'Deep inequity': Some at-risk SU employees ineligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Some employees, including maintenance workers, custodians and research staff still can’t receive the vaccine. Read more »
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SU will offer creative writing major next fall
While SU approved the creative writing minor over the summer, the major had to be approved by the New York State Department of Education, which took a bit longer. Read more »
SA tables resolution condemning anti-Semitism over concerns with definition
Some members were concerned about a clause in the bill that denounces BDS, a Palestinian-led movement that supports boycotts, divestments and economic sanctions against Israel. Read more »
Breaking down Loretta Lynch's 97-page DPS report
The 97-page report is the product of a year-long investigation into how DPS interacts with members of the Syracuse University community this past year. Read more »
Loretta Lynch report lays out structure, powers of DPS review board
In a 97-page report released Monday, Lynch and her team outlined the structure and powers of the CRB. The board will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on standard operating procedures of the department. Read more »
SU's Forever Orange fundraising campaign nearing $1 billion mark
Although the campaign is on track, SU is leaving the time frame for the campaign’s completion open to account for new opportunities and leadership changes. Read more »
Loretta Lynch releases year-long DPS review
Lynch released the 97-page review Monday. It began last February amid intense scrutiny of how DPS interacted with protestors at Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read more »
New guidelines say SU will go on 'pause' after 880 COVID-19 cases in 14 days
Colleges and universities are required to move all classes online and limit on-campus activities if the campus’ positivity rate exceeds 5%. Read more »
Relaxed regulations not enough to recover, Syracuse restaurant owners say
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in a Feb. 14 executive order that New York state would extend mandated closing times for bars, restaurants and gyms by one hour. Read more »
Without heat or water, SU students in Texas are still taking remote classes
SU students in Texas are facing power outages and a water shortage during one of the biggest weather crises in the state’s history. Read more »
Is a faculty diversification fund enough? Some faculty don't think so.
Hiring new faculty of color may not be enough, some SU professors said. They would like to see the money allocated to different efforts. Read more »
SU permit regulating air pollution hasn't been renewed in over 4 years
SU’s permit covers emissions and related operations taking place at the university’s Steam Station and on Main Campus. Read more »
Syracuse NAACP rejects city’s claims of partnership on police reform plan
The city will submit a plan to Albany in April as part of a state mandate for local police reform. Read more »
Newhouse doctoral candidate Noah Buntain died Wednesday
Newhouse doctoral candidate Noah Buntain died of liver cancer on Wednesday night. Read more »
Cuomo eases college shutdowns to 5% positivity rate
Previously, the state would force colleges to shut down in-person activities if the number of active cases in the 14-day rolling reporting period exceeded 100. Read more »
Students at parties of 10+ people could face ticket, interim suspension
Those who attend or host off-campus parties that exceed 10 people may receive an appearance ticket from SPD requiring them to appear in Onondaga County Criminal Court. Read more »
DPS investigates racist Zoombombing incident
An unknown person allegedly hacked into the meeting, typed a racist statement into the chat function repeatedly and played offensive music aloud, a participant in the meeting reported to DPS. Read more »
Democrats nominate Common Councilor Michael Greene for mayor
Greene will face Republican candidate Janet Burman and incumbent Mayor Ben Walsh, who is seeking reelection as an independent candidate. Read more »
Stranded stateside: SU international students struggle to return home
Many Chinese international students at Syracuse University have tried to head back home, but they’ve faced mandatory quarantines and expensive one-way tickets. Read more »
Budget constraints prevent creation of LGBTQ studies major at SU
Limited student interest in declaring a minor in LGBT Studies makes it difficult to defend spending money and resources on creating a major. Read more »
Syracuse museum launches career exploration program for Black students
The “Future Innovators” program aims to build interest in STEM among Black students through local site visits and mentorship from Black professionals. Read more »
SUNY-ESF faculty applaud US decision to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement
Former President Donald Trump in 2017 pulled out of the agreement, in which countries make efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit the rise in global temperature, citing economic concerns. Read more »
SU looking to lease new facility in Washington after closing old location
Though COVID-19 stalled its plans to acquire new space in the city, SU aims to rent a new facility in downtown D.C. by the end of next fiscal year, officials said. Read more »
SU on verge of moving classes online as cases increase, Syverud warns
As of Wednesday, the university reported a total of 90 active cases of the virus among students and employees in central New York, an increase of 13 since yesterday. Read more »
