5 SU clubs to check out this semester
The student involvement fair is Sept. 5, but until then, these clubs are worth looking into. Read more »
School of Education
SU Board of Trustees extends Chancellor Kent Syverud’s contract through 2024
Kent Syverud began his appointment as SU’s chancellor in 2014. His contract has been extended another six years. Read more »
Committee to oversee audit of SU disability services
The audit will include a review of SU’s processes and policies on student housing, academic and non-academic accommodations, medical leaves and other disability-related policies. 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 »
At 101, this SU alumna is influencing readership in Syracuse and beyond
Colvin, who’s traveled to 62 countries, found her passion for promoting literacy in central New York, where she founded Literacy Volunteers of America. Read more »
2nd REAL Talks to foster dialogue about economic issues facing students
After recent tuition hikes and GOP tax overhauls, this Friday’s REAL Talks event will provide a safe space to discuss financial issues facing students today. Read more »
Board works to free up more academic space for Syracuse University schools and colleges
The Campus Facilities Advisory Board is tasked with evaluating the major 20-year Campus Framework plan. 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 »
Syracuse University faculty to host lecture series aimed at strengthening inclusion
Through the discussion series, the professors hope to foster candid conversations with students about police brutality, rape culture and economic injustice. Read more »
Members elected to Student Association boards, committees during 1st meeting
President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati also discussed a possible initiative to increase campus transit accessibility. Read more »
As SU moves toward 'One University' brand, career services on campus could become more centralized
In an effort to understand Syracuse University's individual school and colleges' career services, The Daily Orange analyzed thousands of data points on the subject from available reports. Read more »
Here’s the rundown on where SU school and college convocation ceremonies will be this weekend
Commencement events will be held at SUNY-ESF and on Syracuse University’s Main Campus and South Campus Thursday through Sunday. Read more »
Syracuse University deans promote 'It's On Us' Week of Action, Sexual Assault Awareness Month
School of Education Dean Joanna Masingila and Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz, dean of enrollment and the student experience, detail events for the "It's On Us" Week of Action and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Read more »
Colleagues, students remember late African American Studies professor’s passion for teaching
Renate “Rennie” Simson, professor of African American Studies at Syracuse University, died on Feb. 19. Read more »
Schools in the city of Syracuse see no integration in sight
The Syracuse City School District continues to face segregation along racial and economic lines. Read more »
Syracuse University professor finds a way for breast cancer survivors to stay healthy
A researcher at Syracuse University has discovered a simple way to help breast cancer survivors taking Aromatase Inhibitors live in good health. Read more »
Chancellor’s Task Force Encourages Participation in OCR Visit
Syracuse University administrators explain what representatives from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights will speak about on campus this week. Read more »
Jamesville-DeWitt Capital project includes large scale renovations on school buildings
Residents of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District approved a comprehensive capital project aimed at improving the facilities of district buildings last Tuesday. The project is estimated to have a cost of $12.1 million dollars. Read more »
School of Education professors awarded grant to examine teacher education simulations
Ben Dotger, professor of teaching and leadership, and Sharon Dotger, associate professor of science education, are the two professors who received the grant. Read more »
Students and faculty express importance of SU recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day
The Indigenous Students at Syracuse organization, Indigenous Graduate Students and Office of Multicultural Affairs set up a table in front of the Schine Student Center as part of SU’s university-wide celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. Read more »
Syracuse University to acknowledge indigenous student community moving forward
Syracuse University recently announced it would now be recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October. Read more »
Panelists address police brutality and Ku Klux Klan flyers in Syracuse during NAACP town hall meeting
Panelists from the Syracuse University community address issues such as police brutality and Ku Klux Klan flyers being distributed in Syracuse during a town hall meeting for SU's chapter of the NAACP. Read more »
Author speaks to SU community about creating positive change in toxic urban settings
Shawn Ginwright, an associate professor of education in San Francisco State University’s Africana studies department, gave a presentation Thursday night primarily based on the tactics and ideas needed in urban schools and communities to successfully prevent hopelessness, social toxicity and structural violence. Read more »
Officials welcome announcement of changes in Syracuse University's free speech policies
Free speech experts weigh in on Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud's recent announcement on the free speech revision. Read more »
