SU’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosts forum on new hires, spring initiatives
Syracuse University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion announced at least four new staff hires while detailing its upcoming initiatives. Read more »
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Micron announces 2024 start for construction on Clay semiconductor plant
Manish Bhatia, executive vice president of global operations at Micron, said the Clay facility will be completed and operational by 2030. Read more »
Student Association advocates for expanded excused absence policy
SA President David Bruen and Vice President Adia Santos hope to expand SU’s excused absences policy to support mental health and wellness. Read more »
SU’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs awards 6 scholarships for students
SU military-connected students can apply to six different scholarships totaling over $15,000 until March 22. Read more »
SU student’s ‘The ChatGPT Promptbook’ offers insight into the controversial chatbot
SU student Justin Gluska’s “The ChatGPT Promptbook” features 52 real-world prompt examples and techniques for a wide range of users. Read more »
New esports major at SU to launch as soon as fall semester
Professors and faculty involved in the new major said they were driven to create it after seeing the rise in demand for esports jobs. Read more »
Design students frustrated with transportation delays, trolley inefficiencies
SU School of Design students who commute to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse are struggling with unreliable transportation from the university. Read more »
Syracuse Graduate Employees United members march in hopes of gaining recognition
Syracuse Graduate Employees United members protested at Crouse-Hinds Hall demanding Syracuse University's administration to recognize its unionization. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse Graduate Employees United protest for recognition
Syracuse Graduate Employees United organized a protest on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in hopes of being recognized by the upper administration, specifically Chancellor Syverud and Vice Chancellor Ritter. The demonstration gathered at Carnegie Library and marched across the campus to Crouse Hinds Hall. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul's FY 2024 budget features $1.7 billion for CNY public schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul discussed her FY-24 Budget and highlighted investments that will impact CNY, including education, industry and housing. Read more »
NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation continues to monitor Syracuse's pollution levels
The DEC partnered with Aclima, a climate data collection company, to deploy Toyota hybrid Prius cars with mounted sensors to gather air quality measurements. Read more »
Nothing stops Unsung Hero Thomas Wilson from getting involved all around SU's campus
Thomas Wilson, one of Syracuse University's 2023 Unsung Hero Award recipients, uses his enthusiasm and work ethic to inspire the university community. Read more »
Haudenosaunee leader hosts educational session on confederacy to SU students, faculty
The event was organized by Diane Schenandoaha, a Honwadiyenawa’sek — meaning One Who Helps Them — who works at The Barnes Center at The Arch. Read more »
SA establishes its recognition of grad student union, requests SU’s neutrality
Syracuse University's Student Association passed a bill establishing its support for the Syracuse Graduate Employees United’s unionization efforts. Read more »
Sen. Schumer to bring 1st CNY Micron intern to Biden’s State of the Union address
Schumer announced Monday that he will bring Savion Pollard, an SU student and the 1st Micron intern, to Biden's State of the Union address. Read more »
Common Council approves program between SU, Syracuse Police Athletic League
SU’s Falk College students and the Syracuse Police Athletic League will collaborate to support at-risk youth in the community. Read more »
Student Association to vote on recognition, support for grad student employee union
On Monday, SA will vote on a bill intended to demonstrate increased undergraduate support for SGEU's unionization campaign. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $1 billion plan to revamp state mental health care
The plan does not make any changes to New York's law that requires telehealth services to be conducted by a New York-licensed provider, which means college students can't access telehealth care from an out-of-state therapist. Read more »
SU hires Steven T. Herndon as new assistant vice president of student living
Syracuse University hired a new assistant vice president of student living and a new director of residence life at the end of January after those positions were held by interims since August 2022. The Student Experience division announced last week that Steven T. Herndon will be the new assistant vice president of student living. Read more »
After SU changed trolley route to include Warehouse, students voiced concerns
SU announced it will include stops at the Warehouse in the new Euclid Loop so that students and faculty can be brought back to campus. Read more »
With the rise of ChatGPT, SU professors navigate its role in the classroom
SU professors are navigating ChatGPT as a tool to enhance learning and as something that presents questions about academic integrity. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization recognizes grad student workers’ union at latest meeting
Syracuse University’s Graduate Student Organization passed a resolution Wednesday officially recognizing Syracuse Graduate Employees United. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul presents New York state’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 FY budget is 2.4% greater than last year’s budget, focusing on safety, transportation, health, housing and education. Read more »
InclusiveU’s OnCampus program welcomes SCSD students to college experience
SU’s InclusiveU's OnCampus program is an initiative where SCSD students with developmental disabilities can gain a college experience at SU. Read more »
