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How Syracuse University can make changes to city initiatives more clear
The Daily Orange Editorial Board breaks down Syracuse University’s community impact reports and how to make funding changes to city initiatives easier to understand. Read More »
Gravitational waves team discovers elemental creation in star collisions
Scientists recorded a neutron star collision for the first time and discovered evidence of the creation of heavy elements such as gold and platinum. Read More »
Syracuse University plans to spend millions to upgrade Archbold Gymnasium, following a nationwide trend in spending
SU has previously estimated renovations to Archbold will cost about $50 million. The university plans to build a new multifloor fitness center, rock climbing wall and “multi-activity sports court.” Read More »
Syracuse women’s club soccer eyeing a second-straight trip to nationals
The team had to raise $40,000 in a week in order to make the trip to nationals in Foley, Alabama, last season. Read More »
Chancellor says SU will ‘meet or exceed’ withdrawn sexual assault guidelines
In a campus-wide email, Syverud said the Department of Education’s repeal of sexual assault guidelines won't immediately change SU policy. Read More »
Bird Library was built 45 years ago. Now, the building’s future is uncertain under the Campus Framework plan.
Syracuse University’s academic hub turns 45 this month, but infrastructure plans for the “heart of the campus” still remain unclear. Read More »
Divestment from fossil fuels has not caused Syracuse University’s endowment to suffer, official says
The university’s growing endowment, in the wake of its decision to divest from fossil fuels, may be a signal to other schools that divestment is a viable option. Read More »
Cortland student combats sexual assault in marginalized communities
Tatiana Nolen is a sexual assault survivor and a person of color. Now she’s empowering other students of color to fight back against campus sexual assault. Read More »
University community members frustrated plans for an Ombuds Office have not materialized
An Ombuds Office would provide an independent and confidential place for SU community members to resolve conflicts. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud approves recommendations to better university community experience
The recommendations approved include the creation of a mandatory first-year forum and a staff climate advisory group. Read More »
Mayoral candidates know little about Syracuse University’s 20-year Campus Framework project
The Campus Framework project is the university’s 20-year plan for physical campus development. The plan includes a major South Campus housing relocation to Main Campus. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses Invest Syracuse, DACA and SU’s endowment at 1st Senate meeting
In his report to the University Senate on Wednesday, Syverud said the university currently has no plans to conduct staff layoffs as part of administrative cuts required for Invest Syracuse. Read More »
Why DACA's repeal demands unity from Syracuse University
Liberal Columnist Kyle Smith underscores the effects of terminating DACA and how Chancellor Kent Syverud plans to support Syracuse University students despite it. Read More »
Chancellor: Syracuse University remains committed to protecting undocumented students after end to DACA program
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program aimed to protect undocumented children who were brought into the U.S. as minors. Trump promised during the election he would end the program. Read More »
Syracuse University officials detail how $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative will be funded
SU administrators want to collect $100 million for academic programs over the next five years through Invest Syracuse by fundraising, cutting administrative spending and establishing a new tuition premium. Read More »
Syracuse University officials to hold public forums on academic initiative that includes $3,300 tuition premium
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly, along with several other administrators, will host panel discussions about the Invest Syracuse initiative in September and October. Read More »
A breakdown of the top leaders at Syracuse University
Here is a breakdown of the top 10 most important administrators at Syracuse University and what their responsibilities are. Read More »
How Syracuse University could look different within the next 4 years
SU, over the next four years, could roll out several costly infrastructure and academic initiatives and projects. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud expresses sorrow, urges tolerance after Charlottesville attack
In a campus-wide email, Chancellor Kent Syverud said SU extends its sympathies to Charlottesville and emphasized the university's core values regarding inclusion. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud speaks out against Trump’s transgender military ban
Chancellor Kent Syverud reaffirmed Syracuse University’s commitment to the transgender community in a campus-wide email after President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender people in the military. Read More »
Syracuse University announces $100 million academic initiative
Invest Syracuse is a five-year, $100 million initiative that aims to strengthen the academic experience at Syracuse University, both for students and faculty. Read More »
Ad hoc committee creates strategies to increase support for undocumented students at Syracuse University
The Ad Hoc Committee on DACA and Undocumented Students recently completed a report that includes strategies and recommendations on how to increase support for undocumented students at Syracuse University. Read More »
5 things you may have missed since you left Syracuse for the summer
From SU's summer construction updates to a cybersecurity hack, life on the hill has been anything but dull this summer. Here are five things in Syracuse that you might have missed while you were gone. Read More »
Syracuse University’s IRS form details university’s top earners
Syracuse University’s 990 form, obtained by The Daily Orange Friday, reveals the university’s top earners and its endowment in 2015. Read More »