Tag: Chancellor Kent Syverud
SU won’t make a public commitment to divest from private prisons
The Board of Trustees rejected a resolution to make a public statement committing to not invest in for-profit prisons. Read More »
Here’s everything you need to know about SU’s new first-year seminar
First-year and transfer students will be required to take SEM 100, a non-graded, five-week course based on a shared reading. Read More »
iSchool Dean Liz Liddy announces plans to retire
Liz Liddy, dean of the School of Information Studies, has helped create new opportunities for iSchool students since she started as a visiting assistant professor in 1983. Read More »
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 »
Provost says SU has eliminated gender pay gap between faculty
Some senators said they were still concerned with the university’s handling of the faculty gender pay gap. Read More »
Recognize Us protests, marches across SU campus Tuesday night
The Tuesday night protest went from Chancellor Kent Syverud’s house on Comstock Avenue to Hendricks Chapel, where students shared ongoing concerns about university-wide issues. Read More »
SU alumni donate $5 million for social justice center
The Lender Center for Social Justice will be run by Syracuse University professors Marcelle Haddix and Kendall Phillips. Read More »
SU to expand child, elder care benefits for faculty, graduate students
SU’s Benefits Advisory Council voted to approve expanded resources for faculty, staff and students to provide child and elder care. Read More »
2 lawsuits related to Theta Tau videos, explained
There are two ongoing lawsuits against Syracuse University filed in state and federal courts by students involved in the Theta Tau videos. Read More »
SU tops annual fundraising goal by nearly $90,000
The donations exceeded 2017’s fundraising total by nearly 20 percent. Read More »
University senators applaud new ban on relationships between employees, undergrads
SU announced the new policy on Monday to combat the dangers of power imbalances in employee-student relationships. Read More »
SU bans sexual, romantic relationships between employees and undergrads
The new policy, announced Monday, also prohibits relationships between employees and certain graduate students. Read More »
As students return to SU, many say fallout from the Theta Tau controversy lingers on campus
Theta Tau was permanently expelled from SU last spring. But students returning to campus say they continue to feel its impact. Read More »
Middle States approves SU reaccreditation
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education voted to approve accreditation of Syracuse University in June. Read More »
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 »
Judge denies request from students involved in Theta Tau videos for SU transcripts without disciplinary notation
Two students said the disciplinary notation would hurt their chances of transferring to other schools, according to court documents. Read More »
SU professor appointed interim chief diversity officer
Keith Alford, a professor of social work, will oversee Syracuse University’s diversity and inclusion efforts as interim chief diversity officer, SU announced Thursday. Read More »
Nearly 200 SU community members frustrated by division restructuring
As SU’s Marketing and Communications Division is restructured, many staffers were informed that their jobs will no longer exist, according to the petition. Read More »
SU announces Greek life review consultants
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the Greek life review soon after the Theta Tau fraternity’s initial April suspension. Read More »
SU gave former athletic director $1.5 million contract after NCAA sanctions
Daryl Gross was awarded the contract after the NCAA imposed harsh sanctions on the SU men’s basketball program for violations that occurred during his time as athletic director. Read More »
Here’s what Jim Boeheim, Kent Syverud and other top SU officials earned in 2016
Several individuals’ salaries topped $2 million in 2016, according to the university’s annual IRS form. Read More »
Read the top 10 best News stories of spring 2018
Here are the best-reported and best-written stories of the spring 2018 semester, picked by The Daily Orange News staff. Read More »
Kathrine Switzer recalls marathon barriers, pushes for inclusion in 2018 commencement address
Switzer drew parallels between her athletic career and helping others find their talent at the ceremony, encouraging graduates to look everywhere for inspiration. Read More »
Conduct hearings for students involved in the Theta Tau videos ongoing as of Thursday afternoon
The University Conduct Board will issue decisions to 16 students after the hearings conclude. Read More »