SU students had to push for 2 wellness days. They're still overwhelmed.
With the semester half over, some students said they’re particularly worn out. Read more »
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Phi Alpha Delta, SU’s pre-law fraternity, placed on investigative status
Syracuse University placed its chapter of Phi Alpha Delta on investigative status for alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct. Read more »
SU planning in-person fall semester, warns about rising cases
Monday, Aug. 30 will be the first day of classes for the 2021 fall semester. Read more »
Students approve new SA constitution despite low voter turnout
Less than three hours before the election ended, SA reported a 9.7% turnout — 43 votes shy of meeting the 10% threshold. Read more »
Residents honor victims of Atlanta attacks, denounce anti-Asian racism
Organizers at the vigil praised the solidarity that the crowd, which included members of Women’s March Syracuse and Rebirth SYR, exemplified. Read more »
Students adjust to increased COVID-19 protocols amid spike in dorms
SU closed all indoor dining spaces, including Schine Student Center and campus dining halls, on Wednesday after detecting clusters of COVID-19 cases in residence halls. Read more »
Despite inclusivity efforts, some SU facilities remain inaccessible
In the Board of Trustees’ diversity report, it identified 10,000 incidents in on-campus buildings and facilities that will be considered code violations. Read more »
Gallery: Dozens honor victims of Atlanta shooting
Candles were handed out to everyone in attendance for a moment of silence to remember those lost in the most recent act of violence against the Asian American community. Read more »
Over 100 people gather at Castle Court after SU NCAA Tournament wins
The group shouted in celebration as cars passing by honked their horns before the Syracuse Police Department dispatched officers to nearby streets. Read more »
SUNY-ESF ends contract with data-tracking firm
The agreement with the private firm lasted until early 2020, and allowed the firm to install the tracking software on SUNY-ESF’s website. Read more »
Video: A guide to COVID-19 vaccines in Syracuse
Vaccine eligibility is slowly opening to more Americans, and with eligibility comes questions. Here's a guide to getting your vaccine in Syracuse. Read more »
SU announces 2021 University Scholars
Twelve SU seniors received the highest honor available to undergraduate students. Read more »
Syracuse University engineering professor dies at 72
Tapan Sarkar was an emeritus professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read more »
Sen. Schumer calls on Biden to reduce student debt with executive order
Schumer’s proposal would urge President Joe Biden and Miguel Cardona, the secretary of education, to forgive federal or federally-backed loans with executive power. Read more »
Syverud, Student Association VP condemn anti-Asian racism
Stop AAPI Hate, a nonprofit that tracks hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., received nearly 3,800 reports of hate incidents — including verbal harassment and physical assault — throughout the pandemic. Read more »
Explaining Board of Trustees' $50 million plan to hire, keep diverse faculty
As part of the board’s strategic plan on faculty diversity hiring, SU will hire at least 70 additional faculty from underrepresented backgrounds. Read more »
SU mandates testing twice a week for main campus students amid cluster
The chancellor encouraged students living in DellPlain, Shaw and Booth halls to exercise “enhanced vigilance.” Read more »
Where do Syracuse's Democratic mayoral candidates stand on the environment?
Both Greene and Bey said that while Walsh hasn’t done anything wrong in terms of his pro-environmental efforts, he also hasn’t done enough. Read more »
Local organizations work to reduce racial inequality in vaccine rollout
The majority of the county’s COVID-19 vaccine doses — 84 %—have gone to white residents, while Black residents have received only about 7%. Read more »
SU confirms emerging COVID-19 cluster in residence halls
The cluster has the potential to spread “very quickly,” especially due to the close living quarters in residence halls. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF commemorates community members who’ve died over past 2 years
This is the fifth annual Service of Commemoration, though last year’s ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic. Read more »
Syracuse educators question federal push to continue standardized testing
The department announced its move in February after several states requested that it waive standardized tests for the second year in a row. Read more »
SU partners with Honeywell to fund indoor air quality research
SU announced on March 1 that the partnership with Honeywell will include a collaboration to fund and research indoor air quality. Read more »
Biden calls for Cuomo resignation if investigation confirms allegations
Three women, including two former aides in Cuomo’s administration, have come forward with sexual harassment allegations against the governor. Read more »
