Steven Barnes named next chairman of Syracuse University Board of Trustees
Steven Barnes was selected as the next chairman of the Board of Trustees, SU announced on Wednesday. Read more »
News
A look at Syracuse University tuition over the last 10 years
Syracuse University released part of its budget for the 2015-2016 academic year. Here's a breakdown of SU's tuition raises over the past 10 years. Read more »
Syracuse University tuition to increase 3.5 percent, lowest percent increase in 49 years
Tuition for full-time, undergraduate students at Syracuse University for the 2015-2016 academic year will be $41,974, a 3.5 percent increase from the previous year. Read more »
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Teresa Dahlberg selected as next engineering dean amid investigation into current school
Teresa Dahlberg is coming to Syracuse University amid an investigation into a decision made by her current school. Read more »
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Teresa Dahlberg selected as next dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science
Teresa Dahlberg has been named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Liz Liddy announced Monday. Read more »
Search committee for next vice chancellor holds 1st meeting
The search committee for a new vice chancellor and provost of Syracuse University held its first meeting on Monday. Read more »
Syracuse University athletic department: Terry Donovan reportedly out as CFO, Marc Donabella reportedly on leave after DWI
Three members of the Syracuse athletics staff have been removed from their positions since Daryl Gross stepped down as director of athletics in March, according to a Post-Standard report by Chris Carlson. Read more »
Many locations around Marshall Street unable to pay to show Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight
Anyone who tries to see Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao square off tonight at Chuck’s Café, DJ’s on the Hill, Faegan’s Pub, Harry’s or Saltine Warrior Sports Pub will not be able to see the bout. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse University community members march in solidarity with Baltimore protests
A group of protesters marched through Syracuse to show solidarity with protests for Freddie Gray, a Baltimore man who died of injures sustained while in police custody. Read more »
Syracuse University community gathers for rally, march in solidarity with protests in Baltimore
Students and community activists gathered in front of Hendricks Chapel around noon and then marched in protest around the city in response to recent unrest in Baltimore surrounding the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old unarmed black man, who suffered a spinal injury while in police custody and died. Read more »
Bob Costas, Richard Thompson among 5 to be awarded honorary degrees at 161st Syracuse University commencement
Five members of the Syracuse University community will receive honorary degrees at this year’s commencement ceremony on May 10. Read more »
Syracuse University announces 2015-16 University Lectures Series lineup; features 7 lectures
Syracuse University has announced the lectures of the 2015-16 University Lectures Series. The series features seven different lectures, four in the fall and three in the spring. Read more »
Members of SA reflect on past experiences, look toward future during final meeting of the year
SA held senior night at the last meeting of the semester on Monday in Maxwell Auditorium, a time for those moving on from SA to look back on their experiences and offer advice to those responsible for the future of the organization. Read more »
Kent Syverud listens to, collaborates with Syracuse University community to make decisions 1 year after inauguration
Kent Syverud has used his listening ability and collaboration across SU to make many key decisions in his first year since inauguration last April. Read more »
Members of task force on sexual assault and relationship violence discuss future plans, importance of improving services
More than 125 days after a report was submitted by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy, Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the members of a permanent task force on sexual assault and relationship violence. Read more »
Student course evaluations critical tool to measure professor effectiveness, class quality
At the end of each semester, Syracuse University students are asked to evaluate their courses and professors. While the process may seem tedious, department chairs said they find the surveys useful. Read more »
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Team of Syracuse University professors conduct pioneering research in personal cyber-security field
There are numerous ways that hackers can gain access to your private technology, according to a group of researchers working out of Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read more »
Morrison Bonpasse runs presidential campaign under Democratic and Green parties with goal to correct wrongful convictions
Morrison Bonpasse is running on a campaign based on three primary goals: putting an end to and correcting wrongful convictions in the U.S., adopting a single global currency and ending global population growth. Read more »
Music professors discuss most recent Kurt Cobain documentary
“Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” was released on Friday as the most recent documentary of the life of Nirvana front man, Kurt Cobain. Read more »
Camillus man arrested in connection with burglaries in Syracuse University area
Trevor Wolke, 22, was arrested on the charges of burglary in the second degree, criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree. Read more »
Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Syracuse University chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha suspended from holding social events following investigation into alleged hazing incident
Initially, Pi Kappa Alpha, commonly known as PIKE, was under investigation for an alleged hazing incident. However, after the investigation started on April 13, the Department of Public Safety found that the incident actually only involved two of the fraternity members, said Tony Callisto, senior vice president and chief law enforcement officer for SU. Read more »
SUNY-ESF professor uses augmented reality gaming to teach users about environment
Elizabeth Folta, an assistant professor at SUNY-ESF, uses augmented reality gaming to teach classes about the environment. Read more »
LaFayette man arrested on charge of burglarizing unlocked Day Hall dorm rooms
A person not affiliated with Syracuse University was recently arrested after being seen taking phones and other items from unlocked Day Hall dorm rooms. Read more »
Several people sent to hospital, arrested during Mayfest, Block Party
During the timeframe of both Mayfest and Block Party on Friday, a number of people were either sent to the hospital or arrested for behavior during and before the two events. Read more »
