Veteran-Focused Medical School
Syracuse University faculty and administrators are discussing the possibility of opening a tuition free, veteran-focused medical school. Those who graduate would have to care for veterans in VA hospitals across the nation. Read more »
The third annual Workshop for Oxford Studies in Political Philosophy, which was hosted at Syracuse University this weekend, attracted large crowds of students, faculty and philosophers from around the world. Read more »
Syracuse community members held a rally in support of Bernie Sanders at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair on Sunday. The rally was volunteer-led and not organized by anyone in Sanders' official campaign. Read more »
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants conducted a study to determine if college students are financially astute, finding that 57 percent of college students consider themselves to have good financial skills. Read more »
Governor Cuomo announced on Sept. 10 that all SUNY campuses are subject to a new diversity and inclusion policy. Read more »
A grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce will allow the New York State Science and Technology Law Center at Syracuse University to give advice to budding local entrepreneurs. Read more »
Here's a look at the criminal activity that occurred near campus in the past week. Read more »
Here's what you need to know in New York state and Syracuse political news from the last week. Read more »
Here's a look at some of the top news stories published by The Daily Orange this week: Read more »
A two-car accident occurred on Ostrom Avenue and Thornden Park Drive, near Ernie Davis Hall, early Friday morning. Read more »
A look at who will be presenting at the third annual Workshop for Oxford Studies in Political Philosophy Read more »
The second Republican debate was hosted Wednesday night on CNN. Vox reported that Carly Fiorina was the winner of the mainstream debate. Read more »
A recent study by a Syracuse University professor demonstrated the health benefits of a new initiative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more »
Professor Jeffrey Adams of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro teaches a course about the themes in movies directed by the Coen brothers. Read more »
Syracuse University will be hosting an international political philosophy conference from Friday to Saturday. The conference will feature several world-renowned philosophers. Read more »
Syracuse University did not feel any significant effects of a 20 percent cut in federal work study funding that occurred five years ago this month. Read more »
Syracuse University’s nearly 100-year-old Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is now a national leader in public administration. Read more »
Veteran-Focused Medical School
SU announced a new committee will look into the possibility of creating a veteran-focused medical school. The committee will have 21 faculty members. Read more »
The Campaign for the Future of Higher Education held a conference call Wednesday to discuss the trend of universities and colleges in the United States increasingly hiring faculty on a temporary basis. Read more »
Eric Kingson, a social work professor at SU, officially announced that he is challenging Rep. John Katko for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more »
Student Association is looking into bringing a ride-hailing service to Syracuse. Do you think those services improve safety on college campuses? Read more »
Syracuse University students have been exploring and signing leases for off-campus apartments since August — a trend that has gained momentum the past few years. Read more »
Syracuse University officials are reflecting on the first steps of implementing the new health insurance policy after last week's deadline for students to waive the new plan passed. Read more »
Eric Spina, former Syracuse University vice chancellor and provost, has been named the next president of the University of Dayton. Spina stepped down from his role as vice chancellor and provost in December 2014 and will begin his role as president of the University of Dayton in June 2016. Read more »
