Bird Library talk
Mark Temnycky is a Syracuse University alumnus, freelance journalist, nonresident fellow with the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center and a Ukranian himself. He explained the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war and "common misconceptions" about it. Read more »
Lender Center Research Team makes trip to Cornell to present findings on war on terror
Undergraduate student fellows from Syracuse University attended Cornell University on Monday where they presented their findings on American media coverage of the war on terror. Read more »
Breaking down second-year SU housing options after Sheraton, 727 S. Crouse Ave. added
SU’s new strategic housing plan comes after a three-year housing review found that students wanted more housing options on North Campus. Read more »
NY officials voice opinions on continued U.S. aid to Ukraine
Some New York officials, such as Rep. Brandon Williams, said they still support U.S. aid to Ukraine over two years after Russia's invasion. Read more »
I-81 project receives $180 million federal grant
Syracuse is one of the first cities in the U.S. to receive the funding and was awarded the third largest grant. Read more »
SGEU rallies before all-day session between bargaining committee, SU administration
The protestors came to the office at about 8:15 a.m. — approximately 45 minutes before the bargaining committee went inside. Read more »
SU, former student settle gender-based discrimination lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges SU took “inadequate procedures” in its investigation of a sexual misconduct complaint against the plaintiff. Read more »
Rumman Chowdhury talks future of AI, being a woman of color in tech
Rumman Chowdhury, co-founder and CEO Humane Intelligence, spoke at an SU "Generative AI and the Future of Humanity" lecture Wednesday evening. Read more »
School of Design students express concerns over food options at The Warehouse
SU design students at The Warehouse Cafe are now limited to using two meal swipes per day, leading many of them to voice concerns. Read more »
Syracuse University food service, library workers begin unionization process
Syracuse University's hourly food service and library workers are in the early stages of forming a union, seeking to improve wages, worker-manager relationships and "unhealthy" working conditions. Read more »
GSO discusses academic freedom, passes amended constitution
At its Wednesday meeting, Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization discussed free speech and academic freedom. GSO's Senate also passed an amended constitution. Read more »
Marshall Street business owners hopeful about upcoming DPS office
DPS' new office sits at 737 S. Crouse Ave. Several local business owners said they think the office may deter crime on Marshall Street. Read more »
SU presents new integrated learning major, law, society and policy
The new law, society and policy integrated learning major is intended for students interested in human rights and the pursuit of justice. The program focuses on sociology, responding to a high volume of student interest in sociology, specifically relating to criminal justice. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh is focused on learning from past mistakes in I-81 Community Grid
Mayor Ben Walsh said similar projects have been undertaken without considering the best interests of marginalized communities. Read more »
SA to work with Barnes Center to increase contraceptive accessibility
Vice President Yasmin Nayrouz said the Barnes Center has been “resistant” to the idea of introducing contraceptive vending machines. Read more »
ODI provides updates on SU admissions after revocation of affirmative action
At a campus-wide forum, Syracuse University administrators updated the community on its DEIA initiatives — including equity in admissions. Read more »
Explaining USen’s reimagined committee layout
Syracuse University's Senate will operate differently beginning in August 2024. It passed its first resolution to merge several committees. Read more »
SA to collaborate with Community Standards to improve Student Conduct Code process
SA Student Advocate Lucio Maffei will continue to meet with SU's Community Standards office to promote procedural advisor trainings. Read more »
Hundreds march in ‘Hands Off Rafah’ demonstration
After gathering in Clinton Square, protesters marched through Syracuse, moving through S. Clinton, W. Jefferson Streets and S. Salina Street. Read more »
Before it even had a name, advocacy has been interwoven into SU’s Disability Studies program
SU's Disability Studies program celebrates is 30-year anniversary this year. When it was established in 1994, it was the first of its kind. Read more »
Mixed messages: How facilitated communication persists at SU
Despite research calling it pseudoscientific, facilitated communication persists at Syracuse University. Read more »
City of Syracuse holds second Community Grid Vision Plan open house
Mayor Ben Walsh spoke at a City of Syracuse open house Wednesday evening about its Community Grid Vision Plan, which it announced Feb. 21. Read more »
Hans Kundnani reflects on new book 'Eurowhiteness' at SU visit
Hans Kundnani talked about his new book "Eurowhiteness: Culture, Empire and Race in the European Project" with students and professors at Syracuse University. Read more »
