SU appoints interim dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science
Isik, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science, will serve as interim dean after Dean Teresa Dahlberg steps down in January. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud
Syverud got coffee with SU students on Monday. Here's what he discussed.
Students in attendance raised concerns about the lack of diversity within faculty, off-campus housing and isolation of law school students from the rest of SU’s alumni network. Read more »
SU holds hope for an inclusive future
Student Life columnist Jennifer Bancamper examines university changes following the Theta Tau videos controversy. Read more »
UNRESOLVED: Women faculty are divided over pay gap after SU announces resolution
Nearly one year ago, Syracuse University released a faculty salary review report that showed a statistically and economically significant university-wide gender pay gap. Since then, the university has taken a series of actions to close the gap. Read more »
WhatsApp grants SU faculty members $50,000 for research on misinformation
Two researchers in the School of Information Studies received the grant to research the spread of misinformation on WhatsApp. Read more »
Theta Tau chapter, SU legal teams to appear at hearing
Thursday’s hearing is part of a legal action taken by the Tau chapter of the Theta Tau fraternity against Syracuse University. Read more »
Hendricks Chapel will sponsor 2 relief trips to Puerto Rico
Student volunteers will assist in cleanup efforts and help communities that are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Read more »
Committee finds SU graduate employees don’t make living wage
The Graduate Student Organization’s Employment Issues Committee determined that 75 percent of graduate assistants are paid less than the cost of attendance. Read more »
SU survey: SEM 100 met its goals
Just over 66 percent of students who took the course responded to the survey. Read more »
4 news stories from Syracuse you missed while on Thanksgiving break
A fight at Destiny USA on Black Friday resulted in two men sustaining non life-threatening stab wounds, among other things. Read more »
Syverud calls for SU review of new sexual assault guidelines
Chancellor Kent Syverud has tasked several groups with comprehensively reviewing new federal guidelines for people accused of sexual assault. Read more »
Here are the latest SU campus construction updates
The foundation of the $62.5 million National Veterans Resource Center is complete, and the construction of the steel structure will begin. Read more »
DPS interviews show students involved in Theta Tau videos apologizing for skit
Interviews conducted by SU’s Department of Public Safety in April were obtained by Syracuse.com. Portions of the video were published Friday morning. Read more »
Students, facilitators say SU’s new 1st-year forum failed to address issues of diversity, inclusion
SEM 100 only scratched the surface of important topics related to race and identity, students and faculty involved in the course said. Read more »
53 SU faculty to be hired through ‘Cluster Hires Initiative’
Syracuse University has chosen the seven themes for its Cluster Hires Initiative and approved funding for 53 faculty members. Read more »
SEM 100 has been a success for SU
Moderate columnist Bethanie Viele argues that SEM 100 has been a success for Syracuse University, despite criticism from students and facilitators. Read more »
Here’s how SU’s 5 new diversity officers will address issues of diversity, inclusion
SU has appointed five new diversity officers who plan to address diversity issues in their respective schools. They’ll do this by listening to the concerns of the community. Read more »
Graduate student liaison aims to improve communication between SA, GSO
Obi Afriyie has attended weekly Student Association meetings with hopes of improving the communication between GSO and SA, he said. After spending two years as SA’s parliamentarian, he is now in his first year as a GSO senator. Read more »
Schine Student Center renovations to begin in May
Renovations will involve adding seating and dining options to Schine Dining and expanding the central atrium to create a lounge on the main floor. Read more »
SU appoints 1st woman Board of Trustees chair
Kathleen Walters, a business executive, currently serves as vice chair of the Board of Trustees. She will replace Steven Barnes as chair in May 2019. Read more »
Students, faculty weigh in on Trump administration transgender proposal
A memo from the Department of Health and Human Services recently suggested a more rigid definition of gender that would eliminate federal recognition for more than 1 million Americans. Read more »
SU honors veterans at Hendricks Chapel ceremony
Hundreds of SU community members attended the Veterans Day Ceremony, which comes two days before the national holiday. Read more »
Gallery: SU hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Syracuse University held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Hendricks Chapel on Friday. Read more »
Student advisory committee aims to represent narratives of all SU students
The Division of Marketing and Communications created a Student Communications Advisory Committee to better reflect and reach SU’s student population. Read more »
