NCAA encourages no athletic activities on Election Day
The NCAA encouraged no athletic activities on Election Day “so athletes can vote and participate in their ultimate responsibility as citizens.” Read more »
Syracuse
Syracuse teams, head coaches weigh in on nationwide protests
Syracuse head coaches and teams have posted on social media and released statements about George Floyd’s death and racial disparities in the country. Read more »
John Wildhack and Herman Frazier discuss fall sports and COVID-19 testing
Both John Wildhack and Herman Frazier addressed the media for an hour on Wednesday, commenting on COVID-19 protocols, racial protests and more. Read more »
SU forms citizen board to review DPS complaints, freezes hiring of officers
A citizen board will review complaints made about SU’s public safety force. The university will also freeze the hiring of new officers. Read more »
Last Chance for Change demonstrators march through SU campus
Protests against police brutality entered their tenth consecutive day in Syracuse. Read more »
SU to test students for coronavirus in groups when semester starts
SU will use pooled saliva testing, which combines samples from several individuals, to narrow down potential cases of the virus. Read more »
Over 6,000 people sign petition to remove Christopher Columbus statue
The petition calls for the city of Syracuse to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus from Columbus Circle. Read more »
What to know about Benny Williams, Syracuse’s 1st 2021 commit
Williams averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds per game last season and helped St. Andrew's Episcopal School win its second-ever conference title. Read more »
Gov. Cuomo aims to pass police reform agenda after George Floyd protests
The “Say Their Name” reform agenda would make police disciplinary records more transparent and would restrict police from using chokeholds during arrests. Read more »
Protesters in Syracuse march peacefully for 5th day
Organizers later convened at a parking lot near the Syracuse Police Department headquarters, where they continued registering people to vote in New York state. Read more »
4-star 2020 center Frank Anselem commits to Syracuse
4-star center Frank Anselem committed to Syracuse on Wednesday, choosing the Orange over Georgia, New Mexico and San Diego State. Read more »
Alpha Chi Rho fraternity sues SU to reverse suspension
The fraternity initially won an appeal in February that lifted its sanctions. A university official who oversees the conduct system overturned the findings of the appeal on March 3. Read more »
SA expresses solidarity with protests against police brutality
The organization commits to preventing racist acts on-campus. Read more »
Awning app aims to provide immediate mental health treatment
Syracuse University alumnus Daniel Fridliand developed Awning Anxiety Relief to provide immediate mental health treatment for students. Read more »
8 Syracuse seniors to use extra year of eligibility
Eight Syracuse seniors announced their intentions to return next spring using the NCAA's extra year of eligibility. Read more »
Midfielder Mary Rahal to forgo extra year of eligibility
Rahal, a starting midfielder, tallied 74 goals and 30 assists over four seasons with the Orange after redshirting her freshman year. Read more »
Syracuse University Holds Inaugural Virtual Esports Industry Pro Summit
The esports industry summit was organized virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, and drew about 400,000 total viewers both on-demand and live. Read more »
Jerry Stiller's rise to comedy fame began at SU
The late actor, comedian Jerry Stiller got his start at Syracuse University in the 1940s, when the drama department was in its infancy, through the guidance of professor Sawyer Falk. Read more »
UU sells T-shirts to support COVID-19 relief funds
The proceeds from the T-shirt sales will benefit the MusiCares Coronavirus Relief Fund and the Central New York COVID-19 Community Support Fund. Read more »
SU to raise cost of tuition for 2020-21 academic year
All full-time undergraduate students admitted to SU in fall 2018 and after will now pay an increased $54,700 in tuition. Read more »
Jerry Stiller received awards for comedic talent during time as SU student
Stiller graduated from Syracuse University in 1950 and appeared in several SU student productions, including “The Bourgeois Gentleman,” which he starred in his senior year. Read more »
SU alumnus Sam Lloyd remembered by friends and family
The SU alumnus and actor died April 30 at age 56. His friends and family described him as goofy and unafraid to be himself. Read more »
UU hosts virtual performance by DJ Kaytranada
Kaytranada performed songs such as “Be Your Girl” and “GLOWED UP” at the concert, at times dancing with a glass of wine in hand. Read more »
How SU students can apply for coronavirus emergency relief funding
Students can now apply to receive financial assistance for coronavirus-related expenses. Read more »
