Chuck’s plans to move back onto South Crouse Avenue pending development vote
The Syracuse Planning Commission will vote on a proposal that could change the face of the Marshall Street area. Read more »
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Decision expected on Monday regarding investigation into Student Association President Eric Evangelista
The decision was originally expected to come on Friday, but Judicial Review Board chair Abdulaziz Al-Sulaiti said in a text message that the JRB pushed its deadline to Monday. The decision will be made prior to SA’s assembly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. Read more »
SUNY-ESF students express concerns about President Donald Trump’s travel ban
SUNY-ESF students met on Wednesday to discuss their reactions to President Donald Trump’s immigration ban that impacts seven Muslim-majority countries. The SUNY system is also undertaking a survey to understand the ban’s impacts on the entirety of the state school system. Read more »
SU professors receive Air Force grant to research complex data sets
Three professors from the College of Engineering and Computer Science recently received $295,000 from the Air Force's Office of Scientific Research. Read more »
Incidents prompt SA to halt expansion of menstrual product program
SA is reassessing the program’s expansion after menstrual product caddies and signs were stolen from E.S. Bird Library. Read more »
Video: 'Rally for Refugees' protests Trump executive order
In the “Rally for Refugees” march, participants addressed their safety concerns as a result of Trump’s order, solidarity in resisting the Trump administration through activism and supporting refugees in Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse University to host sessions on Trump’s immigration ban executive order
Syracuse University announced two Campus Open Houses sessions will be held for students, faculty and staff affected by President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration ban from seven countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. Read more »
Gallery: Students protest Trump's executive order banning refugees through nonviolent march
Protestors walked from Crouse-Hinds Hall to Life Sciences Complex then gathered in the Milton Atrium to hear a series of speeches. Read more »
Title IX investigation into Syracuse University closed after student withdraws complaint
An email sent to university leadership indicates the graduate student withdrew her complaint of a hostile work environment. Read more »
Students march down the promenade to protest Trump’s executive order banning refugees
Speakers shared stories of personal fear inside the Milton Atrium on Thursday during a student protest against President Donald Trump’s refugee ban. Read more »
The Koch brothers have developed a pipeline designed to influence political change. It begins with students.
The Kochs have attempted to influence legislation by funneling students at Koch-funded research institutes into jobs at Koch-funded think tanks. Read more »
The Whitman School’s receipt of a Charles Koch Foundation grant is raising academic freedom concerns
The Whitman School announced in November its plans to create the Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society, funded by a $1.75 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation. The school’s receipt of the grant has elicited outrage among some SU faculty members. Read more »
Enrollment plan aims to make SU more competitive
Syracuse University officials are hoping the plan will increase diversity and improve academic quality. Read more »
Federal grant could earn Syracuse funding to improve policing on South Side
The Smart Policing Initiative Grant has sparked the interest of the Syracuse Police Department. If granted, $700,000 would be used to improve funds toward technology and other general improvements specific to the South Side of Syracuse. Read more »
USC student wants everyone to know 'We Gon' Be Alright'
Jane Li created and sold a sticker promoting positivity to benefit Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Read more »
Study: Rich and poor students have the same chances of success after college
Research suggests that while college access for lower-income students is limited, both lower- and higher-income students have the same chances of finding success after graduating college. Read more »
Syracuse University professor finds a way for breast cancer survivors to stay healthy
A researcher at Syracuse University has discovered a simple way to help breast cancer survivors taking Aromatase Inhibitors live in good health. Read more »
Officials remain hesitant of declaring Syracuse University 'sanctuary campus'
Concerns regarding the safety of undocumented students at Syracuse University are growing under President Donald Trump's administration. Chancellor Kent Syverud has twice declined to declare SU a sanctuary campus, but has expressed support for undocumented students. Read more »
Syracuse University misses Campus Framework draft release target
Syracuse University was supposed to release an updated Campus Framework plan draft by January. It did not. Read more »
Cuomo allots $70 million for second phase of state fair initiatives
The state fair revitalization project continues, with different initiatives including the creation of aerial gondolas and the expansion of the fair from 12 days to 13 days. Read more »
News briefs: Fraternity returns, climate survey discussion to be held
A fraternity returns to Syracuse, students get a chance to experiment with drones and the final climate assessment discussion is approaching. Read more »
As the workforce tenses, here's how young job candidates are standing out
Employers are increasingly looking at job candidate's soft skills, opposed to their technical skills. Read more »
Syracuse University continues an ongoing assessment of its relationship with the city
A community engagement initiative recently announced by SU Chancellor Kent Syverud will document the different relationships SU has with local organizations, the city of Syracuse government and other groups. Read more »
Provost Michele Wheatly spearheads funding efforts for Academic Strategic Plan
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly has kicked off budgeting and funding process for Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
