Iona Volynets, 2024 Marshall Scholar, wants to safeguard Ukrainian heritage
2024 Marshall Scholar Iona Volynets is working to help Ukrainian refugees in Syracuse through several cultural preservation projects. Read more »
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SU hosts microagressions discussion, part of ODI 'Lunch and Learn' series
Speaker's from Syracuse University's chapter of Best Buddies shared their experiences with microaggressions as people with disabilities. Read more »
SA to appeal Google Drive student storage limitations
During its Monday meeting, SU's Student Association voted in favor of appealing the university's decision to decrease storage. SA also appointed Abigail Wright as its new communications director. Read more »
Palestine teach-in panel brings classroom setting to Israel, Palestine discussion
Around 150 attended the "teach-in" for Palestine, which emphasized adding historical context to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war discourse. Read more »
Proposed state bill would centralize harmful algal bloom reporting
The data would allow the state to “administer a grant program supporting data-driven best practices" to prevent and mitigate HABs. Read more »
SA to work on increasing voter turnout, student engagement for next elections
Several SA leaders emphasized the need to increase student engagement with their organization during last Monday’s meeting. Read more »
With reintroduced Israel, Palestine class, students expand discourse
The course was initially taught as a senior seminar and capstone class in the Middle Eastern Studies department. Read more »
Demonstrators call for ceasefire in Palestine at Syracuse Federal Building
The "We Charge Genocide" vigil called for a ceasefire in Palestine and an end to the United States' financial aid to Israel. Read more »
Off-campus SU student diagnosed with tuberculosis
The student, who lives off campus, has not been back on SU’s campus since the diagnosis, Dr. Karen Nardella, wrote in the email. Read more »
SU Food Services issues apology over MLK Dinner social media post
Before the apology was issued, SU Food Services deleted the previous post, which detailed the food that was served at the dinner. Read more »
'Bold, brave and kind': Family and friends remember the life of Liam Zoghby
Family and friends remember Liam Zoghby, a sophomore and student manager for SU's men's basketball team, as warm, passionate and considerate. Read more »
Syverud announces new name of 119 Euclid at USen meeting
After a $1 million donation from Syracuse alumna Sharon Barner, 119 Euclid will be renamed “The Barner-McDuffie House." Read more »
Unsung Hero awardee Murjan Abdi helps city youth overcome obstacles similar to his
Murjan Abdi a 2024 Unsung Hero awardee. Abdi, who was raised in Syracuse, helps local children overcome obstacles he once faced. Read more »
After 58 years of teaching, new 'possibilities' keep professor Harry Lambright young
Professor Harry Lambright has finished teaching after 58 years, and per a leave of absence from SU, will continue to do research. Read more »
Office of Community Engagement collects new, gently-used coats for central New Yorkers in need
During this week's Operation Orange Warm-Up Coat Drive, community members can drop off gently used coats at donation bins across SU's campus. Read more »
After loss in New Hampshire, Nikki Haley looks to South Carolina as Trump alternative
Despite major outlets calling the Republican primary moments after all polls closed, Haley supporters' enthusiasm never wavered. Read more »
SU agrees to settlement over 2020 data breach
Current and former students affected by a 2020 data breach may be entitled to up to $10,000 for “extraordinary losses." Read more »
2023 Bharati Awardees present dissertation research
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. In 2023, Syracuse University graduate students Mohammad Ebad Athar and… Read more »
SA fills seats in board of elections, USen at first meeting of spring semester
Student Association voted to add four new members to its Board of Elections Commission and filled two undergraduate seats in USen. Read more »
Sex trade survivors at Maxwell panel express support for policy reform
Panelists advocated for equality model policies during “Policy for Women in the Sex Trade: A Human Trafficking Awareness Month Panel.” Read more »
Common Council authorizes adjustment to Syracuse tax code following SCOTUS ruling
The Syracuse City Common Council authorized an amendment to the city's tax code regarding surplus monies in tax-delinquent properties. Read more »
SU honors MLK Jr. with ‘The Reach of the Dream’ celebration
"The Reach of the Dream" was the theme of this year's annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. More than 2,000 people attended the event which included an art gallery, dinner and keynote presentation by Talithia Williams. Read more »
How the 2024 election will look without DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the Republican presidential primary on Sunday afternoon and endorsed former President Donald Trump. Read more »
Sustainability Oversight Council to take a ‘holistic look’ at updated sustainability goal progress
SA will continue to work with SU administration to implement its collective Climate Action Plan — which it released in April of last year. Read more »
