For 32 years, Flight 103 victims' families have pushed investigation forward
How families of Pan Am victims have shaped SU, DOJ. Read more »
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Faculty raise concerns about SU's COVID-19 response, workload at forum
Some professors worry that they will have to commit to choosing modes of instruction for the fall 2021 semester before knowing what the pandemic will look like then. Read more »
SU data breach exposes nearly 10,000 names, Social Security numbers
The university has sent letters to affected students, alerting them that it had investigated a September data security breach involving some of their personal information. Read more »
New Center on Disability and Inclusion will focus on research, engagement
The center, which SU’s School of Education launched in the fall, functions as an umbrella for several pre-existing units within the school. Read more »
Online learning threatens students' privacy, experts say
Since the onset of the pandemic, professors have employed a patchwork of software, such as video conferencing apps and remote proctoring services, to hold classes and administer tests at a time when packed lecture halls are a public health hazard. Read more »
Syverud announces diversity and inclusion plan in winter message
The plan will entail a review of current infrastructure, including former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s external review of the Department of Public Safety and other projects. Read more »
Gallery: The 1st day of Schine Student Center since its renovations
Students and faculty poured into the newly renovated Schine Student Center on Monday to explore its dining options and study spaces. Read more »
SU political science professors react to Joe Biden's inauguration
SU political science professors believe Biden's presidency will signal a period of restoration in the U.S. Read more »
Campus closure after rising COVID-19 cases, SU uses biased test proctoring
In this episode of The Daily Orange Podcast, we talk about why Syracuse University switched to online learning and how students feel about the sudden change. Read more »
Rep. John Katko defeats Dana Balter in race for New York's 24th district
Katko received 7,392 absentee votes in Onondaga County as of Thursday night while Balter had 16,678. Read more »
Howie Hawkins unsurprised by election results, hopeful for Green Party
This was Hawkins’ 25th campaign — and loss — for public office. Read more »
Common Council unanimously appoints SU alumnus Ronnie White Jr.
White will fill the spot of former Councilor Tim Rudd, who resigned after accepting a job as Mayor Ben Walsh’s budget director in September. Read more »
Students celebrate Biden victory, list expectations for next 4 years
University Neighborhood residents celebrated the victory on their front lawns or roofs, or taped signs to their houses, many of them denouncing Trump. Read more »
JOE BIDEN WINS: 1st Syracuse University alumnus to be elected president
Biden is the first Syracuse University graduate to be elected president of the United States. Read more »
Former County Executive Joanie Mahoney named SUNY-ESF president
The SUNY Board of Trustees approved Mahoney’s appointment in a resolution Wednesday. Read more »
First Multicultural Week to feature student testimonies, performances
Multicultural Week is meant address the #NotAgainSU and Black Lives Matter movements as well as difficulties people of color face in the professional world. Read more »
SU receives $4.3 million to lead disability-inclusive employment initiative
The institute will put $4.3 million toward a project on disability-inclusive employment policy. Read more »
University extends deadline for dropping classes, taking pass/fail
Undergraduate students may drop a course if they continue to be registered for 12 or more credits. Read more »
SU launches first online JD/MBA degree in the nation
SU’s College of Law and Martin J. Whitman School of Management offer a juris doctor degree and a master’s in business administration through the program. Read more »
Newhouse dean search finalists to visit campus
The three candidates are scheduled to visit the Newhouse School for two days each throughout the month of January. Read more »
SU professors studying Syracuse evictions with local housing activist
The study is following 30 people over the course of a year, with most of the participants found in eviction court. Read more »
SU alumna speaks about art exhibit on surrealism, printmaking
SU alumna hosted a lecture in Shaffer Art Building on the work of surrealist Boris Margo. Read more »
SU announces 2020 Commencement severe weather plan
In case of severe weather, the Commencement would be held at the Manley Field House. Read more »
Convocation date changes create difficulties for families
While Commencement 2020 is still scheduled for Sunday, May 10, several schools and colleges have moved their convocations up to Friday, May 8. Read more »
