Tag: kent syverud
‘Slap in the face’: SU’s late merit offers frustrate excluded families
In May, Syracuse University offered up to $200,000 in additional merit aid to students who hadn’t accepted their admissions offer. Read More »
Family motivation in Bosnia inspires SU role for Imam Durić
After previously serving as SU's Muslim chaplain, Amir Durić was named assistant dean for religious and spiritual life at Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
SU installs license plate readers from Flock, company linked to ICE activity
SU’s DPS is installing Flock Safety license plate readers on campus, which it said will increase safety practices campus-wide. Read More »
SU receives 'D-’ in 2025 campus free speech rankings
Syracuse University received a D- score on the 2025 College Free Speech Rankings, a yearly assessment of free speech on campus. Read More »
Personal Essay: Take initiative to grow your friend group, others will reciprocate
So, to all the newly sophomore students who share the same mindset that the people in my hall once did two weeks ago, I say this: knock on their door, introduce yourself in the halls and invite them over. Read More »
SPD issues two arrests in Madison Street burglary
SU's Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating a robbery on the 1200 block of Madison Street. Read More »
SGA highlights transparency, addresses ODI closure at 1st fall meeting
SU’s SGA hosted the first fall meeting Monday night, highlighting conversations surrounding the former Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Read More »
Board of Trustees outlines chancellor search timeline, says committee named by Sept. 19
SU’s Board of Trustees named Shelly Fisher and Lisa Fontenelli as co-chairs for the chancellor search committee. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: GSO committed to graduate students despite cuts
As of right now, there is no official channel for graduate students to have a voice within the university. Read More »
'Still here': Now-deregistered GSO starts new term as independent entity
After SU deregistered its Graduate Student Organization, the organization is looking for ways to move forward through allies within the university. Read More »
Opinion: Recording policies don’t properly fix concerns, hurt learning
Instead of turning away students from recording lectures for themselves, institutions should encourage them to take whatever steps they need to elevate their education. Read More »
SGA jumpstarts session with grocery store trolleys, outreach plans
Syracuse University’s Student Government Association started its 69th session with collaborations ahead of its first assembly meeting Monday. Read More »
DPS, SPD investigate assault on Marshall Street
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety and Syracuse Police Department responded to reports of an assault on Marshall Street. Read More »
Personal Essay: Merging school, D1 sports appears difficult, bears distinct benefits
Juggling both a full-time sport and academic obligations makes anyone feel like a social or relaxing schedule is impossible. At the end of the day, I came to SU to get an education and leave with a degree. Read More »
DPS introduces campus license plate scanners to bolster crime response
SU's Department of Public Safety will begin scanning license plates on campus, cross-referencing them with law enforcement databases. Read More »
Decades abroad, interfaith focus set Rabbi Levy on path to SU Jewish chaplaincy
New Rabbi Natan Levy intends to continue reinforcing previous interfaith initiatives at Syracuse’s Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
‘Student-focused’ record, desire for feedback landed Michael Bunker DPS chief job
SU named Michael Bunker head of its Department of Public Safety in July. Bunker is eager to bring informed methods of community policing from past college safety roles with goals to meet with and learn from campus affinity groups. Read More »
Syverud proposes Agnew remain provost amid chancellor search
Chancellor Kent Syverud removed the interim title from Provost and Vice Chancellor Lois Agnew and delayed the search for SU’s next provost. Read More »
SU's Board of Trustees has a chancellor opening to fill. What comes next?
Chancellor Kent Syverud will step down in June 2026 after 12 years at SU. The Board of Trustees will launch a search for his successor. Read More »
Opinion: Accepting taboos as new norm dilutes conversation, personal thought
In feeling the effect of all the words unsaid in class last week, I determined for the first time that a culture of fear has permeated our classrooms in a way that seriously damages the educational experience for both students and educators. Read More »
Recording lectures, AI rules updated in Academic Affairs’ campus policy
The Office of Academic Affairs made updates to its university-wide academic policies this summer to address artificial intelligence usage. New policies include academic integrity updates and the prohibition of covert class lecture recordings. Read More »
DPS, SPD investigate off-campus house burglaries
SU's Department of Public Safety and SPD are investigating two Friday burglaries off-campus on Redfield Place and Harrison Street. Read More »
A&S appoints Laura Machia as Honors interim director, plans 'comprehensive review'
SU appointed Laura Machia as interim director of the Renée Crown Honors Program, per an announcement from the College of Arts and Sciences. Read More »
SU merges student support programs into new Center for Student Excellence
SU launched the Center for Student Excellence to bring student support systems from various programs into one office. Read More »