Tag: Chancellor Kent Syverud
Syracuse University plans to spend millions to upgrade Archbold Gymnasium, following a nationwide trend in spending
SU has previously estimated renovations to Archbold will cost about $50 million. The university plans to build a new multifloor fitness center, rock climbing wall and “multi-activity sports court.” Read More »
Mayoral candidates say Syracuse University can do more to help the city of Syracuse
During Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s tenure, SU expanded programs and the city invested money in projects such as The Warehouse. Read More »
How a new mayor can help Syracuse University redefine its commitment to the city
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses how Syracuse mayoral candidates seem eager to discuss engagement with the university, and SU should take advantage of that. Read More »
Official: Syracuse University has raised $6.25 million in support of Invest Syracuse
At the third and final Invest Syracuse public forum, officials discussed fundraising efforts for the five-year plan, new hires and “administrative spending” cuts. Read More »
Changing the Fast Forward Initiative may not have been a bad thing — if we knew it happened
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the administration’s not-so-obvious transition from Operational Excellence to the Invest Syracuse fundraising plan. Read More »
Bird Library was built 45 years ago. Now, the building’s future is uncertain under the Campus Framework plan.
Syracuse University’s academic hub turns 45 this month, but infrastructure plans for the “heart of the campus” still remain unclear. Read More »
Divestment from fossil fuels has not caused Syracuse University’s endowment to suffer, official says
The university’s growing endowment, in the wake of its decision to divest from fossil fuels, may be a signal to other schools that divestment is a viable option. Read More »
Syracuse University administration should maintain progress towards creating a more inclusive campus
The Daily Orange Editorial Board applauds the Syracuse University administration for directing effort towards increasing diversity, but recognizes there's more work to be done. Read More »
Cortland student combats sexual assault in marginalized communities
Tatiana Nolen is a sexual assault survivor and a person of color. Now she’s empowering other students of color to fight back against campus sexual assault. Read More »
Syracuse University council completes recommendations for campus accessibility
The Council on Diversity and Inclusion was established in 2016 based off recommendations from a workgroup set up by SU Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read More »
University community members frustrated plans for an Ombuds Office have not materialized
An Ombuds Office would provide an independent and confidential place for SU community members to resolve conflicts. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud approves recommendations to better university community experience
The recommendations approved include the creation of a mandatory first-year forum and a staff climate advisory group. Read More »
Mayoral candidates know little about Syracuse University’s 20-year Campus Framework project
The Campus Framework project is the university’s 20-year plan for physical campus development. The plan includes a major South Campus housing relocation to Main Campus. Read More »
When Chancellor Kent Syverud talks politics, he's thinking of students
The Daily Orange Editorial Board responds to Chancellor Kent Syverud’s recent emails denouncing President Donald Trump's policies, and how Syverud's statements put students first. Read More »
Why DACA's repeal demands unity from Syracuse University
Liberal Columnist Kyle Smith underscores the effects of terminating DACA and how Chancellor Kent Syverud plans to support Syracuse University students despite it. Read More »
Syracuse University officials provide few updates during first Invest Syracuse forum
A mix of about 75 students and faculty members attended the event, asking a range of questions about Invest Syracuse fundraising goals. The forum was hosted in Goldstein Auditorium at Schine Student Center. Read More »
Syracuse University officials detail how $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative will be funded
SU administrators want to collect $100 million for academic programs over the next five years through Invest Syracuse by fundraising, cutting administrative spending and establishing a new tuition premium. Read More »
A breakdown of the top leaders at Syracuse University
Here is a breakdown of the top 10 most important administrators at Syracuse University and what their responsibilities are. Read More »
How Syracuse University could look different within the next 4 years
SU, over the next four years, could roll out several costly infrastructure and academic initiatives and projects. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud expresses sorrow, urges tolerance after Charlottesville attack
In a campus-wide email, Chancellor Kent Syverud said SU extends its sympathies to Charlottesville and emphasized the university's core values regarding inclusion. Read More »
5 Syracuse-related news stories from the last week
Here's a look at some of the biggest Syracuse University campus and local Syracuse news stories from the past week. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud speaks out against Trump’s transgender military ban
Chancellor Kent Syverud reaffirmed Syracuse University’s commitment to the transgender community in a campus-wide email after President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender people in the military. Read More »
Syracuse University announces $100 million academic initiative
Invest Syracuse is a five-year, $100 million initiative that aims to strengthen the academic experience at Syracuse University, both for students and faculty. Read More »
Ad hoc committee creates strategies to increase support for undocumented students at Syracuse University
The Ad Hoc Committee on DACA and Undocumented Students recently completed a report that includes strategies and recommendations on how to increase support for undocumented students at Syracuse University. Read More »