Syracuse University Ambulance relocates to Lyman Hall
The ambulance was forced to relocate after proposals for “The Arch,” a Campus Framework health and wellness center, called for all health and wellness programs to move. Read more »
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First phase of Syracuse Hancock International Airport renovations begins
Syracuse Hancock International Airport closed the roadway in front of the passenger terminal for the first phase of a $45 million project. Read more »
Cortland student combats sexual assault in marginalized communities
Tatiana Nolen is a sexual assault survivor and a person of color. Now she’s empowering other students of color to fight back against campus sexual assault. Read more »
Syracuse University council completes recommendations for campus accessibility
The Council on Diversity and Inclusion was established in 2016 based off recommendations from a workgroup set up by SU Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read more »
Expert weighs in on cybersecurity breach that affected 143 million Americans
Shiu-Kai Chin, a Syracuse University electrical engineering and computer science professor, said Equifax was a desirable target for cyberattacks because it handles so much personal information. Read more »
A Syracuse University diversity and inclusion group has completed more than 15 plans since 2016
The Council on Diversity and Inclusion established Indigenous Peoples’ Day and successfully applied for grants to improve retention among historically underrepresented student groups. Read more »
SA contributes $5,000 to Mental Health Awareness Week
The organization has also contributed $5,000 in partnership with University Union to support hurricane relief. Read more »
The controversy surrounding the replacement plans for Interstate 81, explained
Take a look at the issues surrounding I-81’s construction and the current plans to replace the aging highway. Read more »
Officials: National Veterans Resource Complex construction expected to start by December or January
The National Veterans Resource Complex will serve as a regional veterans community hub, housing Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Read more »
Onondaga County legislature unanimously votes to ban youth solitary confinement
The county legislature made the decision after pressure from social justice groups and community activists. Read more »
University community members frustrated plans for an Ombuds Office have not materialized
An Ombuds Office would provide an independent and confidential place for SU community members to resolve conflicts. Read more »
How Syracuse University's potential 3-year housing requirement compares to schools nationally
Only seven of 100 schools analyzed by The Daily Orange require students to live on campus more than three years. Read more »
Consensus to push for 2018 merger referendum following shared services plan approval
The citizen group released its recommendation on government service consolidation in February. Read more »
Joe Nicoletti drops out of Syracuse mayoral race, endorses Juanita Perez Williams
The Syracuse Common Councilor endorsed Juanita Perez Williams nearly a week after he lost the Democratic primary. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud approves recommendations to better university community experience
The recommendations approved include the creation of a mandatory first-year forum and a staff climate advisory group. Read more »
Federal officials could soon allow a controversial gas piping project to move forward
New York state officials initially denied the Millennium Pipeline Company key permits to build about eight miles of new piping in Orange County. Read more »
Syracuse University professor announces congressional bid in hopes of challenging Rep. John Katko
Dana Balter, a visiting assistant teaching professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, said she can’t stand by as the country, people and values she cares about are being threatened. Read more »
2 Syracuse University students awarded Phi Kappa Psi memorial scholarship
Jack McCarthy and Dylan Gans, two brothers of Syracuse University’s chapter of Phi Kappa Psi, were awarded scholarships in memory of a fraternity member who died in 2016. Read more »
Syracuse poverty rate rises, ranks among worst in United States
Almost one-third of Syracuse residents lived below the poverty line in 2016, according to United States Census Bureau Data released Thursday. Read more »
Students, alumni march across Syracuse University campus to protest uncertain future of DACA
About 60 people marched at a rally Saturday protesting President Donald Trump’s plan to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. Read more »
Police: Department of Public Safety is investigating off-campus burglaries near Syracuse University
Several off-campus burglaries have occurred in neighborhoods north and east of Syracuse University's campus, police said. Read more »
Local farm delivery feels impact of Wegmans' same-day delivery service
Common Threads Farm in Syracuse is facing competition with Wegman’s newly introduced food delivery service. The farm doesn’t guarantee weekly delivery, which could alienate customers. Read more »
SUNY-ESF professors research urban tree benefits in Syracuse
Urban trees provide “megacities” with more than $500 million in economic benefits each year, according to research published by a SUNY-ESF professor. Read more »
Officials: Ride-hailing services have had a minimal effect on Syracuse traffic
Ride-hailing services were legalized statewide in late June. Companies such as Uber and Lyft started expanding into Syracuse this summer. Read more »
