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Chris Johnson named associate provost for academic affairs

Johnson has been at Syracuse since 1989 and was appointed based on his ability to advance the university’s mission as outlined in the Academic Strategic Plan. Read More »

September 18, 2018 at 7:09 pm


Invest Syracuse programs to roll out this academic year

Invest Syracuse is a $100 million fundraising plan that includes Carrier Dome renovations and SU’s plan to hire 100 more faculty members. Read More »

September 9, 2018 at 8:31 pm


Syracuse news you missed this summer

From local politics to university news, here are the biggest stories that happened over the summer. Read More »

August 26, 2018 at 8:24 pm


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 »

July 20, 2018 at 11:34 am


SU elects new Board of Trustees members

Among the five appointees is David Watson, the president and chief executive officer of Comcast Cable. Read More »

May 14, 2018 at 1:34 pm


Student representatives named to SU Board of Trustees

Incoming Student Association President Ghufran Salih and freshman Emma Peca will serve as undergraduate student representatives to the Board. Read More »

May 11, 2018 at 6:49 pm


Quiet leader: How a Syracuse University trustee from Bain Capital has influenced campus-wide change

Steven Barnes, a managing director at Bain Capital, is chair of SU’s Board of Trustees. He’s served in that role as SU’s institutional decisions have been informed by a Bain & Company assessment. Read More »

April 26, 2018 at 1:51 am


SU Board of Trustees members to attend Wednesday forum, official says

Chancellor Kent Syverud and other Syracuse University administrators will attend the forum to discuss the Theta Tau incident. Read More »

April 23, 2018 at 9:47 pm


SUNY-ESF faculty discuss future of university at town hall meeting

The town hall, organized by SUNY-ESF’s student governing organizations, was held in response to President Quentin Wheeler’s resignation announcement. Read More »

March 27, 2018 at 9:46 pm


Marc Molinaro should be the New York GOP’s pick for governor in 2018

Conservative columnist Brandon Ross argues against State Sen. John DeFrancisco’s gubernatorial run in favor of Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. Read More »

March 20, 2018 at 10:04 pm


Syracuse University to submit draft of major enrollment plan in May

The strategic enrollment plan, announced last year, will focus on recruiting applicants in states such as Texas and California. Read More »

March 6, 2018 at 1:19 am


President Quentin Wheeler stresses need to increase revenue in ‘state of the college’ address

SUNY-ESF faces an ongoing budget deficit and reduction in state aid. Read More »

February 15, 2018 at 3:18 pm


The Mowers’ contributions on and around the Hill make them an SU power couple

Eric and Judy Mower met at SU as undergraduate students in the 1960s. Ever since, they’ve continued making an impact on the Syracuse community together. Read More »

February 14, 2018 at 12:26 am


What The Daily Orange Editorial Board wants the Board of Trustees to know

The Daily Orange Editorial Board met with Chizobam Nwagwu, undergraduate representative to SU’s Board of Trustees, to discuss the issues we wants trustees to understand. Read More »

February 6, 2018 at 11:22 pm


$2.28 million donation to help fund Link Hall research center, Invent@SU program

The funding was announced on Friday in a campus-wide email to the Syracuse University community. Read More »

January 26, 2018 at 4:38 pm


Syracuse University’s $3,300 tuition premium is unusually pricey, experts say

Starting next academic year, first-year and transfer students will be subject to the tuition premium as part of a $100 million academic fundraising pledge. Read More »

January 25, 2018 at 12:43 am


Chancellor Kent Syverud to detail major Syracuse University initiatives in speech Tuesday

Syverud gave a similar address last year. At the time, he detailed the development of a funding strategy for the Academic Strategic Plan, among other things. Read More »

January 15, 2018 at 5:57 pm


Syracuse University alumnus donates $3.5 million to Archbold Gymnasium renovation

Kwang Tan, who donated to the project, graduated from Syracuse University in 1973. Read More »

December 1, 2017 at 6:16 pm


Tuition hike associated with Invest Syracuse has baffled some international students at Syracuse University

The Invest Syracuse premium will charge $3,300 on top of an annual 3 percent tuition hike. The price change has rattled some international students who don’t have flexibility in financial aid options. Read More »

November 12, 2017 at 10:16 pm


Report to detail gender pay inequities across Syracuse University faculty positions

SU Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly said Wednesday that a forthcoming report highlights issues of gender pay inequity across faculty positions at SU schools and colleges. Read More »

November 8, 2017 at 11:26 pm


Student Veterans Organization to perform one-night production in New York City

The Student Veterans Organization at Syracuse University will take its narrative show, “Separated,” to New York City on Monday. Read More »

November 8, 2017 at 8:39 pm


New York women won the right to vote 100 years ago, but are still fighting for equality today

The 19th Amendment allowed women a voice in politics, but women across the country continue the fight for equality on other fronts. Read More »

November 5, 2017 at 9:43 pm


3 students attend Syracuse University roundtable on the potential redesign of Schine Student Center

Colleen Bench, associate vice president for the division of enrollment and student experience, said she does not know how much the feasibility study costs. Read More »

October 4, 2017 at 11:49 pm


Zhanjiang 'John' Liu appointed as Syracuse University’s vice president for research

Zhanjiang “John” Liu has been appointed as Syracuse University’s vice president for research. As part of this role, he will work to increase research activity and collaboration throughout campus. Read More »

June 27, 2017 at 10:08 pm