Syracuse Common Council passes resolution calling for reconsideration of I-81 plans
The Syracuse Common Council called on the New York State Department of Transportation to reconsider construction plans to I-81 on the north side. Read more »
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iSchool professors awarded for research on internet's effect on real estate
Kevin Crowston, Steven Sawyer and Rolf Wigand in SU's School of Information Studies started collaborating on the project 18 years ago. Read more »
Religious department to offer class on relationship between religion, technology
Syracuse University’s Department of Religion is offering a new course called “Digital Religion” next semester to explore how religious practices are shaped by technology and technological practices are shaped by religion. Read more »
SU Abroad plans to host trips to Cuba, though some worry about the future of such programming under Trump
SU Abroad is abandoning its plans to organize a semester-long program in Cuba after the President-elect threatened to end U.S.-Cuban relations. Read more »
Undocumented students look to Syracuse University to fight Trump’s promised immigration agenda
Amid Donald Trump's promises to reverse the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, college campuses across the United States have declared themselves sanctuaries for undocumented students. Read more »
SU BusTime app looks to gain popularity during next semester
Student Association Co-Chair of Student Life Anjani Ladhar has worked on many initiatives, including an application through the Syracuse University mobile app called SU BusTime. Read more »
Students at Syracuse University celebrate Dakota Access Pipeline reroute announcement
A rally in support of the protesters at Standing Rock is still being held on Monday at Syracuse University, despite the Army Corps of Engineers’ rejection of the Dakota Access pipeline being built under Lake Oahe. Read more »
SUNY-ESF research collects saliva as source of bear DNA
SUNY-ESF postdoctoral research associate Rachel Wheat found that using saliva is an easier and more cost-effective way to use bear DNA. Read more »
Humans of New York founder to speak at Syracuse University in March
Brandon Stanton, who started the blog Humans of New York in 2010, will speak in Goldstein Auditorium on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Read more »
Man charged with murdering Syracuse University student reportedly asked witness to not testify
Cameron Isaac, 23, of North Syracuse, was charged on Thursday with tampering with a witness, per Syracuse.com. Read more »
Driver arrested for possible DWI after flipping car upside down near Syracuse University campus
After flipping his car on Ostrom Avenue near Shaw Hall, a driver was arrested for a possible DWI early Saturday morning. Read more »
The impact of the NCAA sanctions on the Syracuse men's basketball team, explained
The NCAA handed out sanctions to Syracuse nearly two years ago, but the ramifications are still felt today. Read more »
Student film festival brings film communities together in first year
This student film festival, planned by the Delta Kappa Alpha professional film fraternity, will showcase student work from the variety of film communities around campus. Read more »
Syracuse University to review wellness programs, offerings following survey
The survey gave input into the wellness habits and interests of faculty and staff at SU and what areas need improvement. Read more »
Leeds College in United Kingdom exhibit Syracuse University students' artwork
Artwork by eight Syracuse University students is on display at the Leeds College of Art Vernon Street Gallery in the United Kingdom through Dec. 2. Read more »
Study: Two-thirds of college accreditation commissioners have potential conflicts of interest
The study conducted by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research has found 67 percent out of 332 commissioners and board members serving as “gatekeepers” for federal Title IV funds are currently employed by institutions their agencies accredit Read more »
At Syracuse University and elsewhere, women's health care faces uncertainty under Trump
Health administrators at Syracuse University said they haven’t yet seen an influx of interest among students on campus to get IUDs since Donald Trump's presidential election victory. Read more »
Paid parental leave may make progress under President-elect Donald Trump, experts say he needs to do more
Experts assess the state of paid family leave in the United States while President-elect made proposals on expanding benefits. Read more »
SU planned to demolish a building by the end of November. It's still standing.
Syracuse University officials had said earlier this semester that the building would be demolished in either October or early November. Read more »
Falk College students organize makeup drive for transgender community
Two students from SU’s Trans Team have organized a makeup drive to help members of central New York’s transgender community. The drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday in Schine Student Center. Read more »
Professor in Falk College to spend 3 months in Thailand through fellowship
Dessa Bergen-Cico, an associate professor in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics,was recently named a Rotary Peace Fellow. Read more »
GSO calls on Syracuse University to become a sanctuary campus for undocumented students
The resolution states that for the university to uphold its commitment to diversity and inclusion, members of the campus community who are most at risk to anticipated mass deportation policies should receive protection from the university. Read more »
Vanderbilt University students, professor build a battery made from scrap metal
With the help of a professor, students at Vanderbilt University conceived the idea to build a battery out of junk. Read more »
Most Syracuse University College of Law students pass state bar exam
Almost 90 percent of Syracuse University College of Law students passed the New York state bar exam. Read more »
