Some SU buildings lose power, hot water as result of power outage
National Grid crews are working to restore power in several buildings near the SU campus hit by a power outage Saturday morning. Read more »
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Syracuse University names Scozzafava as permanent chief information officer
Samuel Scozzafava, who was serving as interim chief information officer, now has the job in a permanent capacity, SU announced Friday. Read more »
Storify: Social media reacts to NCAA's decision on Jim Boeheim's appeal
See how social media reacted to the NCAA upholding Jim Boeheim's nine-game suspension. Read more »
NCAA denies Jim Boeheim’s 9-game suspension appeal, will begin Saturday vs. Georgetown
Jim Boeheim's suspension has been upheld by the NCAA, but he will begin serving it immediately rather than the start of ACC play. Read more »
Senators express concern over administrative transparency at University Senate meeting
A University Senate committee gave its first report after a 12-year hiatus, prompting faculty to raise concerns about shared governance and transparency in Syracuse University’s administration. Read more »
Syracuse University faculty petition against new travel, entertainment policy
About 40 percent of the faculty and staff at Syracuse University have signed a petition opposing the new travel and entertainment policy requiring them to use a designated online booking service when it comes to work-related travel. Read more »
Wake Forest University pledges $18 million to improve opportunities for women, girls of color
Wake Forest University was among a other universities and institutions to participate in a summit at the White House that worked to advance research about women and girls of color. Read more »
Oversight committee names members to 6 working groups
The Academic Strategic Plan Oversight Committee named the members of 6 working groups that will help implement the Academic Strategic Plan at SU. Read more »
New York state ranks 49th in US in tax code effectiveness
New York state recently ranked second-worst in tax code effectiveness in the United States, according to the State Business Tax Climate Index. Read more »
IVMF releases report using previously unknown data about veterans
In a report titled "Missing Perspectives" released by the IVMF provides insight into the "lived experiences" of post-9/11 veterans. Read more »
iSchool may consider future involvement in White House information technology initiative
The School of Information Studies at Syracuse University has not been asked to participate in a White House information technology initiative, but may consider future involvement in the program. Read more »
Yogurtland on Marshall Street to permanently close
Yogurtland on Marshall Street is closing Dec. 19, according to the store's Facebook page. Read more »
Syracuse fans bid on items at 11th Annual Charity Sports Auction
The 11th Annual Charity Sports Auction, presented by the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and the Sport Management Club and sponsored by Saab, was held on Wednesday night during the Syracuse men’s basketball game vs. Wisconsin. Read more »
SU Catholic Chaplain Father Linus DeSantis dies of heart attack
Father Linus DeSantis, the Catholic chaplain at SU, died Tuesday night around 10:45 p.m. He had suffered a heart attack on Sunday. Read more »
News to Know: 7 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Nov. 24 - Dec. 2)
Here's what you need to know to pass your current events quiz. Read more »
Syracuse University community members reflect on 30 years of the Schine Student Center
Thirty years after the initial need for a community gathering space at SU has been met, the university is considering future improvements to the building. Read more »
SUNY-ESF to begin construction on academic research building in 1 year
A new academic research center will take the place of the Abraham Lincoln statue on the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry campus. Construction of the building is set to start in at least one year. Read more »
Officials call upon state to increase funding to Department of Transportation
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner teamed up with the Rebuild New York Now coalition to encourage New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature to increase spending in the New York State Department of Transportation. Read more »
Syracuse University professor sues university on disability, gender discrimination
A former Syracuse University professor is suing the university for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and the presence of discriminatory, “Mad Men”-esque sexism in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read more »
New York sees 60 percent decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities 30 years after legal drinking age change
New York state has seen a 60 percent decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities since former Gov. Mario Cuomo raised the state’s drinking age 30 years ago to 21, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. Read more »
Sport Management Club to hold charity auction during men's basketball game
The Sport Management Club will hold its 11th annual charity auction Wednesday in the Carrier Dome during the Syracuse University men's basketball game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Read more »
Broadcast journalist Bob Dotson reflects on career at SU event
Bob Dotson, an acclaimed broadcast journalist, spoke at Newhouse on Tuesday, reflecting on his career now that he has retired. Read more »
Chat & Dine program to return next semester after changes to application process
The Chat & Dine program will be reintroduced at Syracuse University next semester following changes to the program's application process. Read more »
Syracuse University's internal grant program receives funding for research projects
Syracuse University's Office of Research allocated $245,000 for research projects as part of the university's new internal grant program. Read more »
