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SU to hold graduation ceremony based on feedback from Class of 2020

The potential on-campus Commencement ceremonies would be held once public health officials agree large public gatherings are safe and appropriate. Read More »

March 26, 2020 at 7:50 pm


Students unable to move out by March 22 will receive room and board refunds

Students who live in campus housing will receive reimbursements regardless of whether they moved out by SU’s March 22 deadline. Read More »

March 24, 2020 at 10:57 pm


SU to provide room and board reimbursement

Chancellor Kent Syverud said SU will reimburse students for room and board after the university moved the remainder of the semester online. Read More »

March 23, 2020 at 6:40 pm


Seniors devastated after leaving friends, campus opportunities

Though many seniors said they feel disappointed with how their last year at SU is ending, they also understand they’re not the only ones suffering. Read More »

March 23, 2020 at 12:20 am


Class of 2020 will have Commencement, but date is unclear

Public health advisories could require the university to change the details of this year’s Commencement. Read More »

March 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm


SU suspends on-campus classes for remainder of semester

SU's decision Monday to move all classes online comes hours after Onondaga County confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus. Read More »

March 16, 2020 at 2:07 pm


How Syracuse University students will take classes online

Students and their families have asked about how SU will handle the logistics of moving classes online. Here’s what they know and what there are still questions about. Read More »

March 12, 2020 at 12:21 am


Day Hall residents remain worried after racist incidents

Several residents in Day Hall are concerned because the perpetrators of racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic incidents have not been found. Read More »

March 11, 2020 at 10:47 pm


#NotAgainSU unsure when occupation will end, calls for more negotiations

Organizers said at a Tuesday press conference that they aren’t sure when their occupation of Crouse-Hinds Hall will end. They said they would like to finish negotiations with SU officials so they can move on. Read More »

March 10, 2020 at 9:30 pm


Flyer at SUNY-ESF dorm falsely says students were quarantined

SUNY-ESF officials are investigating the incident as an instance of bias targeting individuals based on race. No one at the school is quarantined, officials said. Read More »

March 10, 2020 at 5:14 pm


SU cancels domestic spring break travel programs as coronavirus spreads

The university has canceled all spring break travel programs outside of Syracuse. It has also set up a web page and call center to handle questions and concerns about the coronavirus. Read More »

March 9, 2020 at 9:57 pm


Syracuse hospital tests patient for coronavirus

Doctors say the patient is at very low risk of having the virus, according to Syracuse.com. The hospital has sent samples from the patient to the state Health Department’s Lab in Albany and expects results in two days. Read More »

March 9, 2020 at 9:49 pm


SU suspends study abroad program in Madrid due to coronavirus

Students studying in Madrid will have to leave the country by Sunday and won’t be allowed back on SU’s main campus until after spring break. Read More »

March 9, 2020 at 9:26 pm


#NotAgainSU to continue Crouse-Hinds occupation for 4th week

During Friday’s negotiations, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford said the university would need until at least the end of the semester to craft a statement about what happened during the protests in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read More »

March 9, 2020 at 12:18 am


SA working with campus committees to reform SEM 100

Each of Syracuse University’s schools and colleges will vote on whether to include reforms to inclusion and diversity coursework in their curriculum. Read More »

March 9, 2020 at 12:04 am


SU ends negotiations with #NotAgainSU

#NotAgainSU and university officials made slow progress negotiating on the movement’s demands throughout the four meetings this week. Read More »

March 7, 2020 at 8:01 pm


No resolution after 4th day of #NotAgainSU negotiations

Organizers and SU officials exchanged in a tense back-and-forth exchange over #NotAgainSU’s demands that SU acknowledge institutional white supremacy. Read More »

March 6, 2020 at 11:37 pm


SU cancels spring break study abroad due to coronavirus

The programs were canceled out of concern for the safety, security and free movement of SU students and faculty, Chancellor Kent Syverud said in a campus-wide email. Read More »

March 6, 2020 at 8:42 pm


Syracuse 8 and THE General Body: A look at SU’s response to past protests

#NotAgainSU has met with university officials throughout the week to negotiate its additional demands. The groups have yet to reach an agreement. Read More »

March 4, 2020 at 11:49 pm


#NotAgainSU to continue sit-in until negotiations finish

Students pushed administration Wednesday night to set a concrete date for their next negotiation meeting. Read More »

March 4, 2020 at 11:20 pm


1st #NotAgainSU negotiation: Syverud won’t resign, tuition freeze unlikely

#NotAgainSU organizers and administrators debated resignations, campus protest policies and prior agreements in their first official negotiation meeting. Read More »

March 3, 2020 at 12:22 am


SU to create plan for suspending classes in case of coronavirus outbreak

The University Center for Online and Digital Learning will collaborate with SU’s schools, colleges and Information Technology Services to create the plan “out of an abundance of caution.” Read More »

March 2, 2020 at 2:25 pm


STEM dominates SU leadership and research, professors say

At SU, scientists occupy most of the university's top research positions. Some professors say that needs to change. Read More »

March 2, 2020 at 12:06 am


How leaders at other universities handle student protests

Campus demonstrations are common, but few universities and colleges across the country have suspended students participating in protests. Read More »

March 1, 2020 at 11:07 pm