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SU defends response to data breach amid criticism, anger
The breach occurred late on Sept. 25 after a university employee fell victim to a phishing attack in which the employee clicked a link and exposed their credentials to a “malicious actor." Read More »
SU officials, experts hope Biden will reverse Trump-era Title IX policies
Last May, then-Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos finalized several changes to Title IX, a law passed in 1972 that prohibits sex discrimination in schools that receive federal funding. Read More »
Biden administration expands protections for LGBTQ employees
The order affirms that people of LGBTQ identities are protected from employment discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Read More »
For 32 years, Flight 103 victims' families have pushed investigation forward
How families of Pan Am victims have shaped SU, DOJ. Read More »
Faculty raise concerns about SU's COVID-19 response, workload at forum
Some professors worry that they will have to commit to choosing modes of instruction for the fall 2021 semester before knowing what the pandemic will look like then. Read More »
SU data breach exposes nearly 10,000 names, Social Security numbers
The university has sent letters to affected students, alerting them that it had investigated a September data security breach involving some of their personal information. Read More »
New Center on Disability and Inclusion will focus on research, engagement
The center, which SU’s School of Education launched in the fall, functions as an umbrella for several pre-existing units within the school. Read More »
Online learning threatens students' privacy, experts say
Since the onset of the pandemic, professors have employed a patchwork of software, such as video conferencing apps and remote proctoring services, to hold classes and administer tests at a time when packed lecture halls are a public health hazard. Read More »
Syverud announces diversity and inclusion plan in winter message
The plan will entail a review of current infrastructure, including former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s external review of the Department of Public Safety and other projects. Read More »
SU institutes 2 wellness days for spring semester
SU will not hold classes, require classwork to be due or administer exams on March 23 and April 21. Read More »
COVID-19 testing to be required every 7 days for students in spring semester
SU will expand its contact tracing team from 30 to 50 workers and test results will be ready within 24 and 36 hours. Read More »
SU community gathers to memorialize victims of Pan Am Flight 103
SU hosted a virtual service Monday to memorialize the passengers on the flight, including 35 SU students who were returning from a semester abroad. Read More »
SU could adjust spring semester plans depending on public health conditions
The university will modify the Stay Safe Pledge before the semester begins. Read More »
Virtual 'Holidays at Hendricks' presents timeless carols sung by SU students
The prerecorded concert on YouTube featured members of the Setnor School of Music and included performances from the Hendricks Chapel Choir. Read More »
SU will host virtual Thanksgiving celebration for international students
SU will virtually host the annual “International Thanksgiving Celebration” Thursday for international students staying near campus during fall break. Read More »
Chancellor Syverud cautiously optimistic about return to campus in spring
SU will continue working with local and state health authorities to ensure a return to campus is safe. Read More »
SA will present recommendations for DPS reform spring 2021
SA held a series of nine student-led focus groups about DPS throughout October for students to share their concerns about the department Read More »
BEHIND THE PROTEST: One year after the formation of #NotAgainSU
Friday marks the anniversary of the start of the #NotAgainSU occupation of the Barnes Center at the Arch. The movement was formed in response to SU’s handling of a series of on-campus hate incidents. Read More »
SU awards Kevin Richardson university’s 1st honorary bachelor’s degree
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the honorary degree in a virtual ceremony held as part of SU’s Coming Back Together Black and Latino alumni reunion. Read More »
DPS Student of Color Advisory Committee to admit members after disbandment
In the spring 2020 semester, student members of the committee stopped attending meetings and decided to attend the #NotAgainSU protests instead. Read More »
Last Chance for Change members hope to make a lasting impact on the community
Emerging out of protests following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Last Chance for Change hopes to leave a meaningful legacy in Syracuse, members said. Read More »
Chancellor Syverud welcomes students for fall 2020 semester
In his message, Syverud addressed both students returning to campus for the semester and those taking classes virtually from home. Read More »
Salatha Willis, John Wildhack discuss associate AD position and fall sports
SU announced Monday that Salatha Willis would be the university's first associate athletic director for diversity, culture and climate. Read More »
Black lives don't matter to SU administration
Our reader argues that SU administration showed its unwillingness to support Black students when SU News published a post expressing featuring support for The New York Times' publication of a controversial op-ed. Read More »