Here's when town hall meetings will be held for the Maxwell dean search
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is holding several town hall meetings regarding the search for a new school dean. Read more »
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Syracuse University announces 3 finalists to design National Veterans Resource Complex
Syracuse University announced on Wednesday three finalists to design the National Resource Veterans Complex. All three are also in the running to design the Obama Presidential Library. Read more »
Syracuse University reports $60,000 in total lobbying in fourth quarter of 2015
Syracuse University reported $60,000 in total lobbying activity for the fourth quarter of 2015. That was equal to the lobbying reported in the second and third quarters. Read more »
Why SUNY-ESF finally decided to divest after years of deliberation
After years of deliberation, the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry decided that divesting from fossil fuels would be its best course of action. Read more »
Syracuse may get a $500,000 grant to fight poverty
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget includes a $5 million grant for 10 cities to fight poverty, and Syracuse might get a piece of it. Read more »
Cuomo announces student loan forgiveness program for New York state
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces a new loan forgiveness program that will relieve student debt for recent college graduates living in the state. The program began accepting applications on Dec. 31. Read more »
Syracuse University announces changes to travel, entertainment policy
Syracuse University makes changes to its travel and entertainment policy after objections from faculty members. The changes will be effective immediately. Read more »
Here's who Syverud named to lead the Hendricks Chapel dean search committee
Chancellor Kent Syverud just announced who's going to be leading a search for the new dean of Hendricks Chapel as well as who's leading a comprehensive review of how the chapel operates. Read more »
Here's why Syracuse University won't have to change its smoke detector system following state legislation
Syracuse University had to make no changes to its smoke detector system after New York state passed legislation requiring all smoke detectors to have 10-year batteries. Read more »
Cuomo issues executive order mandating shelter for homeless individuals during freezing temperatures
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order earlier this month mandating all local governments provide shelter for homeless individuals during freezing temperatures. Read more »
SUNY-ESF receives $190,000 grant to fund online learning program
SUNY-ESF recently received a $190,000 SUNY Investment Fund award that will fund the ESF Open Academy, an online learning program. Read more »
News to Know: 10 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Jan. 12 – 19)
Brush up on national news before your current events quiz this week. Read more »
Syracuse University announces death of professor emerita
Syracuse University announces Claire S. Rudolph, professor emerita of social work, died in her home on Jan. 5. Rudolph served for almost 20 years as chair of the School of Social Work. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: Dec. 23 - Jan. 17
Check out the crimes that happened near campus in the past week, including burglary and unlawful possession of marijuana. Read more »
News Briefs: What SU news you missed over Winter Break
Here are five of the biggest news stories that occurred over Winter Break in the Syracuse University area. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss Obama's executive action on gun control
Syracuse University professors reaction to President Barack Obama's executive action that will increase background checks, close the "gun show loophole" and improve the tracking system for lost and stolen guns. Read more »
Law enforcement cracks down on underage drinking, fake IDs
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that state law enforcement will crack down on underage drinking and fake ID use throughout the state. Read more »
Cuomo announces minimum wage increase for SUNY employees
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that the minimum wage for SUNY employees, including those at SUNY-ESF, will gradually increase beginning in February. Read more »
Meet the SU student who went to the State of the Union
Sean McAllister, a junior finance major, attended Obama's last State of the Union address as Sen. Chuck Schumer's invited guest. He went to bring awareness to the issue of college affordability. Read more »
Syracuse University community members celebrate MLK Day, reflect on his legacy
Syracuse University community members gathered in Hendricks Chapel to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and remember his legacy as a civil rights activist. Read more »
How Syracuse University conserved energy over Winter Break
Syracuse University's Energy Systems and Sustainability Management is responsible for conserving energy over break when most students are gone. To save energy, SU reduces building and housing temperatures and turns off lights. Read more »
New York state fast food workers are now making more money
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced minimum wage increases, which went into effect on Dec. 31. In addition to a minimum wage for all workers, specific minimums were set for fast food workers and workers who get tipped. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF announce academic, research-based partnership
The chancellor and president of Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, respectively, have announced an academic, research-based partnership. Read more »
Obama discusses education, other broad topics in last State of the Union address
In his final State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Barack Obama touched on a number of topics, including education, Social Security, the Affordable Care Act, climate change and terrorism. Read more »
