'I Love NY' state signs deemed illegal by the Federal Highway Administration
The Federal Highway Administration has determined the “I Love NY” signs illegal on highway. Read more »
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Benefit event aims to help resettled Syrian refugees in Syracuse
A benefit event at the Funk 'n Waffles in downtown Syracuse helped raise money for resettled refugees in the area Wednesday night. Read more »
Whitman dean search committee seeks feedback from students in a forum
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management dean search committee solicits feedback from students in a meeting Wednesday night. Read more »
Tutoring hub to open in Bird Library and other takeaways from University Senate meeting
Here are three takeaways from the University Senate's last meeting of the fall 2016 semester. Read more »
Down to 2 final options, the state grows closer to deciding the fate of Interstate 81
Two options remain for replacing a portion of I-81 near Syracuse: keeping the elevated highway and modernizing it, or demolishing it and rerouting through traffic around the city. Read more »
Promenade’s heating systems helps keep pathway clear of snow during storms
The heating system was installed on University Place promenade to deal with the winter weather. Read more »
Rhode Island School of Design students create a spacesuit for NASA astronauts heading to Mars
Rhode Island School of Design students created a spacesuit for NASA astronauts who are on mission to go to Mars. Read more »
Trump's secretary of education leaves questions hanging on the implementation of education policy in the United States
Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump's selection for secretary of education, has left questions hanging regarding the implementation of education policy in the next administration. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor on becoming a 'sanctuary campus': We 'simply cannot ignore federal law'
Syverud called for support of students who are undocumented immigrants but said Syracuse University must comply with federal laws. Read more »
Outer structure of Destiny USA hotel complete; construction moves to interior
The hotel, Embassy Suites By Hilton Syracuse-Destiny USA, will open in fall 2017 with 209 rooms in addition to an on-site restaurant and pool. Read more »
How the city of Syracuse works with Syracuse University to develop the Campus Framework
To implement its Campus Framework, Syracuse University must get approval from the city of Syracuse through various zoning and regulation boards. The relationship between the city and university has been professional, officials say. Read more »
Federal government plans to forgive $108 billion in student loan debt
The government will offer income-driven repayment plans to students having trouble paying their loans. Read more »
Faculty titles to change after revisions approved to Syracuse University's Faculty Manual
According to the new policy, the titles of teaching professor, associate teaching professor and assistant teaching professor are now part of the non-tenure-track titles for full-time faculty. Read more »
Student Association president, vice president reflect on 1st semester in roles
Initiatives SA pursued included bikes being made available for undergraduate students, Remote Access for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and coordinating Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more »
Whitman School receives grant to establish Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management received a $1.75 grant to establish the Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society. The IES will study the relationship between public policy and entrepreneurship. Read more »
Syracuse City School District students shouldn't walk more than 1 mile to school, Common Council votes
The Syracuse Common Council unanimously approved a resolution asking the state government to allow them to lower the current limit for bussing Syracuse City School District students from 1.5 miles to 1 mile. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud named as accreditation commissioner
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has been selected as a commissioner for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Read more »
As the end of semester approaches, some choose to graduate early
Some Syracuse University students are graduating a semester or even a year early to graduate to save money or enter the workforce early. Read more »
Construction update: Schine Student Center doors replaced, renovations made to promenade
In addition to the installation of new doors at Schine, renovations continued over Thanksgiving break on the first floor of Bowne Hall, on the DellPlain residence director apartment. Read more »
Student Association contemplates a bill on making Syracuse University sanctuary campus
Student Association is discussing a bill making Syracuse University sanctuary campus. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Fidel Castro's relationship with United States
The Daily Orange spoke with Avi Chomsky, a historian and Latin American studies expert at Salem State University, about Fidel Castro’s relationship with the United States throughout his life. Read more »
Liberal professor watchlist raises alarm among faculty at SU and its peer institutions
A website listing faculty with liberal bias is raising concern from Dana Cloud, Syracuse University professor who was on the list. Read more »
Syracuse Police Department welcomes officer recruits after intensive application process
The Syracuse Police Department welcomed 34 new recruits to its Class No. 18 in a ceremony at Fowler High School. The recruits will start training at the police academy this week. Read more »
Syracuse University students march in support of Standing Rock protesters
The march also celebrated the announcement of the rerouting of the Dakota Access Pipeline away from sacred Standing Rock Sioux tribe lands. Read more »
