Tag: kent syverud
Syverud weighs in on status of veteran-focused medical school
Chancellor Kent Syverud talked about the economic benefits of a veteran-focused medical school or a National Veterans Resource Complex. Read More »
Committee creates survey assessing issues of violence, alcohol, safety on Syracuse University campus
This extensive survey will assess gender-based violence, alcohol, safety and other issues on the Syracuse University campus. Read More »
A look back at THE General Body sit-in 1 year later
One year has passed since THE General Body's 18-day-long sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Faculty members discuss why the group seems to have fizzled out of the public eye. Read More »
What happened at each veteran-focused medical school faculty advisory committee meeting?
A report obtained by The Daily Orange offered a rare look at the meetings that play such a large role in decisions made about the university. Read More »
SU to open new space in Bird Library to host entrepreneurial programs
Syracuse University was one of five schools in New York state to receive part of a $4.5 million grant from the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to establish an entrepreneurship program. SU received $900,000 from the grant. Read More »
Falk Complex officially dedicated as centralized location of Falk College
Chancellor Kent Syverud and SU alumnus, trustee and benefactor David Falk spoke at the dedication of the Falk Complex as the centralized location of the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics on Friday. Read More »
Yifan Tao remembered as quiet, good student
Yifan Tao, a 23-year-old graduate student at Syracuse University, died early Thursday morning in a car accident. He is remembered as a quiet person and a good student. Read More »
Clinton Foundation president, SU alumna discusses higher education issues
Syracuse University alumna Donna Shalala, the president of the Clinton Foundation, returned to SU to speak about higher education issues in the Maxwell Auditorium on Friday afternoon. Read More »
SU honors alumnus with plaque commemorating receipt of Medal of Honor
Syracuse University honored the late Sgt. William Shemin on Friday with a plaque commemorating him as the first SU alumnus to receive the Medal of Honor. Read More »
Chancellor dedicates handicapped-accessible ramp at Holden Observatory
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the legacy of inclusion and accessibility at Syracuse University as he dedicated a handicapped-accessible ramp at the Holden Observatory — a building he calls "iconic." Read More »
Leaders celebrate completion of Connective Corridor road construction
Local, state and federal leaders celebrated the completion of the second phase of Connective Corridor construction Wednesday morning in downtown Syracuse. Read More »
SU sees consistent increase in enrollment
Total enrollment at Syracuse University increased from about 18,600 students in fiscal year 2003 to about 21,000 students in fiscal year 2013. Chancellor Kent Syverud said higher enrollment is due to a lower rate of admitted students who don’t end up attending SU. Read More »
Week in News: Syverud says SU's budget no longer in crisis, annual security report shows decrease in alcohol-related offenses and more
Check out what happened this week in news. Read More »
Syverud: SU's budget no longer in crisis
Chancellor Kent Syverud released a flood of updates at Wednesday’s University Senate meetingon last year’s budget, employee buyouts, student enrollment and other topics. Read More »
SA proposal calls for changes to Syracuse 'Kiss Cam'
A proposal made at Monday night's SA meeting would change the way the "Kiss Cam" at SU athletic events operates. Read More »
Obear trains SU students and administrators on diversity, privilege
Kathy Obear, an organizational development consultant and trainer, is working with Syracuse University administrators and students on the topics of privilege, inclusion and diversity. Obear delivered a keynote lecture Friday and conducted a Student Affairs Summit Saturday. Read More »
SU holds lecture, summit on campus inclusion, diversity
Syracuse University held a Student Diversity Summit on Friday and Saturday to address diversity and inclusion on college campuses. Read More »
GSO covers reports, votes on proposals during meeting
The Graduate Student Organization covered business and executive reports, voted on several proposals and set up the GSO committees at its meeting Wednesday night in the Life Sciences Complex. Read More »
Telecommunications and mobile devices compliance deadline is Wednesday
Syracuse University's telecommunications and mobile devices compliance deadline is Wednesday. The policy is part of the Operational Excellence component of Chancellor Kent Syverud's Fast Forward Syracuse initiative. Read More »
Breakdown of the deans of SU's 12 major schools and colleges
Two Syracuse University deans announced they will be stepping down from their positions at the end of the 2015-16 academic year. Here's an updated breakdown of the deans of SU's 12 major schools and colleges. Read More »
Syverud announces Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion
Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the creation of a new Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. Read More »
Onondaga Nation legend Oren Lyons brings lacrosse back to origins
Oren Lyons was integral in bringing the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship to the Syracuse area. The Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation has a deep passion for the sport of lacrosse. Read More »
SU, SUNY Upstate partner in research collaboration
Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University announced a research partnership that will allow researchers to propose their projects to a panel of judges. Read More »