Former student says SU ran “inadequate and biased” Title IX investigation, brings lawsuit to federal court
A former student who was expelled from SU for sexual assault is suing the university for damages in federal court. Read more »
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Transcript: SU Chancellor Kent Syverud answers questions about hate crimes, bias-related incidents on campus
In an interview on Saturday with The Daily Orange and CitrusTV, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud responded to six questions regarding at least 16 reported racist, anti-Semitic… Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud denies cover-up of racist incidents
The chancellor said Thursday that he isn’t aware of intentional efforts to hide reports of racial graffiti in Day Hall. Read more »
Frustrations boil over at Senate meeting regarding racist, anti-Semitic incidents
The meeting lasted about two hours. Maxwell Auditorium was packed full and people waited outside the room to listen in. Read more »
Senate passes resolution urging SU to cancel classes on campus
The University Senate passed the resolution on Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
Syverud says manifesto AirDrop reports ‘probably a hoax,’ gives update on investigation into racist verbal attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud gave a brief speech at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting prior a public forum regarding the recent racist and bias-related incidents at or near SU. Read more »
DPS chief defends Syverud minutes after Gov. Cuomo criticizes the chancellor
At least 11 hate crimes or bias-related incidents have been reported on or around Syracuse University's campus since Nov. 7. Read more »
Some faculty, departments cancel classes, university remains open
Some Syracuse University professors and departments have canceled classes or allowed absences following an alleged white supremacist manifesto was sent to students. Read more »
Jim Boeheim clarifies earlier statement, answers questions at Barnes Center sit-in
Jim Boeheim visited the Barnes Center sit-in Saturday afternoon with Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim. Read more »
Syverud to provide 'detailed responses' to #NotAgainSU next week
Chancellor Kent Syverud said in a video message to the campus community that he will provide "detailed responses" to the Barnes Center protesters next week. Read more »
‘This is my responsibility’: Syverud pledges to address protesters' demands
Protesters at the Barnes Center went through all 10 of their demands will Chancellor Kent Syverud for about an hour. Read more »
Center for International Services hosts Asian student-led forum
Asian students voiced concerns about SEM 100, financial aid and the need for Mandarin-speaking counselors at Thursday’s forum. Read more »
University Senate to vote on proposal in support of protesters
Fifteen University Senators are proposing a resolution calling on SU administration to refrain from retaliating against protesters. This comes as a sit-in at The Barnes… Read more »
Over 1,000 people sign petition calling for Syverud’s resignation
The petition was created in response to Syracuse University's delayed communication of racist graffiti in Day Hall. Read more »
'We want Kent': Students reiterate concerns over racial slurs at 2nd forum
Tuesday’s was the second of two forums held this week to discuss racist graffiti. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud apologizes for university response to dorm graffiti
The chancellor emailed the campus community on Tuesday morning. Read more »
SU community celebrates Veterans Day
Students, faculty and alumni gathered in Hendricks Chapel to honor veterans and their families. Read more »
Vice President for Research John Liu appointed as interim provost
Liu will replace Provost Michele Wheatly, who is stepping down to take on the role of special adviser to the chancellor. Read more »
SU veterans say university deserves No. 1 'Best for Vets' ranking
The Military Times ranked SU as the No.1 private school for veterans on its 2020 ‘Best for Vets’ list on Oct. 29, according to SU News. Read more »
Questions over Syverud’s remarks, free speech working group dominate Senate discussion
On Wednesday, Chancellor Kent Syverud was asked to provide specifics about what exactly a newly created “Free Speech Working Group” will do at SU. Read more »
Title IX changes remain unimplemented nearly a year after proposal
The proposed changes shift the definition of sexual harassment. Read more »
SU launches personal pronoun feature on MySlice
The service was developed to allow gender-nonconforming students to identify themselves more accurately and feel more included on campus. Read more »
Chancellor Syverud signs letter opposing federal immigration policies
Almost 60 leaders of New York universities signed the letter to the New York congressional delegation. Read more »
