SU names members of Maxwell, VPA dean search committees
SU has named the members of the dean search committees for the Maxwell School and VPA. Read more »
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SU Abroad discourages independent travel in wake of recent terrorist attacks
According to a statement posted on its website, SU Abroad is monitoring recent terrorist attacks and is discouraging independent travel to some parts of the world. Read more »
DPS continues to improve safety measures in off-campus housing area
In wake of the recent crime, DPS redirected officers to areas that have been affected by off-campus crimes. It did not increase the number of officers dispatched around the off-campus community. Read more »
SUNY-ESF students rally in support of Mizzou protesters, administration agrees to demands
Students from The Baobab Society organized a rally to show support for the protesters at Mizzou and to raise awareness about racial issues on the ESF campus. ESF administrators agreed to the demands of the students. Read more »
Student protests erupt across country following racist incidents at Mizzou
The resignation of Tim Wolfe — the former president and chancellor of the University of Missouri — seems to have set a precedent as college protests broke out across the country. Read more »
Working group to get feedback on free speech report
The Working Group on Free Speech will solicit feedback on a recently released report about the status of free speech on SU's campus. Read more »
Chinese government officials participate in Maxwell training program
Officials from Shenzhen recently received training on how to improve the rule of law in the city. Read more »
TSA PreCheck opens at Syracuse Hancock International Airport
The TSA opened its PreCheck enrollment center in the Syracuse Hancock International Airport last week. The TSA PreCheck lanes, which expedite the security screening process, have existed nationwide since 2011. Read more »
DPS to increase patrols on South Campus over Thanksgiving break
DPS is increasing security on South Campus over Thanksgiving break and making sure that all doors are locked. Read more »
Syracuse University to participate in White House climate day of action
Syracuse University will participate in the White House American Campuses Act on Climate day of action on Thursday to promote sustainability and address climate change on college campuses. Read more »
Katko criticizes House bill to cut funding for Centro
U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) spoke out Wednesday afternoon about a House bill amendment that would cut funding for the Centro public transit company by 20 percent. Read more »
Whitman's entrepreneurship program drops 7 spots in Princeton Review ranking
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management's entrepreneurship program was ranked No. 13 by The Princeton Review. Last year the program was ranked No. 6. Read more »
Student Association offers bus service for Thanksgiving break
The Syracuse University Student Association is offering students round-trip bus services for Thanksgiving break. Read more »
SU Strasbourg students reflect on bombings at French soccer stadium
Eight students studying at the Syracuse University Strasbourg Center were at the Stade de France, a soccer stadium in Paris, on Friday when suicide bombers killed four people at the stadium in a series of terrorist attacks on the city. Read more »
Syracuse University professor sues 6 New York state Supreme Court justices
A Syracuse University professor is suing six New York state Supreme Court justices and a law firm representing the university. Read more »
Early College High School allows students to earn two years of college credit
In the last decade, the Early College High School model has become increasingly popular across the country as educators are finding new ways to prepare students to enter the job market. Read more »
Syracuse among U.S. cities to end veteran homelessness
The city of Syracuse has successfully eradicated veteran homelessness in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' End Veteran Homelessness Initiative. Read more »
Members of committee to search for senior vice president of student affairs announced
The members of a committee to find a senior vice president of student affairs at Syracuse University have been announced. University College Dean Bea González will chair the committee. Read more »
Research predicts increase of retirement age for college graduates to 75
A rise in the cost of rent and student debt may affect how students save for retirement, according to recent research from personal finance company NerdWallet. Read more »
Student receives grant from IBM to review Department of Defense spending
A Syracuse University doctoral student received funding from the IBM Center for the Business of Government to write a report on the United States Department of Defense's expenditures. Read more »
Cuomo announces working group to review New York state's alcohol laws
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the creation of a working group to review New York state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. Read more »
New Yorkers now able to apply for program to reduce heating costs
Low-income and elderly New Yorkers again have the chance to get help paying for heating their homes this winter through the Home Energy Assistance Program. Read more »
News to Know: 8 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Nov. 10-17)
Here's all the news you need from this week. Read more »
French man provides refuge for 6 students during terrorist attacks in Paris
A group of six students studying at SU Abroad's center in London relied on a stranger to help them navigate the city and find shelter during the Paris attacks. Read more »
