Tag: kent syverud
School of Education to use largest grant in its history to support InclusiveU
The School of Education received a $3 million grant, the largest donation in the school's history. The money will be used to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the InclusiveU program. Read More »
SU explores idea of opening a tuition-free, veteran-focused medical school
Syracuse University faculty and administrators are discussing the possibility of opening a tuition free, veteran-focused medical school. Those who graduate would have to care for veterans in VA hospitals across the nation. Read More »
Former SU vice chancellor and provost named next University of Dayton president
Eric Spina, former Syracuse University vice chancellor and provost, has been named the next president of the University of Dayton. Spina stepped down from his role as vice chancellor and provost in December 2014 and will begin his role as president of the University of Dayton in June 2016. Read More »
Syracuse University should consolidate administrative positions
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that the university must halt the practice of creating excessive administrative roles on campus. Read More »
James Steinberg discusses Hillary Clinton emails, decision to step down as Maxwell dean
Maxwell Dean James Steinberg, who announced on Sept. 1 that he is stepping down as dean, discussed his decision in an interview with The Daily Orange. Read More »
Ann Clarke to step down as VPA dean
Ann Clarke, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is stepping down at the end of the 2015-16 academic year, SU announced Thursday. Read More »
Students should be concerned with individual schools’ ranks, not SU's
The Daily Orange Editorial Board explains why students should place more importance on the rankings of the professional schools at Syracuse University rather than those of the institution as a whole. Read More »
University Senators discuss plans, committee chair nominations during first meeting
Most of Wednesday’s meeting was conducted in senate subcommittees scattered throughout Maxwell Auditorium, where senators discussed upcoming plans and committee chair nominations. Read More »
IDEA entrepreneurship program to be transitioned into larger program
The Raymond von Dran Innovation and Disruptive Entrepreneurship Accelerator (RvD IDEA) program, which shut down in late July, will be transitioned into a larger program. Details about this program will be announced in October. Read More »
Army ROTC at SU changes leadership at Change of Authority ceremony
Lt. Col. Jason Warner is now the leader of the SU Army ROTC program after a Change of Authority ceremony was held in which Lt. Col. Michael Bianchi, who was the Professor of Military Science, retired. Read More »
Vice Chancellor and Provost Search Committee seeks community input
SU's Vice Chancellor and Provost Search Committee is taking steps to get community input for its search. Read More »
Updated travel, entertainment policy to save SU $2 million
SU's new travel and entertainment policy will save the university money and gives those traveling in official university capacities increased flexibility. Read More »
'Enough is Enough' affects SU's sexual assault policy, changes definition of consent
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recently passed sexual assault prevention legislation, “Enough is Enough" will change SU's sexual assault policy and definition of consent. Read More »
Leaders of SU: 10 key decision-makers at Syracuse University
There have been a number of recent changes among administrative staff at Syracuse University. In order to help you better understand who is leading the university, we compiled a list of 10 of the key decision-makers. Read More »
Summer news roundup: Top stories from summer break
Over the summer, Syracuse University announced many administrative changes and made national news for settling a defamation case and being ranked as the No. 5 party school in the U.S. Read More »
SU explores veteran-focused medical school
SU is exploring the idea of a veteran-focused medical school. The idea is in the exploratory phase, but is in alignment with goals from SU, state and national leaders. Read More »
SU announces completion of Academic Strategic Plan
SU announced the completion of one of the three aspects of Chancellor Kent Syverud's Fast Forward initiative on Thursday. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud appoints new chief of staff
Candace Campbell Jackson, a vice president at the University of Akron, has been appointed Chancellor Kent Syverud's new chief of staff. Read More »
Former engineering dean to assess campus operations
A former engineering dean is beginning a comprehensive assessment of the university's campus operations. Read More »
Interim AD Pete Sala promoted to vice president and chief campus facilities officer
Pete Sala will serve as the school's new vice president staring on July 6. He previously served as the interim director of athletics after Daryl Gross announced he was stepping down in March. Read More »
SU College of Law Dean Hannah Arterian to step down
College of Law Dean Hannah Arterian is stepping down as dean of the college, SU announced on Monday. William Banks will serve as interim dean. Read More »
IRS form shows growth in Syracuse University's endowment
The Daily Orange obtained a copy of SU's IRS Form 990 for the 2014 fiscal year, which shows growth in the university's endowment. Read More »
Who were Syracuse University's top earners in fiscal year 2014?
The Daily Orange obtained a copy of SU's IRS Form 990, which discloses the salaries of some of the university's top officials. Read More »
David Seaman selected as next dean of Syracuse University Libraries
David Seaman has been selected as the next dean of the SU Libraries and will assume his role on Aug. 3. Read More »