Explainer: How rising COVID-19 cases could impact campus operations
As of Sunday, SU reported 79 active cases among students, faculty and staff in central New York. Read more »
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MealMe prepares SU launch comparing prices of delivery apps
MealMe team plans to meet with several student organizations at SU and learn about their favorite restaurants so they can target students with deals at popular restaurants near SU. Read more »
SU defends response to data breach amid criticism, anger
The breach occurred late on Sept. 25 after a university employee fell victim to a phishing attack in which the employee clicked a link and exposed their credentials to a “malicious actor." Read more »
SU officials, experts hope Biden will reverse Trump-era Title IX policies
Last May, then-Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos finalized several changes to Title IX, a law passed in 1972 that prohibits sex discrimination in schools that receive federal funding. Read more »
Biden administration expands protections for LGBTQ employees
The order affirms that people of LGBTQ identities are protected from employment discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Read more »
For 32 years, Flight 103 victims' families have pushed investigation forward
How families of Pan Am victims have shaped SU, DOJ. Read more »
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 »
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 »
Q&A: Falk professor Rick Burton on Carrier Dome’s 40-year anniversary
The Daily Orange spoke with Rick Burton on the week of the Carrier Dome’s 40th anniversary about how the Dome has helped Syracuse stand out and about the 2014 committee that led to this year’s renovations. Read more »
Faculty express concerns about online degree program with for-profit company
The university partnered with 2U, a for-profit corporation, to create an online degree program in the School of Social Work. Faculty in the school have expressed concerns about the program’s financial viability. Read more »
Professor says Degree Works violates student privacy rights
Professors at SU can access the GPA and grades of every student at the university through an online program called Degree Works. Read more »
Student arrested on charge of making graffiti says they are justified
Syracuse University freshman Kym McGowan was arrested Wednesday for making graffiti speaking against the university. They said the graffiti was misinterpreted as bias-related. Read more »
How 3 students and a Falk professor quantified the Tim Tebow effect
It’s estimated that Tebow brought $30,000-40,000 of revenue to each minor league game he played in. Read more »
Mayor, county executive declare county-wide anti-racism week
The proclamation came after the city’s first “Stand Against Racism” walk in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
Falk opens new office to prepare students for post-graduation careers
The office will provide career coaching, skills training and networking to Falk students. Read more »
University Senate urges chancellor to help students barred from registration by financial holds
USen passed a motion that calls on Chancellor Kent Syverud to allow students with financial holds to register for spring classes. Read more »
AN HONEST LIVING: How David Falk revolutionized the sports agent industry
Falk has represented athletes like Michael Jordan in his storied 40-plus-year career and relied on honesty and bluntness to break into the business. Read more »
WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS CLASS?: Let these iconic Bachelor stars help pick your courses for the upcoming semester
If you haven't found the one yet, check out these classes before Myslice registration opens. Read more »
An SU student’s guide to picking a major that doesn’t suck
Picking a major in college isn't easy, especially because there's so many of them, so here are the best and worst ones from each school and college. Read more »
Maxwell civics program recognized in national online case study
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs’ citizenship and civic engagement program was part of the study. Read more »
Unsurprised: Faculty react to report showing women professors earn less on average than men at Syracuse University
The report, released in December, detailed pay gaps between women and men professors. Most said they were not surprised by the report’s findings. Read more »
