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SU administration should have been more transparent about recent changes to Falk College
The changes to Falk College are not inherently wrong, and they may potentially benefit the university in the long run, but both students and faculty deserve transparency and involvement with these types of decisions. The university can’t just talk about shared governance, it needs to act on it. Read More »
Falk College restructure leaves faculty, students with uncertainty
Many faculty and students received no prior official university communications pertaining to the changes to Falk College before Monday. Read More »
Letters from our community in response to campus unionization efforts
We are a crucial part of this institution, ensuring every student, staff and visitor receives the nourishment they need with a smile, regardless of our own circumstances. Read More »
InclusiveU celebrates a decade of creating ‘a home’ for students with disabilities
InclusiveU, a program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is celebrating 10 years on Syracuse University's campus. Read More »
Goldwater Scholarship brings sense of belonging, community to largest-ever SU cohort
A record number of 5 Syracuse University students have been awarded the Goldwater Scholarship, annually awarded to sophomores and juniors. Read More »
Over 20 university senators petition for ‘special meeting’ following Falk renaming
Before Syracuse University’s Senate’s final meeting of the semester began Wednesday, 24 senators signed a petition calling for a “special meeting" about the renaming of the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. At the meeting, Provost Gretchen Ritter also discussed SU's African American Studies department. Read More »
SU administrative, professional, technical staff aiming to hold election to unionize by end of May
Syracuse University staff are preparing to seek union recognition from the university, aiming to hold an election by the end of May. Read More »
With rising rates of antisemitism in the U.S., we should embrace unity to combat hate
So much misinformation is spread by the media, but by learning from the experiences of a different person you can gain valuable insight on the subject you want to understand. Read More »
Chief of Onondaga Hawk Clan shares ‘true recollection’ of U.S. history
Onondaga Hawk Clan Hoyane (Chief) Spencer Ohsgoñ:da’ Lyons spoke at the "Listen to the Elders - Speaker Series" at the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center. For the fourth installment of the series, Spencer shared some of his knowledge on Haudenosaunee governance. Read More »
David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to drop ‘Human Dynamics’ from name
The College of Sport will have programs in sport management, sport analytics, exercise science, nutrition and esports. Read More »
While you looked up at the eclipse, SUNY ESF studied animals' reactions
For the solar eclipse, SUNY ESF students and staff observed the responses of animals, birds and insects for the Eclipse Soundscapes project. Read More »
‘Reflection, redemption, reclamation’: Reimagined Take Back the Night creates safe space for survivors of sexual violence
Survivors of sexual and relationship violence gathered alongside their allies Wednesday evening for Syracuse University’s annual Take Back the Night event, which was hosted to offer a space for survivors to know they’re not alone. Read More »
Syracuse club rugby growing program through partnership with Ireland’s Leinster Rugby
Syracuse club rugby’s partnership with Leinster Rugby, a professional organization from Ireland, has helped the program reach new heights. Read More »
Syracuse University to monitor 2U's ongoing financial issues
SU uses the service edX, which operates under its parent company 2U, Inc., for many of its online degree programs. But 2U may have to file bankruptcy or liquidate if it can't cover it's $900 million long-term debt. Read More »
David Haas, Sarah’s Guest House provide patients with ‘shelter from the storm’
David Haas, executive director of Sarah's Guest House, uses his "hidden handicap" to empathize with patients battling life crises. Read More »
International students from China experience art education differently in the U.S.
While understanding this pluralistic world, I still have a long way to go in exploring my insights and style as an international student. Whether an international student or domestic student, I encourage everyone to continue to reflect on your relationship with both creativity and conformity. Read More »
SU needs to better advocate for Arab students on campus
By allowing SU students to immerse themselves in the richness of Arab culture, and learn about it in academic spaces, we can facilitate a collective appreciation and understanding of Arab contributions and achievements. Read More »
Two SU College of Law students awarded Tully Rinckey Foundation military scholarships
First-year law student Tiffany Johnson and third-year Andrew Patterson were awarded the inaugural Tully Rinckey Foundation Military Scholarship — a scholarship awarded to law students who have served or are serving in the United States Armed Forces. Read More »
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs named top school for public affairs by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News and World Report ranked Maxwell number one 13 out of the 14 times that peer surveys in the program have been conducted. Read More »
First Green Innovation Competition awards $15,000 toward student sustainability proposal
Sophomores Josephine Crow and Lilyan Minicozzi received the first-place title and a $15,000 grant at Syracuse University’s inaugural Green Innovation Competition. Their project, “Marmalade: turning university waste into something sweet!” proposes a waste-reduction and recycling system for dormitory move-in and move-out. Read More »
SA fails to reach goal of 10% undergraduate participation in elections
In the most recent Student Association elections, 743 undergraduate students cast a ballot — around 100 less than the last election cycle. Read More »
Ritter shares thoughts on Syracuse Statement, Academic Strategic Plan at GSO
Provost Gretchen Ritter shared her perspective on the university’s upcoming Academic Strategic Plan and Syracuse Statement. Read More »