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Week in News: Syverud says SU's budget no longer in crisis, annual security report shows decrease in alcohol-related offenses and more
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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 »
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 »