Syracuse University College Democrats endorse Syracuse mayoral candidate Juanita Perez Williams
Perez Williams is the first mayoral candidate the SU College Democrats have endorsed prior to a Democratic primary election. Read more »
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Syracuse high schooler recognized by NASA for research at Syracuse University
Hari Nanthakumar is only a senior at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse, but he’s already started work on a groundbreaking chemical engineering project at SU. Read more »
Syracuse community organizes donations for residents hit hard by Harvey
Some businesses and organizations in Syracuse have coordinated relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in southern Texas near the end of August. Read more »
Syracuse enters ‘sanctuary city’ legal battle against Justice Department
Syracuse joins more than 30 local governments and organizations supporting Chicago’s legal challenge against the Department of Justice over threats to withhold federal funds to “sanctuary cities.” Read more »
Moocho, an app-based rewards program, plans expansion at Syracuse University this fall
Moocho, which gives students an all-purpose payment option and rewards program, will launch on campus in the coming weeks, company representatives said. Read more »
Experts explain the ‘CRISPR’ practice: A controversial gene editing technology
“CRISPR” could eventually be used to eradicate serious genetic diseases in humans, but it also raises ethical questions and concerns about possible “designer babies.” Read more »
Syracuse Police Department pilot federally funded body camera program, mayoral candidates weigh in
Some of Syracuse's mayoral candidates, though, said they believe SPD’s action was not fast enough. Read more »
Syracuse resource center awarded $1.25 million grant to fund lead poisoning education programs
A local expert said about 12 percent of Syracuse children have concerning blood lead levels. The lead center assists city children and also runs lead poisoning education programs throughout the region. Read more »
Gene Anderson has spent decades leading business schools. Now he’s tasked with leading Whitman.
Gene Anderson officially began leading the Martin J. Whitman School of Management on June 1. Many have said he knows how to bring business education into the future. Read more »
5 new faculty members at SUNY-ESF on their work, why they came to the college
Across five separate areas of expertise, these new professors all strive to continue their research and mentor their students. Read more »
Student Association announces partnership with Uber to offer students $10,000 in free rides over Labor Day weekend
James Franco, SA president, previously said he wanted to partner with ride-hailing services during the 2017-18 academic year. Read more »
Experts weigh in on student debt crisis amid rising interest rates on federal loans
Syracuse University professor Donald Dutkowsky and Cappex.com publisher Mark Kantrowitz discuss the current and future realities of student loans. Read more »
Syracuse University officials detail how $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative will be funded
SU administrators want to collect $100 million for academic programs over the next five years through Invest Syracuse by fundraising, cutting administrative spending and establishing a new tuition premium. Read more »
Sinclair, owner of CNY Central, expected to buy out Tribune Media
Sinclair, a right-leaning media conglomerate that owns three Syracuse television stations, is about to merge with one of its biggest competitors. Read more »
Soledad O’Brien, award-winning broadcast journalist, to headline fall lecture series at Syracuse University
Other lecturers include NPR host David Greene and New York Times best-selling author Jill Lepore will also host lectures for the series. Read more »
Syracuse University to roll out safety changes in off-campus student housing areas
Security cameras and shuttles are among the safety projects expected to launch in off-campus neighborhoods this semester. Read more »
Brian Konkol, new dean of Hendricks Chapel, plans to strengthen SU's spiritual roots
Konkol is an Evangelical Lutheran reverend from the Midwest. He’s also said to be just the man to strengthen the diverse spiritual roots of SU students. Read more »
An ‘Obamacare’ repeal might lower the quality of people’s health insurance coverage. Here’s how it could impact SU.
If minimum essential coverage standards mandated by the Affordable Care Act are eliminated in the future, students may come to Syracuse University with “bare bones” plans unless the university writes new minimum standards. Read more »
In 1st meeting of semester, Student Association votes to launch Uber partnership and confirms cabinet members
Later this week, Syracuse University students will receive a $10 coupon code for Uber rides. Read more »
Official: Euclid Avenue improvement project will move forward this academic year
The project includes the construction of bicycle lanes, an action that has sparked conversation within the community, said Pete O’Connor, commissioner of the Syracuse Department of Public Works. Read more »
James Franco and Angie Pati plan to cultivate Student Association as a 'people's government'
Last semester, rising seniors James Franco and Angie Pati were elected president and vice president, respectively, of SA’s 61st legislative session. Read more »
VPA ranked on The Hollywood Reporter’s top film schools list
VPA’s ranking comes from the college’s abroad programs and internship opportunities. Read more »
Confederate monuments are being removed across New York state after the Charlottesville violence
While many protest the existence of Confederate monuments in New York, some believe it’s honoring the past Read more »
GSO executive board outlines plans for student housing and health care
Recently elected Graduate Student Organization representatives want to make finding housing easier for international students and keep graduate student employees on the employee health care plan. Read more »
