A former Syracuse University professor who claims she was “unlawfully terminated” because she took multiple leaves of absence due to disability and pregnancy is now suing the university. Read more »
Two years after the Syracuse University College of Law launched a new, more structured program for law students taking the bar exam, the school is finding out that the changes have led to student success. Read more »
The president of the Posse Foundation, which provides students with full, four-year scholarships to colleges and universities, met with Syracuse University Posse scholars for the first time on Wednesday. Read more »
The forums are designed to poll students on their vision for the libraries, their ideas for future opportunities and their desired leadership qualities in a dean of libraries. The first forum will be held Friday from 1–2 p.m. in the Hillyer Room in Bird Library. Read more »
Dartmouth College recently released a statement that bans the presence of hard alcohol, along with other changes to school policy, in an effort to curb the party-school image that Dartmouth has held in the past. Read more »
Syracuse Relay for Life is holding a four-day Campus Recruitment Challenge for this year’s event. Read more »
In wake of Syracuse University’s self-imposed one-year postseason ban for the men’s basketball 2014-15 season, fans who purchased tickets for this year’s ACC Tournament through the Carrier Dome Box Office can request a refund starting Thursday morning, SU athletics announced Wednesday night. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announced Wednesday the university has self-imposed a one-year post-season ban for the men’s basketball 2014-15 season as part of its case pending before the NCAA Committee on Infractions. Read more »
A petition was filed Sunday requesting that the Syracuse University College of Law adequately address recent safety issues involving female College of Law students. The petition accuses the College of Law of trying to keep the reports under wraps and spread misinformation regarding the incidents. Read more »
In order to ensure student concerns are heard when it comes to campus housing, Syracuse University’s Residence Hall Association has launched a new initiative called Enhance My Living Experience. Read more »
Over the next two months, Syracuse University will participate in Recycle Mania, a countrywide competition between universities with this year’s contest featuring an individual component. Read more »
Debate about Syracuse’s outdated infrastructure came up again this past month regarding Interstate 81, which runs through the city of Syracuse. Read more »
DPS held a forum Tuesday afternoon for SU College of Law students, faculty and staff that focused on personal safety. It was held in response to a report indicating the drugging of a female SU College of Law student at an off-campus house party in December 2014. Read more »
Current SA members elected ten representatives to fill open positions in the assembly at its meeting in Maxwell Auditorium. The candidates represented various home colleges and went through a series of questions and voting to determine who would fill the seats. Read more »
The White House decided last Tuesday to drop the proposal to tax 529 college savings plans that President Barack Obama announced during his State of the Union address. Read more »
More than a year after the launch of a new Spanish Education major at Syracuse University, less than five students have enrolled in the program. The major allows students to obtain an undergraduate degree in Spanish and a teacher’s certification to teach the language in New York State at the secondary level in grades 7-12. Read more »
The Dark Girls after-school workshops began last week and will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 14. In the program, the girls engage in activities including art, poetry, yoga, dance, writing and reading literature focused on representations of black girlhood and topics of self and female empowerment. Read more »
The Syracuse University community may see reduced bus service at nighttime as a result of proposed budget cut, and Syracuse University could see a few changes in routes as well. Read more »
For its eighth consecutive year, Syracuse University has been placed on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with a distinction in the General Community Service category. Read more »
Otto’s Army, along with the Student Association, is providing a free bus and free game tickets for students to travel to Pittsburgh on Saturday to watch the Syracuse vs. PITT men’s basketball game. Read more »
SPM 199: “The Super Bowl and Society” is in its fifth year as a class at SU. As the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots squared off in the game on Sunday night, students in the course weren't just watching the action. Read more »
THE General Body, a coalition of student organizations, held a two-day teach-in at the Community Folk Art Center in an effort to enhance the group's campus presence. Read more »
My Lucky Tummy, a pop-up food court, held its annual sold-out dinner on Saturday, at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society. With the help of students in the Falk school, the pop-up dining experience featured dishes made by members of Syracuse’s refugee and immigrant community. Read more »
SUNY-ESF has joined the HVIAC, giving the school its first opportunity to compete in conference play and national tournaments and develop rivalries. Read more »
