Gallery: Hundreds march with Vera House to protest domestic and sexual violence
The march, which began in Clinton Square, was part of Vera House's 23rd Annual White Ribbon Campaign. Read more »
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SU community members hold vigil on international Disability Day of Mourning
At the Disability Day of Mourning vigil, SU students read off the names of 900 people with disabilities who have been killed by their caretakers. Read more »
Colleagues, students remember late African American Studies professor’s passion for teaching
Renate “Rennie” Simson, professor of African American Studies at Syracuse University, died on Feb. 19. Read more »
DPS officers are armed to protect campus from violent criminals
Each of DPS’s 68 full-time peace officers is trained to handle handguns and long guns. But before they’re armed, they have to go through almost 100 hours of training. Read more »
The University of Michigan is offering a new class on fake news and fact-checking
The University of Michigan Library has collaborated with UM's College of Literature, Science and the Arts to create the one-credit class, "Fake News, Lies, and Propaganda: How to Sort Fact from Fiction," which will be available this fall. Read more »
Ad hoc committee will look to protect undocumented students at Syracuse University
The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students will meet for the first time on Friday, and its members have said they’re hoping the committee will be able to develop a strategy to better meet the needs of DACA and undocumented students. Read more »
Baby, it’s warm outside: Record temperatures shake up central New York
Last week, the temperature reached 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above for three consecutive days. The temperature also hovered around 70 degrees on Wednesday. Read more »
Despite Syracuse graduation rate increase, immigrant students continue to struggle at school
Syracuse had a 60.9 percent graduation rate in 2016, up from 54 percent in 2015, according to statistics released by the New York State Department of Education. Read more »
Syracuse residents to hold march against controversial Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
Betsy DeVos is known for her controversial support of school choice, voucher programs and charter schools. She was also the former chair of the Michigan Republican Party. Read more »
Potential changes to South Campus and housing requirements draw backlash at meeting
Numerous audience members voiced concerns about both proposals during the question and answer portion of the university’s open forum on the Campus Framework on Tuesday. Read more »
Syracuse University official discusses Carrier Dome, Archbold Gymnasium renovations
Exact timelines for those projects were not discussed at Tuesday’s Campus Framework forum, but Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala made brief comments about the projects during the forum and in a post-meeting interview. Read more »
Educators argue over high graduation rate’s significance
New York state's high school graduation rate hit a record high in 2016. Read more »
Why keeping graduates and attracting entrepreneurs is important to the city of Syracuse
From 2009-2014, Syracuse was ranked one of the lowest in economic growth among metro areas. As Syracuse University tries to retain graduates, other city programs, like GENIUS NY, are trying to bring entrepreneurs to Syracuse. Read more »
New York attorney general leads opposition against Trump’s elimination of Clean Water Rule
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman criticized President Donald Trump’s approval of scaling back the Clean Water Rule that protects the nation’s water streams from pollution. Read more »
Once again, SU administrators hold back on Campus Framework updates
Administrators from Syracuse University held a panel and forum about the Campus Framework, but did not reveal a lot of new, concrete information. Read more »
Project that would demolish Chuck's moves forward as city agency approves tax breaks
The Industrial Development Agency voted to approve the tax breaks following a brief public hearing Tuesday morning. Read more »
University leaders to provide updates on Campus Framework at open forum
SU administrators are expected to provide information related to the Framework that was gathered during the fall in addition to taking feedback on the next steps for the plan. Read more »
Responding to criticism, the Campus Facilities Advisory Board is tasked to provide transparency on decision-making
In the wake of the University Place promenade controversy, Vice Chancellor Michele Wheatly and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala launched a new board to increase transparency. Read more »
Cuomo announces his free college plan has support from 17 US representatives from New York
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed to make tuition at public colleges in New York state free for those with family incomes of $125,000 or less Read more »
Bill passes that will require SA speaker of the assembly to attend meetings
"The Speaker of the Assembly Cabinet Bill," which amends the speaker of the assembly’s role in SA, was passed Monday night. The bill will require the speaker to attend cabinet meetings in future legislative sessions. Read more »
Experts weigh in on potential new definition of ‘planet’
Experts give their opinions on a newly proposed definition of the word ‘planet,’ and the implications that the changes would have on our solar system. Read more »
Get to know Betsy DeVos, the Secretary of Education known for her controversial support of school choice
DeVos is known for her support of school choice, voucher programs and charter schools, ideals she has brought with her to the White House. Read more »
Get ready, Cinnabon is coming to Syracuse
Cinnabon, perhaps one of America’s favorite cinnamon bun retailers, will open up a location in Destiny USA in early spring. Read more »
City agency could vote on tax breaks Tuesday for South Crouse Avenue construction project
Syracuse’s Industrial Development Agency will hold a public meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall. Read more »
