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Entrepreneurship program opens inside Bird Library
An opening ceremony for Blackstone LaunchPad, the transparent cube on the ground floor of Bird Library, was held in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons at Bird Library Tuesday afternoon. Read More »
College of Law to establish online degree program
The college of law is the 5th school at SU to partner with 2U to create an online education program. Read More »
University Senate Budget Committee chair on how SU might pay for Academic Strategic Plan
Dawit Negussey said it could cost the university anywhere between $6 million to $15 million to implement. Read More »
Charlie Mastoloni uses listening tour as tool for Student Association presidential campaign
Charlie Mastoloni, a presidential candidate for Syracuse University's Student Association, said he wants students to think he’s experienced, caring and idealistic, but not too idealistic. Read More »
Student Association members approve budget, discuss initiatives
In addition to approving a budget for the fall semester, SA members also discussed an undergraduate research program, the ongoing SA elections and other initiatives. Read More »
Double Talk: Syracuse University institute continues to use discredited technique with dangerous effects
Syracuse University's Institute on Communication and Inclusion continues to promote and research facilitated communication, despite it having been widely discredited for more than 25 years. Read More »
DPS crime logs and security reports show a high number of alcohol-related incidents
Crime logs from the Department of Public Safety have shown an increase in the number of alcohol-related incidents at Syracuse University. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud among attendees at Syracuse men's basketball watch party in Schine
Chancellor Kent Syverud said he was "a little nervous" for Syracuse at the end of the first half. The Orange ultimately lost to North Carolina 83-66. Read More »
Syracuse University officials say assessment of diversity report is needed before further action
Syracuse University leaders said the community will need to take time to assess the diversity and inclusion report released last week before moving forward with any concrete measures. Read More »
Syracuse University continues work on accessibility, but some say more needs to be done
Over the years, Syracuse University has been making progress in increasing the campus's accessibility and inclusivity for students with disabilities. But some say there is still work to be done. Read More »
University Senators spend most of meeting discussing faculty policy revisions
More than 40 minutes of Wednesday’s University Senate meeting were spent discussing a revision to Syracuse University’s faculty policies, leaving little time to address a report covering free speech on campus. Read More »
Syracuse University alumnus encourages university community to give back
As a part of Syracuse University's Philanthropy Week, SU alumnus Jim Carrick spoke to members of the university community about the importance of giving back. Read More »
SU senior discusses proposal to install police cameras on campus at SA meeting
The student's goal is to install 45 cameras around the intersections that surround apartments off-campus that are mostly inhabited by students Read More »
Campus climate survey deadline extended due to lack of response
The low response rate may have to do with the fact that some students think the climate survey is about weather. Read More »
Syracuse University students debate hate speech policies at forum
Syracuse University students addressed hate speech concerns at a forum hosted by the Graduate Student Organization on Wednesday night. Read More »
Officials discuss how to hold Syracuse University accountable for student athletes' academic performances
Officials inside and outside Syracuse University's Athletics Department discuss how to hold the university accountable for the academic performances of its student athletes. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud reflects on NCAA report 1-year after its release
Just over one year after the NCAA sanctions against Syracuse University dropped, Chancellor Kent Syverud discusses his issues with the length of the roughly 8-year investigation and its consequences. Read More »
Introductory reception held for provost-designate Michele Wheatly
The reception marked the first time Wheatly addressed the campus community publicly. Read More »
Syracuse University student died Sunday, university announces
Justin Robinson, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Syracuse University has announced. Read More »
Provost-designate Michele Wheatly plans for future of Syracuse University
Michele Wheatly was approved by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees on Friday to be the university's vice chancellor and provost-designate. Wheatly will play a key role in many of SU's initiatives. Read More »
Syracuse University faculty address length of provost search
Faculty members and Syracuse University officials weigh in on the search for the new vice chancellor and provost, who will serve as the university's chief academic officer. Read More »
Syracuse University announces Michele Wheatly as vice chancellor and provost
Syracuse University announced Friday that Michele Wheatly will begin her role as the university's next vice chancellor and provost on May 16. Read More »
Few updates given on future of the Carrier Dome at framework update session
Syracuse University's Campus Framework was discussed during an update session on Wednesday in Goldstein Auditorium. Read More »
SU seniors create performance enhancing exercise shirt
SU seniors Sam Sanders and Michael Shaw have spent their college careers developing 'Wundershirt,' a T-shirt for athletes designed to enhance performance when exercising. Read More »