Residence Hall Association holds forum to address concerns on dining halls, facilities
Students voiced dining hall concerns at the parliamentary-procedure structured RHA Campus Community Forum. Read more »
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State law protecting workers from employer retaliation over absences goes into effect
A New York state law which protects workers from employer retaliation against absences began Tuesday to protect family and sick leave for workers. Read more »
Syracuse University places Sigma Delta Tau sorority under investigative status
Syracuse University's Sigma Delta Tau sorority is under investigative status for an alleged violation of the university's student Code of Conduct. Read more »
ACC Leadership Symposium, Syracuse lead crisis at the forefront of latest SA meeting
Student Association members returned from the ACC Leadership Symposium with new ways to address student concerns and grievances. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul extends pandemic SNAP assistance, adds $234 million in funds
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s investment in additional food assistance will provide SNAP households with a supplement of at least $95 this month. Read more »
As Syracuse Graduate Employees United’s recognition deadline passes, SU remains silent
Syracuse University failed to acknowledge the Feb. 20 deadline set by the Syracuse Graduate Employees United to recognize its unionization effort. Read more »
To reconnect Southside to Syracuse, New York state awards $500,000 grant to the city
The state has plans to tear down the I-81 highway, the source of the division between Southside and the rest of the city, and replace it with a community grid. Although plans were paused in Nov. 2022, construction is now back on track with some exceptions. Read more »
Even with heavy emphasis on Greek life at SU, it’s not the only way to build relationships
I think one of the most dangerous myths about college in general is that it has to be “the best four years of your life.” It puts pressure on students who are already pushing themselves to stay on top of work and start planning for their future, to make sure they have the perfect social life. Read more »
Ahead of meeting SU’s new COO, SA looks to implement Schine meal swipes
SA President David Bruen is hopeful about the return of meal swipes to Schine Student Center with a meeting planned with SU's COO. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses Michigan State shooting
DPS Chief Craig Stone highlighted resources like the Orange Safe, Orange Alert and on-campus blue light systems. Read more »
Syracuse University releases 1st draft of 2023 Academic Strategic Plan
Syracuse University's initial draft of the Academic Strategic Plan priorities getting all students to study abroad by 2028 and collaborating with Micron. Read more »
GSO president resigns days after disclosing filed articles of impeachment
GSO President Yousr Dhaouadi has stepped down effective Saturday after having articles of impeachment filed against her earlier this month. Read more »
University Senate focuses on spring agenda, student food insecurity in latest meeting
The University Senate also discussed plans to address parking costs for graduate students and mental health accessibility at the Barnes Center at The Arch. Read more »
GSO senate to establish committee to investigate articles of impeachment against president
GSO will hold a meeting Friday to form a committee to investigate articles of impeachment against President Yousr Dhaouadi. Read more »
David Bruen seeks to boost local political engagement in candidacy for home county legislature
Bruen highlighted his success with SU initiatives like the grocery trolley system and the SA sustainability report. Read more »
SU community rallies around Turkish students in wake of nation’s deadliest earthquake
In the aftermath of the Turkey's deadliest earthquake, SU students from Turkey are organizing for aid and creating support systems. Read more »
SU students, faculty ‘disheartened’ by new English-centric abroad program in Chile
Syracuse University students and professors voiced concerns over a new abroad program in Santiago, Chile which offers English-only courses. Read more »
Village of Homer wins revitalization award to attract downtown development, business
Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez announced the Village of Homer as a winner of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award. Read more »
SU Student Library Advisory Board rebrands to increase reach, impact
SU Libraries' Student Library Advisory Board is relaunching this year after inconsistent operations in the aftermath of the pandemic. Read more »
SU is set to participate in Campus Race to Zero Waste challenge
Syracuse University will be ranked among other colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada in an environmental sustainability competition. Read more »
Syracuse Graduate Employees United 'rapidly' approaches super-majority status
Syracuse University's administration hasn't voluntarily recognized the Syracuse Graduate Employees United as its growth continues. Read more »
GSO president faces articles of impeachment, given 48 hours to step down
Dhaouadi, who has served as GSO president for two terms, announced her impeachment in her email to the graduate student body Monday. Read more »
Syracuse University’s chapter of the NAACP relaunches after year-long absence
SU’s NAACP is relaunching this semester with plans to become a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion issues on campus. Read more »
NYPIRG partners with SA to advocate for increased higher education funding in NYS
The New York Public Interest Research Group is working with the Student Association to provide transportation to Albany for Higher Education Action Day. Read more »
