David Seaman balances SU Libraries and 2nd stint as iSchool dean
Seaman divides his time between Hinds Hall and Bird Library while interacting with students in his capacity as interim School dean and dean of libraries. Read more »
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Syracuse University's new Academic Strategic Plan to be finalized March 23
Syracuse University's Academic Strategic Plan plan outlining the university's aims for the next five years is set to be finalized in March 2023. Read more »
SA plans expansion of accessible, confidential STI testing for students
The redistricting commission, which is made up of fifteen independent citizen volunteers, began working on the redistricting process in March of this year. Read more »
SU drops 3 spots in U.S. News’ college rankings, climbs up Forbes' rankings
Syracuse University dropped from 59th to 62nd place in U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings, and fell 31 spots on Forbes' list in the last year. Read more »
Common Council approves Syracuse City Redistricting Commission proposed maps
The Syracuse Common Council passed the Syracuse City Redistricting Commission’s proposed redistricting map in a 5-4 vote Monday. Read more »
Experts share ways to protect off-campus housing in wake of robberies
With 41 residential burglaries on the east side since August and 23 in the area east of SU, DPS Chief Craig Stone is encouraging proactive measures. Read more »
RAs, students voice safety concerns following relocation to overflow housing
After SU underestimated yield for the class of 2026, SU notified approximately 200 sophomores assigned to live in DellPlain that they would be relocated. Read more »
SA advances menstrual product availability project into phase 2
The second phase of the Student Association’s plan to provide universal access to free menstrual products is experiencing delays, SA members said. Read more »
SU confirms 91 active self-reported COVID-19 cases
The Barnes Center at the Arch reported 91 active COVID-19 cases on Syracuse University’s campus as of Sept. 9, a university spokesperson told The Daily Orange. Read more »
SU students, professors discuss mental health toll of climate change studies
Surya Vaidy – a student studying environment, sustainability and policy – believes people need to combat climate anxiety by taking action. Read more »
Students, faculty share their thoughts on new campus safety app Orange Safe
Orange Safe provides students, faculty and staff a number of tools to stay connected and receive important campus notifications, communicate with campus safety and get access to resources needed the most. Read more »
Gallery: 17 Minutes of Silence held in remembrance of 9/11 victims
Members of the Syracuse Police and Fire Honor Guard gather in remembrance of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony was held from 8:46am to 9:03am and dedicated 17 minutes of silence to mark the time between the time the first jet stuck the north tower of the World Trade Center to the time the second jet stuck the south tower. Read more »
Third-year Maxwell student dies
Yuyi Zhan, a third-year student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, died Saturday morning. A university official announced Zhan’s death in a campus-wide email Saturday afternoon. Read more »
Authorities find no credible threat from Warehouse fire poster
The poster was a part of a class assignment and wasn't meant to be posted publicly. The student responsible for the poster was referred to the Office of Community Standards. Read more »
SU leadership introduce Academic Strategic Plan
The various working groups will collect input from the SU community throughout the fall, and they will begin drafting the updated plan in the middle of the semester. Read more »
SU drops mask requirement on campus transportation
New York state policy has not changed regarding masking in health care facilities and masks are still required in all health care spaces at the Barnes Center at the Arch. Read more »
Marshall Street’s latest additions indicate shift from small-business character
Following acquisitions from Syracuse University and corporations, Marshall Street is experiencing changes to its usually small-business-oriented character. Read more »
SU, JMA Wireless partner to bring 5G to 3 residence halls
About 53% of students eligible for the JMA 5G pilot program have joined thus far, with 47% currently unable to join due to technological constraints. Read more »
Centro confirms mask mandate on its systems will be lifted
While the state has changed its public transit policy relating to wearing masks, Syracuse University is still requiring masks on its trolley service. Read more »
Funding supports underrepresented, multilingual SUNY, CUNY students in mental health programs
18 SUNY and 16 CUNY schools will receive a portion of $4 million allocated to increasing diversity in the mental health field. Read more »
IVMF digital library aims to support veterans through information access
The library, launched in April, consists of two collections — an Employment and Economic Opportunity collection and an Entrepreneurship collection. Read more »
Despite longtime presence, students may not know about a free legal service
SU’s Student Association and Graduate Student Organization fund the organization, established in 1972, with money from student activity fees. Read more »
NY-22 primary candidates receive endorsements from officials, groups
Following their primary victories in New York state's 22nd Congressional Cistrict, Francis Conole and Brandon Williams are gaining endorsements. Read more »
Committee members emphasize students, diversity on Whitman Dean search
Syracuse University Provost Gretchen Ritter announced the launch of a search committee on Sept. 1 to find the Whitman School of Management’s next dean. Read more »
