5 storylines to watch heading into 2016
Check out five stories to look out for in 2016, including the National Veterans Resource Complex and the search for deans. Read more »
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Year in Review: The biggest news stories of 2015
Take a look at the major news stories out of Syracuse University in 2015. Read more »
SU student reports attempted strong-arm robbery
An SU student reported an attempted strong-arm robbery Friday morning. Read more »
SU launches design competition for National Veterans Resource Complex
SU is taking the next steps in the creation of a national hub for veterans services. Read more »
Suspect who robbed, stabbed SU student at Park Point arrested
A man who robbed and stabbed a Syracuse University student at the student's Park Point apartment on Monday was arrested Wednesday by the Syracuse Police Department. Read more »
Nu Alpha Phi members plead guilty to hazing violation
Jeffrey Yam and Tae Kim, the two Nu Alpha Phi members charged with a misdemeanor of hazing, have pleaded guilty to a violation of hazing. Read more »
SU student stabbed, robbed in Park Point apartment
An SU student in Park Point was stabbed in her room around 6:10 a.m. Monday by an unknown man after she woke up and he was there. Read more »
Cuomo presents Syracuse leaders with major state funding
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Syracuse on Sunday to present local leaders, including Chancellor Kent Syverud, with major state funding. Read more »
Arrest, charge made in October homicide that put SU campus on lockdown
A 21-year-old Syracuse native was arrested and charged early Saturday morning for the Oct. 14 murder of 15-year-old Zavion Escobar on Hope Avenue. Read more »
SU to take next step in veterans complex initiative as CNY wins state funding
Central New York was on the receiving end of an announcement that gives the region $500 million in funding from the state. Part of that funding will help SU create the National Veterans Resource Complex. Read more »
Fast Forward Syracuse: A look at what’s guiding Syracuse University policies
Here's an update on Fast Forward Syracuse, the three-part initiative that is serving as a guide for the future of SU policy. Read more »
Third-party company to provide heath, wellness services to SU employees
SU will start providing 24/7 year-round health and wellness services to university employees through a third-party company. Some faculty and staff members are concerned about how a third-party company can protect confidentiality. Read more »
Syracuse University community members express concerns with travel policy
Syracuse University faculty, staff and students gathered Wednesday to raise concerns about the efficiency of the university’s new travel and entertainment policy. Read more »
Cuomo to announce regional awards that may benefit SU initiative
The awards for the Regional Economic Development Council and Upstate Revitalization Initiative will be announced Thursday. Syracuse University may receive an award that could fund the proposed National Veterans Resource Complex. Read more »
Author Elissa Schappell discusses novel, writing for an audience
Elissa Schappell spoke about “Blueprints for Building Better Girls" and the process of writing in Gifford Auditorium as a part of an ETS class at SU. Read more »
Academic calendar pushes finals week later than usual
Finals weeks is later than usual this year because Labor Day — which was on Sept. 7 — was also later and therefore pushed back the academic calendar. Read more »
Researchers work to create 4-part vaccine for dengue fever
SUNY Upstate Medical University recently partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command to develop a vaccine for dengue fever, which, as of Dec. 7, had infected at least 139 people in Hawaii. Read more »
SU Libraries receives grant to support special collections
SU Libraries recently got $18,000 to pilot a program that would help faculty use the Special Collections Research Center. Read more »
Orthotics and Prosthetics Club at University of Delaware creates new leg for dog
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Club at the University of Delaware has created a new leg for a patient in need — a patient that happens to be a dog. Read more »
GSO hears proposal ideas for $100,000 surplus
At its Wednesday meeting, GSO heard proposals about what projects the organization could use its $100,000 budget surplus for. The proposals will be voted on at a later date. Read more »
Paris, Melbourne top list of best cities to study abroad
Paris was ranked the No.1 study abroad city for the fourth year in a row in a list released Dec. 1 by TopUniversities.com. Read more »
Study finds parents are making more financial sacrifices to cover college costs
A study released by Kaplan Test Prep and MONEY Magazine found that 62 percent of parents will have to cut back on vacations in order to cover the cost of college for their children. Read more »
News to Know: 10 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Dec. 2 - 9)
Here's everything you need to know to pass your last current events quiz. Read more »
Aysha Seedat reflects on accomplishments of 1st semester as SA president
In her first semester as SA president, Aysha Seedat has reached out to other student governing bodies to kickstart initiatives like bringing Uber to Syracuse, instituting a student athletic fee and launching a Mental Health Awareness Campaign. Read more »
