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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Week in News: Veteran-focused medical school report, Joanie Mahoney and more
Here's a look at the week in news. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »