Syracuse University deans keep high salaries after stepping down, but the policy is changing
When SU deans and administrators step down, they keep about 82 percent of the salaries they earned in their administrative roles. Read more »
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Syracuse University sexual violence task force was not informed of federal investigation
SU officials did not notify the highly-touted Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence that the university is under investigation for its handling of a sexual assault case. Read more »
Syracuse government officials debate future of lead paint program
In August 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development denied Syracuse’s application for $2.9 million in grant money to reinstate their lead paint program. This ongoing problem is being debated amongst government officials, but no solution has been provided for the citizens struggling with lead paint in their homes. Read more »
Syracuse University professors awarded $937,000 grant to increase diversity in astronomy
Syracuse University physics professors will be sharing a grant with colleagues at California State University, Fullerton to promote student diversity in astronomy and astrophysics. Read more »
Luxury private student-housing complex opens this year
After seeing a gap in the housing market at Syracuse University, three SU graduates united to create a luxury housing option for students. Syracuse men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim is an investor in the complex. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces revisions to free speech policies
Syracuse University has announced some revisions to its free speech policies, according to an email sent to the SU community on Tuesday from Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read more »
How the Israeli filmmaker controversy has resonated with the Syracuse University community
The Atlantic reported Thursday that Syracuse University religion professor M. Gail Hamner disinvited Israeli documentary filmmaker Shimon Dotan because of her fear that screening his film about Israeli settlers would spark a controversy on campus. Read more »
Despite drastic increase in attendance, New York State Fairgrounds remain clean
Despite a drastic increase in the amount of visitors at the 2016 New York State Fair, the cleanliness of the fairgrounds was comparable to previous years. Read more »
This year's New York State Fair breaks attendance records
Over 1 million people attended the State Fair this year, the largest amount since 2011. Read more »
Studies show tipping at restaurants may become a thing of the past
Restaurateurs have different opinions in regard to becoming gratuity-free. The move would level pay for kitchen staff and servers, but since tipping is such a normal practice some are hesitant to do away with it. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Is Colin Kaepernick right in not standing during the national anthem?
In recent weeks, Colin Kaepernick has been the subject of national celebration and condemnation. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback has chosen to sit during the… Read more »
9 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Aug. 29 – Sept. 5)
From Huma Abedin to Mother Teresa, The Daily Orange complied stories you need to know in order to pass your current events quiz. Read more »
College students generally pay off their credit card bills, survey says
A recently released survey shows 72 percent of college students pay off their own credit card balances each month. Read more »
Syracuse University falls short in enforcing tobacco-free policy
Even though Syracuse University implemented tobacco-free policy two years ago, the policy is not enforced by any official body on the campus, leaving a room for smoking and tobacco use on campus. Read more »
Tickets for James Franco event have sold out
Tickets for the James Franco event, co-sponsored by University Union and the Traditions Commission, on Sept. 17 have sold out. Read more »
Syracuse University reverses decision to disinvite filmmaker
Syracuse University has decided to invite filmmaker Shimon Dotan to screen his film about the West Bank settlements after The Atlantic reported a SU professor disinivited him for fear of backlash. Read more »
With a legacy of fighting for women and minorities under her belt, Michele Wheatly sets her sights on Syracuse University
MIchele Wheatly has made advancing women and minorities a key part of her career in academia. Now, she hopes to leave her mark on Syracuse. Read more »
SU invested $13.1 million in classroom renovations and accessibility upgrades over the summer
This summer, SU spent $9 million on classroom renovations and accessibility upgrades in more than a dozen buildings on campus with the goal of improving the learning experience. Read more »
Bea González selected as liaison between Syracuse University and Posse
Bea González, dean of University College, will act as liaison for Syracuse University with the Posse program after the university decided to cut back on related recruitment efforts in Atlanta and Los Angeles in the past. Read more »
1 Million Cups program provides forum for emerging entrepreneurs in Syracuse community
Local entrepreneurs are gaining experience through a nationally-based program, promoting peer-to-peer feedback in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse University receives grant to study how stress influences gene changes
Sarah Hall, a biology professor at Syracuse University, has received a $446,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health for her research in epigenetics and how stress can influence gene changes. Read more »
Health care plan allows sex reassignment surgery at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University will be providing sex reassignment surgery for transgender students in the university with the school’s health care plan. Read more »
Report shows bleak job outlook for law school graduates
A study by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) released Aug. 17 revealed the total percentage of new law school graduates who found jobs stayed flat from 2014 to 2015 at 86.7 percent. Read more »
Syracuse University Libraries to hold Welcome Fest
The libraries at SU are ringing in the new year with an open house event, hoping to draw crowds with improved interactivity and a myriad of exciting student resources. Read more »
