SU survey asks for student input on Carrier Dome's future
SU released a survey to about 6,000 students on Monday to get input on the future of the Carrier Dome. Responses should be completed by May 22. Read more »
University Politics
Syracuse University fails to release faculty data for 2nd consecutive year
SU has failed to release data to the local chapter of the American Association of University Professors for the second straight year. Read more »
Syracuse University, Saudi research center announce agreement to improve educational experience
SU has partnered with a Saudi prince, who is an SU alumnus, to try and improve the educational experience for Saudi students with learning disabilities. Read more »
Board of Trustees announces positional change, executive committee election nominations
In addition to naming the next chairman of the Board of Trustees, SU announced a positional change on the board, among other moves. Read more »
Steven Barnes named next chairman of Syracuse University Board of Trustees
Steven Barnes was selected as the next chairman of the Board of Trustees, SU announced on Wednesday. Read more »
A look at Syracuse University tuition over the last 10 years
Syracuse University released part of its budget for the 2015-2016 academic year. Here's a breakdown of SU's tuition raises over the past 10 years. Read more »
Syracuse University tuition to increase 3.5 percent, lowest percent increase in 49 years
Tuition for full-time, undergraduate students at Syracuse University for the 2015-2016 academic year will be $41,974, a 3.5 percent increase from the previous year. Read more »
Search committee for next vice chancellor holds 1st meeting
The search committee for a new vice chancellor and provost of Syracuse University held its first meeting on Monday. Read more »
Syracuse University athletic department: Terry Donovan reportedly out as CFO, Marc Donabella reportedly on leave after DWI
Three members of the Syracuse athletics staff have been removed from their positions since Daryl Gross stepped down as director of athletics in March, according to a Post-Standard report by Chris Carlson. Read more »
Members of SA reflect on past experiences, look toward future during final meeting of the year
SA held senior night at the last meeting of the semester on Monday in Maxwell Auditorium, a time for those moving on from SA to look back on their experiences and offer advice to those responsible for the future of the organization. Read more »
Kent Syverud listens to, collaborates with Syracuse University community to make decisions 1 year after inauguration
Kent Syverud has used his listening ability and collaboration across SU to make many key decisions in his first year since inauguration last April. Read more »
Members of task force on sexual assault and relationship violence discuss future plans, importance of improving services
More than 125 days after a report was submitted by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy, Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the members of a permanent task force on sexual assault and relationship violence. Read more »
Patrick Neary discusses experiences, opportunities during 2-year term as GSO president
As his two-year term as Graduate Student Organization president comes to a close, Neary said the opportunity has equipped him with invaluable skills and experiences that he plans to apply beyond the realm of SU. Read more »
Boris Gresely reflects on importance of teamwork as Student Association president, discusses future plans
Boris Gresely has served as Student Association president for the past three semesters and has been engaged with the SU administration during his time in office. Read more »
SU provides faculty data for American Association of University Professors after previously withholding information
Syracuse University has finally shared its faculty data with local and national chapters of the American Association of University Professors. Read more »
Assembly members elect Board of Trustees representative, reflect on semester's accomplishments
Residence Hall Association president-elect Nedda Sarshar was elected as the SA Board of Trustees representative at the meeting in Maxwell Auditorium. Sarshar, the current director of civic engagement for RHA, was selected out of three candidates after a series of assembly discussions and voting. Read more »
Groups host first ever Cuse Conference to bring students, faculty, administration together
The Cuse Conference, held Sunday, worked to bring students, faculty and administration together in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium to encourage open dialogue of important issues on the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Write-in candidates reflect on campaign process, express hope that new president will follow through on campaign promises
AJ Abell, Safet Mesanovic, Tatiana Cadet and Jesse Nichols all campaigned as write-in candidates for president, while Seedat and her running mate, Jane Hong, were the only candidates to appear on the ballot on MySlice. Seedat was declared the winner around 1 a.m. Friday, with 24.1 percent of students voting in the election. Read more »
Aysha Seedat elected president of the Student Association's 59th Session, beating out write-in candidates
Seedat defeated four write-in candidates who were running campaigns for president. A total of 24.1 percent of the student body voted in the elections. Read more »
Organization recommends SU creates research institution with student focus
The University Senate recommended at its Wednesday meeting that SU create an Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, which would oversee research opportunities and student awareness of those opportunities. Read more »
Committee formed to aid in search for next vice chancellor and provost
A 13-person committee of faculty, staff, students and trustees has been created to aid in the search for a new vice chancellor and provost. Read more »
Female candidates in college government discuss challenges, importance of empowering women
This year's SA election saw the first all female candidate ticket for president and vice president: Aysha Seedat and Jane Hong, respectively. The pair is part of the growing national trend of an increased number of female candidates in college government. Read more »
Candidates discuss challenges, advantages of campaigning as write-ins
In this year’s Student Association elections at Syracuse University, four pairs of students have taken advantage of the opportunity to earn hand-typed votes by campaigning as write-in candidates. Read more »
More than 18 percent of Syracuse University student body casts vote as of Wednesday
With one more day left to vote in the Student Association elections, 18.5 percent of the Syracuse University student body has already voted as of 5 p.m. Wednesday Read more »
