Tag: Chancellor
SU policy differs for service, support animals
The university’s Assistance Animal Policy describes a service animal as providing “active” support, while an emotional support animal provides “passive” support. Read More »
SU student to nominate Kevin Richardson for honorary degree
Richardson will visit the SU campus on Sept. 8 and 9. Read More »
SU adds restrictions to minors on campus after sexual assault allegations against former student
Conrad Mainwaring, a former Olympic athlete and graduate student at SU in the 1980s, has been accused of sexually assaulting at least seven SU students. Read More »
NVRC starts to take shape as opening date approaches
The complex will consolidate the university’s resources for veterans into one building. Read More »
Kevin Richardson to lead discussion at SU about his exoneration
“Justice in America: A Discussion on the Exoneration of the Central Park 5” will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Read More »
SU to recognize Kevin Richardson of Central Park Five
Richardson will visit Syracuse University 30 years after his wrongful arrest. He once dreamed of attending SU and playing the trumpet in its band. Read More »
SU alumnus donates $300,000 for scholarships to underrepresented students
Rob and Shelly Light’s donation will fund scholarships for students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read More »
Here are the 10 biggest Syracuse news stories since the Class of 2019’s freshman year
During the Class of 2019’s time at SU, the university was put on lockdown after a nearby shooting, a dean was arrested on prostitution charges and ride-hailing services were legalized in upstate New York. Read More »
Students to present Syverud with research on ‘institutionalized racism’ at SU
A “Black Lives Matter and Religion” class began working on the campaign after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read More »
Here’s a look into the Code of Student Conduct hearing process after Theta Tau controversy
SU initially suspended 18 former Theta Tau fraternity members for videos that Chancellor Kent Syverud called “extremely racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, sexist, and hostile to people with disabilities.” Read More »
‘Crazy I came here’: The stories behind the incoming students who encountered the Theta Tau protests
Recognize Us formulated a sit-in during April 20, 2018's accepted students day. A year later, the students who were apart of the protests speak out. Read More »
SU’s ratio of tenured, tenure-track faculty drops
Syracuse University’s number of tenured or tenure track faculty was 51% in 2018. Read More »
GSO Senate discusses online student representation
Online graduate students at Syracuse University currently cannot be a senator in the Graduate Student Organization Senate. Read More »
USen discusses faculty background checks
Several of SU’s peer institutions already conduct criminal background checks on potential hires. Read More »
SU reveals plans for Schine Student Center renovation
The university held a ceremony on Tuesday to show its latest updates for Schine Student Center renovations. Read More »
SU meets goal to raise $40 million for financial aid, scholarships
The university met its goal six months earlier than planned but will continue to raise funds for scholarships and need-based aid. Read More »
Trump’s free speech executive order will do little to change existing laws, experts say
The executive order, signed in March, threatens to pull federal funding for universities and colleges that do not protect “free inquiry.” Read More »
Provost Michele Wheatly provides updates on pay equity for university faculty
Wheatly said that, expect for one school, statistical significance in gender pay disparities was eliminated. Read More »
Syverud says SU will ‘continue to vigorously protect freedom of expression’ after Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that threatens to pull research funding and grants from universities that don’t comply with federal standards of freedom of expression. Read More »
High-ranking officials detail campus construction projects at Tuesday town hall
Officials spoke about the Barnes Center at the Arch, Schine Student Center renovations and other construction updates. Read More »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud responds to criticisms of layoffs
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud answered questions at a Wednesday forum about staff layoffs, the university’s endowment and the graduate student experience. Read More »
SU responds to demands after Ackerman Avenue assault forum
Syracuse University is taking steps to address concerns about off-campus safety and policing, according to a campus-wide email sent Tuesday. Read More »
SU spends lowest-ever amount on lobbying Congress
SU’s spending on lobbying Congress dropped 75 percent in one year. Read More »
Syverud addresses University Senate on Ackerman assault
The chancellor said he is aware and concerned about the Saturday morning assault of three students on Ackerman Avenue. Read More »