New York state SNAP recipients to receive maximum benefits in February
New York state SNAP recipients to receive maximum benefits in February. Read more »
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Syracuse University places Gamma Phi Beta sorority on investigative status
The sorority has been put on investigative status for alleged violations of Syracuse University’s Code of Student Conduct. Read more »
2 SU students chosen to pursue educational equity with Teach for America
Taylor John and Richard Kaufman-Hanson IV will join Teach for America in fall 2022 and fall 2023 respectively to fulfill their personal, academic and service goals with the program. Read more »
Unsung Hero recipient Vince Cobb Sr. promotes Black student achievement
Cobb’s upbringing, faith and community-driven character have led him to form special bonds with those he meets, especially Black and underserved students. Read more »
SU announces search committee for next permanent vice president for research
The vice president for research leads SU’s research enterprise and reports directly to the provost. Read more »
SU staff, faculty required by state to complete information security training
Syracuse University faculty and staff are required to complete a mandatory information security awareness training on MySlice before March 31. Read more »
SU downgrades to 'BLUE' masking level for 1st time since August
Syracuse University will return to the “BLUE” COVID-19 alert level effective Monday, according to a campus-wide email Friday. Read more »
SU resident advisers express feelings of being overwhelmed, overworked with duties
In an online survey conducted by The Daily Orange of RAs at SU, 28 of the 49 respondents indicated they are either unsatisfied or extremely unsatisfied with their compensation. Read more »
SUNY schools to stop transcript withholding as SU continues practice
SUNY’s Board of Trustees ended the practice of withholding transcripts from SUNY students with outstanding balances Read more »
SU online programs receive top rankings in 2nd year of eligibility
SU’s business management degree, a partnership between the College of Professional Studies and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, tied for eighth place for the best online business bachelor’s program. Read more »
New York state awards nearly $6 million to Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
The funding is part of a larger initiative from Hochul that allocated $17.3 million in state funding to provide both permanent and emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness. Read more »
SU humanity, arts subjects overlooked, faculty members say
Syracuse University faculty members raised concerns regarding lack of representation of humanities and arts departments in the university’s search committee for its new vice president for research. Read more »
Kimberly T. Hill appointed as New York state’s 1st Chief Disability Officer
The position was established Tuesday along with the Office of the Chief Disability Officer, which will advocate for people with disabilities. Read more »
SA passes bill allocating $1,000 for voting booths, election signs
The bill enables SA to purchase five private voting booths for in-person voting in several locations around SU’s campus. Read more »
$70 million grant to build programs, assist with costs in child care deserts
The funds will be allocated to assisting new child care providers in child care deserts to cover start-up and personnel costs; build their programs; recruit, train and retain staff; and give them resources so employees can access COVID-19 vaccines. Read more »
$40,000 transfer from Sheriff's deputy flagged 2 months before murder-suicide
A bank flagged a pending transfer of over $40,000 from sheriff’s office funds to the account of Deputy Isaac Eames in December 2021. Read more »
Income, race linked to high levels of lead in Syracuse children
An analysis conducted by The Daily Orange found a strong link between median household income and the area’s rate of high lead levels in children’s blood. Read more »
SU's health and wellness fee among highest of peer institutions
Undergraduate students at Syracuse University paid a total of $1,671 in fees, divided by four categories, in the 2021-22 academic year. Read more »
New County Legislature leaders set sights on Ryan McMahon’s spending
Jim Rowley, the new chair of the Onondaga County Legislature, plans to focus on improving spending and ethics policies during his tenure. Read more »
Image Initiative, Inc. announces scholarship in honor of late SU employee
A Syracuse-based group announced a new scholarship for students in Syracuse City School District in honor of a community member and Syracuse University staff member who died in 2020. Read more »
Acropolis Pizza House to close after 40 years, Popeyes to replace it
After 40 years on Marshall Street, Acropolis Pizza House, a late-night spot for Syracuse University students, is closing. Read more »
Newhouse dean apologizes for Lunar New Year email
Newhouse School Dean Mark Lodato apologized in a statement Thursday for listing Hong Kong and Tibet in a list of countries alongside China in his Lunar New Year celebration email. Read more »
Over 9% of children in Onondaga County show elevated levels of lead in blood
The percentage of children in Onondaga County with elevated levels of lead in their blood has decreased dramatically in the past few years — in 2012, the rate exceeded 17% in Syracuse. Read more »
With a new president, SWSSU addresses organization's goals for spring semester
SWSSU's new president, Kayla Turner, wants to create an environment welcoming to all students. Read more »
