Committee to issue report on SU disability services
SU convened the committee in April 2018 to determine whether gaps exist in the university’s current disability services and accessibility measures. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud
Political affiliation shouldn’t be considered when hiring faculty
Stephen Paisley responds to recent statements by Chancellor Kent Syverud regarding the political makeup of the Syracuse University faculty. Read more »
SU must be more transparent about Commencement 2020 plans
The Daily Orange Editorial Board recognizes the university’s efforts to coordinate a suitable commencement location, but SU officials must respond more fairly to the questions and concerns students and families have raised. Read more »
Whitman School of Management celebrates 100 year anniversary
Enrollment rises and drops, corporate ties and alumni relations have largely defined the school’s first 100 years. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syverud, Wheatly reports at 1st USen meeting
Provost Michele Wheatly announced a change in policy requiring faculty candidates to submit to background checks. Read more »
SU appoints dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science
J. Cole Smith, who served as associate provost for academic initiatives at Clemson University, will start as dean on Oct. 1. Read more »
SU policy differs for service, support animals
The university’s Assistance Animal Policy describes a service animal as providing “active” support, while an emotional support animal provides “passive” support. Read more »
SA gives feedback on campus accessibility
HirePotential, Inc., a Syracuse consulting group, visited SA as part of Syracuse University’s disability services audit report. Read more »
SU issues statement on former professor convicted of child sexual abuse
A Syracuse University spokesperson said Tuesday that the university has no reason to believe students were impacted by former professor Douglas Wonders. Read more »
SU student to nominate Kevin Richardson for honorary degree
Richardson will visit the SU campus on Sept. 8 and 9. Read more »
SU adds restrictions to minors on campus after sexual assault allegations against former student
Conrad Mainwaring, a former Olympic athlete and graduate student at SU in the 1980s, has been accused of sexually assaulting at least seven SU students. Read more »
NVRC starts to take shape as opening date approaches
The complex will consolidate the university’s resources for veterans into one building. Read more »
Fiji moves into former Theta Tau house
The fraternity’s lease at 727 Comstock Ave. ended in June. Read more »
Kevin Richardson to lead discussion at SU about his exoneration
“Justice in America: A Discussion on the Exoneration of the Central Park 5” will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Read more »
SU to recognize Kevin Richardson of Central Park Five
Richardson will visit Syracuse University 30 years after his wrongful arrest. He once dreamed of attending SU and playing the trumpet in its band. Read more »
SU alumnus donates $300,000 for scholarships to underrepresented students
Rob and Shelly Light’s donation will fund scholarships for students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read more »
Late Newhouse dean Lorraine Branham remembered for leadership, fostering community
About 100 people filled the pews of Hendricks Chapel to pay their respects to Branham, who died on April 2 after a battle with cancer. Read more »
Here are the 10 biggest Syracuse news stories since the Class of 2019’s freshman year
During the Class of 2019’s time at SU, the university was put on lockdown after a nearby shooting, a dean was arrested on prostitution charges and ride-hailing services were legalized in upstate New York. Read more »
Students to present Syverud with research on ‘institutionalized racism’ at SU
A “Black Lives Matter and Religion” class began working on the campaign after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read more »
SU to hold vigil for victims of Sri Lanka bombings
The vigil will be held Thursday at the university’s Catholic Center. Read more »
SU endorses ‘community grid’ replacement plan for aging I-81 viaduct
Chancellor Kent Syverud’s endorsement comes after years of debate over the viaduct’s future from local and state politicians, activists and city businesses. Read more »
Here’s a look into the Code of Student Conduct hearing process after Theta Tau controversy
SU initially suspended 18 former Theta Tau fraternity members for videos that Chancellor Kent Syverud called “extremely racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, sexist, and hostile to people with disabilities.” Read more »
Comparing SU’s Greek audit to other universities
Four different universities have conducted audits of their Greek life systems in recent years. Here is how they stack up to SU’s external review. Read more »
Student activists reflect on how SU has changed in the past year
A wave of activism hit SU’s campus in late April 2018. Read more »
