Tag: Chancellor
#NotAgainSU ends Barnes Center sit-in
Protest organizers announced the end of #NotAgainSU's sit-in at the Barnes Center on Thursday night. The occupation lasted eight days. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud denies cover-up of racist incidents
The chancellor said Thursday that he isn’t aware of intentional efforts to hide reports of racial graffiti in Day Hall. Read More »
Senate passes resolution urging SU to cancel classes on campus
The University Senate passed the resolution on Wednesday afternoon. Read More »
Syverud says manifesto AirDrop reports ‘probably a hoax,’ gives update on investigation into racist verbal attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud gave a brief speech at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting prior a public forum regarding the recent racist and bias-related incidents at or near SU. Read More »
Some faculty, departments cancel classes, university remains open
Some Syracuse University professors and departments have canceled classes or allowed absences following an alleged white supremacist manifesto was sent to students. Read More »
Asian, Asian American students grapple with hate crimes
Members of the Chinese Student and Scholars Association presented Chancellor Kent Syverud with a list of nine demands at a Friday meeting. Read More »
Jim Boeheim clarifies earlier statement, answers questions at Barnes Center sit-in
Jim Boeheim visited the Barnes Center sit-in Saturday afternoon with Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim. Read More »
State Sen. May, Assemblyman Magnarelli visit Barnes Center sit-in
Both state representatives told student protesters they were disturbed by the recent hate crimes on and near SU's campus. Read More »
‘This is my responsibility’: Syverud pledges to address protesters' demands
Protesters at the Barnes Center went through all 10 of their demands will Chancellor Kent Syverud for about an hour. Read More »
Over 1,000 people sign petition calling for Syverud’s resignation
The petition was created in response to Syracuse University's delayed communication of racist graffiti in Day Hall. Read More »
SU officials respond to student demands at sit-in
If the students’ requests aren’t met by Nov. 20, they will call on the resignation of Chancellor Kent Syverud and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud apologizes for university response to dorm graffiti
The chancellor emailed the campus community on Tuesday morning. Read More »
Vice President for Research John Liu appointed as interim provost
Liu will replace Provost Michele Wheatly, who is stepping down to take on the role of special adviser to the chancellor. Read More »
Questions over Syverud’s remarks, free speech working group dominate Senate discussion
On Wednesday, Chancellor Kent Syverud was asked to provide specifics about what exactly a newly created “Free Speech Working Group” will do at SU. Read More »
Title IX changes remain unimplemented nearly a year after proposal
The proposed changes shift the definition of sexual harassment. Read More »
SU launches personal pronoun feature on MySlice
The service was developed to allow gender-nonconforming students to identify themselves more accurately and feel more included on campus. Read More »
Background checks raise concerns among faculty
Provost Wheatly’s announcement that new faculty members must undergo background checks included few details about what the process will include. Read More »
The D.O. is moving to a new home due to SU construction plans
After more than three decades at 744 Ostrom Ave., The Daily Orange is moving its operation down the street due to university construction plans. Read More »
SU students attend diplomatic peace forum on Korean conflict
The 2019 Global Peace Forum on Korea was held at Columbia University in September. Read More »
SU developing online programming following national trend
SU offers 19 online master’s programs and five online certificates of advanced study. Read More »
Chancellor’s remarks on free speech spark mixed reactions
Chancellor Kent Syverud said that students should be exposed to a “true range of views” heading into the 2020 election season. Read More »
Whitman School of Management celebrates 100 year anniversary
Enrollment rises and drops, corporate ties and alumni relations have largely defined the school’s first 100 years. Read More »