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Workgroup to hold listening session on diversity and inclusion at SU

The Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a listening session on Monday for members of the Syracuse University community to voice their opinions on diversity and inclusion on campus. Read More »

December 6, 2015 at 11:39 pm


Syracuse makes hiring of Dino Babers official in press release

Syracuse made the hiring of Dino Babers official on Saturday afternoon. Read statements from Babers, Mark Coyle, Kent Syverud and Floyd Little. Read More »

December 5, 2015 at 1:58 pm


Senators express concern over administrative transparency at University Senate meeting

A University Senate committee gave its first report after a 12-year hiatus, prompting faculty to raise concerns about shared governance and transparency in Syracuse University’s administration. Read More »

December 2, 2015 at 11:01 pm


Oversight committee names members to 6 working groups

The Academic Strategic Plan Oversight Committee named the members of 6 working groups that will help implement the Academic Strategic Plan at SU. Read More »

December 2, 2015 at 9:37 pm


Floyd Little stands by decision to fire Shafer, provides insight into coaching search

Floyd Little said he supports the decision to fire of Scott Shafer after Syracuse's win over Boston College. Director of Athletics and Chancellor Kent Syverud have already started SU's coaching search. Read More »

November 28, 2015 at 5:23 pm


Fast reaction: Syracuse wins Scott Shafer's last game as head coach against Boston College, 20-17

In Scott Shafer's last game as head coach, the off-field events took precedence over the game, but SU sent Shafer out with a 20-17 win. Read More »

November 28, 2015 at 3:41 pm


What we know: A breakdown of Syracuse's NCAA appeal results

Here's what we know about Syracuse University's NCAA appeals results, which were released on Wednesday. Read More »

November 25, 2015 at 1:08 pm


Jess Jecko's late saves help lead Syracuse to national championship win

Jess Jecko fended off a late-game penalty stroke and corner by North Carolina to help Syracuse deliver a national championship Sunday. Read More »

November 22, 2015 at 5:27 pm


Working group to get feedback on free speech report

The Working Group on Free Speech will solicit feedback on a recently released report about the status of free speech on SU's campus. Read More »

November 18, 2015 at 11:23 pm


Members of committee to search for senior vice president of student affairs announced

The members of a committee to find a senior vice president of student affairs at Syracuse University have been announced. University College Dean Bea González will chair the committee. Read More »

November 17, 2015 at 9:40 pm


SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Nov. 16)

Highlights from the Nov. 16 SA meeting include Uber, free speech at SU and Director of Athletics Mark Coyle. Read More »

November 16, 2015 at 10:45 pm


SA approves letter in support of bringing Uber to Syracuse

SA approved sending a letter to the New York State Assembly in support of legalizing ride-hailing services in New York. Read More »

November 16, 2015 at 9:45 pm


American Enterprise Institute president discusses 'Abundance without Attachment'

Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, spoke on “Abundance without Attachment” at SU on Thursday. Read More »

November 15, 2015 at 8:50 pm


WWII veteran receives SU degree 23 years after his death

A World War II veteran posthumously received his Syracuse University degree in a ceremony on Friday after an SU official found that the veteran had met all the necessary requirements for his degree. Read More »

November 13, 2015 at 7:28 pm


5 things to know about Syracuse University's sexual assault resources

Here are five things you should know about what Syracuse University does to support victims of sexual assault and prevent sexual assault on campus. Read More »

November 11, 2015 at 11:35 pm


Father, ROTC cadet daughter share Veterans Day together

Brig. Gen. Michael Fantini, the keynote speaker for this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony at Syracuse University, spent Veterans Day with his daughter, an SU student who was enlisted into the Air Force. Read More »

November 11, 2015 at 11:19 pm


Syverud, keynote speaker talk SU's commitment to veterans affairs at ceremony

Chancellor Kent Syverud and keynote speaker Brig. Gen. Michael Fantini, the principal director for Middle East policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, discussed Syracuse University's efforts in veterans affairs at the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday. Read More »

November 11, 2015 at 1:34 pm


Years of service

Syracuse University has been a leader in veterans affairs since the World War II era, when then-Chancellor William Tolley created a uniform admissions program that led to 9,464 veterans joining the student body. Read More »

November 10, 2015 at 11:41 pm


Report details workgroup's views on SU's right to restrain free speech

A Syracuse University workgroup submitted a report to Chancellor Kent Syverud that details the private university's right to restrain freedom of speech on its campus. Read More »

November 10, 2015 at 9:58 pm


Student governing bodies will meet to discuss second annual Cuse Conference

SA will meet with other student governing bodies to talk about planning the second annual Cuse Conference, which aims to bring together students and the SU administration. Read More »

November 9, 2015 at 10:27 pm


Committee chair discusses faculty report on veteran-focused medical school

Sean O'Keefe, the chair of the faculty advisory committee that submitted its final report on the idea of the creation of a veteran-focused medical school at Syracuse University to Chancellor Kent Syverud on Oct. 23, discusses the input that went into the creation of the report. Read More »

November 8, 2015 at 10:40 pm


Week in News: Veteran-focused medical school report, Joanie Mahoney and more

Here's a look at the week in news. Read More »

November 8, 2015 at 6:15 pm


1 year later, a look at the SU administration's response to THE General Body sit-in

Since THE General Body's sit-in ended, SU has moved forward on a number of the group's demands. Read More »

November 5, 2015 at 2:13 am


A timeline of THE General Body's 18-day sit-in in November 2014

Take a look at a timeline of THE General Body's 18-day sit-in: Read More »

November 5, 2015 at 1:07 am