Trial date set in disability lawsuit filed by former professor
Elizabeth Fowler, a former professor at Syracuse University, sued the university in February. She and SU will head to trial in July 2016. Read more »
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Kelly Cross, women's lacrosse player that crashed into Mount steps, no longer enrolled at SU
Kelly Cross crashed into the Mount Olympus steps during the middle of the lacrosse season. She was suspended indefinitely from the team. Now she is no longer enrolled at Syracuse. Read more »
iSchool, Le Moyne College announce expansion of partnership
The iSchool and Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, have announced an expansion of their previous 2011 partnership, which allows for Le Moyne students to earn a master's degree at the iSchool. Read more »
Syracuse University hires former Boise State staffer as deputy athletics director
Syracuse has hired John Cunningham as a deputy athletics director, according to a release. He previously worked with athletic director Mark Coyle at Boise State. Read more »
Lawyer: Trial against Syracuse University could start by 2016
A lawyer for Cameron Group LLC, a developer suing SU for wrongfully terminating its contract, says the trial against the university could start by 2016. Read more »
Syracuse University announces that defamation lawsuit against Jim Boeheim has been settled
Michael Lang and Bobby Davis' defamation lawsuit against Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University reached a settlement on Thursday. Read more »
Veteran-Focused Medical School
SU explores veteran-focused medical school
SU is exploring the idea of a veteran-focused medical school. The idea is in the exploratory phase, but is in alignment with goals from SU, state and national leaders. Read more »
Syracuse announces 2 additions to Athletics Department staff
Syracuse Athletics has hired Kimberly Keenan-Kirkpatrick as deputy athletics director and Rhonda McFarland as associate athletics director of finance. Read more »
Hendricks Chapel Dean Tiffany Steinwert to leave SU; Interim Dean named
Tiffany Steinwert, who has been dean of Hendricks Chapel since 2010, is leaving SU and Samuel Clemence has been named the interim dean. Read more »
SU falls from No. 1 to No. 5 in top party school rankings
SU's party school ranking has fallen from No. 1 to No. 5 in the latest rankings from The Princeton Review. Read more »
City of Syracuse to do away with floating parking lane on Waverly Avenue
The city of Syracuse has decided to get rid of the floating parking lane on Waverly Avenue near Bird Library. Read more »
New student housing complex to open on University Avenue
Construction has started on a 54-unit student apartment near near SU. The complex is scheduled to open in Fall 2016. Read more »
SU announces completion of Academic Strategic Plan
SU announced the completion of one of the three aspects of Chancellor Kent Syverud's Fast Forward initiative on Thursday. Read more »
Syracuse Police officer reportedly shoots suspect who attempted to strike officers with car during arrest
A Syracuse Police officer reportedly shot a man after SPD detectives observed a drug transaction Wednesday afternoon and the suspect turned violent. Read more »
State sanctions former SU Health Services doctor for improper treatment
A doctor who treated students at Health Services has been sanctioned by the state for not prescribing drugs properly. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud appoints new chief of staff
Candace Campbell Jackson, a vice president at the University of Akron, has been appointed Chancellor Kent Syverud's new chief of staff. Read more »
Sliders on Marshall Street closes as future status remains unclear
Sliders on Marshall Street has closed for the time being. It's long-term status is unclear, though its phone has been disconnected and signs outside the restaurant have been removed. Read more »
Student robbed at knifepoint on East Adams Street
An SU student was robbed at knifepoint on the 1200 block of East Adams St. tonight. The student suffered minor injuries. Read more »
Donovan McNabb arrested on DUI charge
Donovan McNabb was arrested for driving under the influence on June 28. He is a lifetime member of the Board of Trustees for Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse Police Department investigates multiple shootings during Fourth of July weekend
SPD is investigating several shootings in the city on Independence Day weekend. Read more »
3 in hospital following Thornden Park shooting; 16-year-old arrested
Three people are in the hospital after a shooting in Thornden Park on Saturday night. Read more »
Former engineering dean to assess campus operations
A former engineering dean is beginning a comprehensive assessment of the university's campus operations. Read more »
SU appoints ADA coordinator, begins national search for equal opportunity officer
SU has appointed a new ADA coordinator and is beginning a national search for a Chief Equal Opportunity Officer. Read more »
Howie Hawkins discusses New York state's ban on fracking
The Daily Orange spoke with Howie Hawkins, who has campaigned on a banning of fracking in the past, about New York's ban on fracking. Read more »
