Be With Survivors SU holds vigil to raise Red-Zone awareness
BWSS raised awareness about the Red-Zone, a period of time in the fall where sexual assault cases rise, by holding a vigil. Read more »
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Syracuse issued $211,000 in parking tickets near SU in 2022
In 2020, the Syracuse Common Council approved an increase in parking ticket fees. The change has disproportionately impacted SU parking. Read more »
University Senate discusses changes in admissions process, legacy admissions
Syracuse University leadership announced new changes to SU's admissions process after the Supreme Court banned affirmative action from college admissions. Read more »
NYS OASAS Announces New Opioid Treatment Program in Auburn
The new opioid treatment program in Cayuga County offers counseling, peer services and medication, including methadone. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new initiatives to combat antisemitism in NY
New actions announced by Gov. Hochul include initiatives for education, discussion and services for victims of antisemitic hate incidents. Read more »
Syracuse agrees to pay $500,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 alleging racial profiling, excessive use of force and an illegal search. The city agreed to pay this August. Read more »
SU's Academic Strategic Plan outlines ambitious academic goals to meet by 2028
Goals in the new iteration of the Academic Strategic Plan include expanding study abroad and investing in STEM education connected to Micron Technology. Read more »
SU’s Student Association appoints new Board of Elections Commission members
Five students have been added to the commission, where they will oversee upcoming assembly position elections that started this week. Read more »
‘Our culture is alive:’ Chief of Onondaga Hawk Clan discusses Haudenosaunee elders
Spencer Lyons tells the story of the Haudenosaunee people and the importance of its preservation as it tends to be forgotten in history. Read more »
Free COVID-19 tests available as cases rise in Onondaga County, nationwide
The increased availability in tests aims to improve COVID-19 preparedness for the upcoming fall and winter seasons when COVID-19 cases are expected to rise. Read more »
New $100,000 grant for SU, SUNY ESF professors aims to tackle wealth gap in city of Syracuse
The professors are hoping to research effective ways the city of Syracuse can combat the long-standing wealth gap between white and Black communities. Read more »
Student Association continues 'Cuse Otto Vote' to bolster student voting engagement
Student Association continues 'Cuse Otto Vote initiative as well as planning upcoming events for students in the fall. Read more »
Alex Epstein opposes net-zero carbon emissions policies in lecture hosted by College Republicans
Alex Epstein, advocator for fossil fuels, held a lecture and Q&A session at Syracuse University's Schine Student Center. Read more »
Syracuse receives $1 million grant for urban forestry, development
The funding will build on Syracuse’s Urban Forestry Master Plan from 2019 to plant trees and increase youth education and job training. Read more »
Be With Survivors SU re-launches ‘Release Your Rage’ initiative
'Release Your Rage' offers Syracuse University students an opportunity to anonymously report sexual assault. Read more »
Syracuse-area libraries are seeing the benefits from Sen. Rachel May's funding increase
The funding State Senator Rachel May secured was allocated to 14 libraries across the three counties she represents for construction projects. Read more »
SU, SUNY ESF students attend March to End Fossil Fuels alongside community organizations
The march specifically highlighted the impact of climate change on Black and Indigenous communities who have historically borne the brunt of climate change. Read more »
College Republicans to host fossil fuel advocate in lecture, Q&A session
Epstein is known for championing fossil fuel usage. He will debate Tom Rand in the Schine Student Center's Goldstein Auditorium Wednesday night. Read more »
UPDATE: College Republicans withdraw request to host Moms for Liberty as SU cancels event
Syracuse University met with the SU College Republicans this morning to cancel their request to host Moms for Liberty at Watson Hall, saying that student groups cannot reserve space for outside organizations' events. Read more »
SUNY ESF employs virtual reality to envision a sustainable climate
Aidan Ackerman, an assistant professor of landscape architecture at ESF uses virtual reality technology to both recreate new and existing forest scenes. Read more »
DPS investigating antisemitic graffiti in Brewster Hall
The graffiti was drawn on a student's dorm whiteboard. DPS is reviewing video footage and canvassing the area. Read more »
Syracuse police brutality protest demands local leaders take accountability
Local residents marched in protest of police brutality on Monday afternoon to demand justice for the two teenagers who were shot by an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Read more »
SU’s Student Association discusses advocacy, plans to improve Title IX
SU’s Student Association voted in favor of taking action to improve Title IX after a complaint from an alumni that SU did not help make the process of filling out Title IX easier at Monday’s meeting. Read more »
Syracuse will bring a new monument to Kirk Park dedicated to veterans of color
The monument’s main purpose is to honor and raise awareness about the sacrifices Syracuse veterans of color have made for their country. Read more »
