Tag: Maxwell
Decades abroad, interfaith focus set Rabbi Levy on path to SU Jewish chaplaincy
New Rabbi Natan Levy intends to continue reinforcing previous interfaith initiatives at Syracuse’s Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
‘Student-focused’ record, desire for feedback landed Michael Bunker DPS chief job
SU named Michael Bunker head of its Department of Public Safety in July. Bunker is eager to bring informed methods of community policing from past college safety roles with goals to meet with and learn from campus affinity groups. Read More »
Syverud proposes Agnew remain provost amid chancellor search
Chancellor Kent Syverud removed the interim title from Provost and Vice Chancellor Lois Agnew and delayed the search for SU’s next provost. Read More »
SU's Board of Trustees has a chancellor opening to fill. What comes next?
Chancellor Kent Syverud will step down in June 2026 after 12 years at SU. The Board of Trustees will launch a search for his successor. Read More »
Opinion: Accepting taboos as new norm dilutes conversation, personal thought
In feeling the effect of all the words unsaid in class last week, I determined for the first time that a culture of fear has permeated our classrooms in a way that seriously damages the educational experience for both students and educators. Read More »
Recording lectures, AI rules updated in Academic Affairs’ campus policy
The Office of Academic Affairs made updates to its university-wide academic policies this summer to address artificial intelligence usage. New policies include academic integrity updates and the prohibition of covert class lecture recordings. Read More »
DPS, SPD investigate off-campus house burglaries
SU's Department of Public Safety and SPD are investigating two Friday burglaries off-campus on Redfield Place and Harrison Street. Read More »
A&S appoints Laura Machia as Honors interim director, plans 'comprehensive review'
SU appointed Laura Machia as interim director of the Renée Crown Honors Program, per an announcement from the College of Arts and Sciences. Read More »
SU merges student support programs into new Center for Student Excellence
SU launched the Center for Student Excellence to bring student support systems from various programs into one office. Read More »
Passion for students, outreach shaped Imam Gürsoy's journey to SU chaplaincy
Upon completing his undergraduate degree, Imam Hamza Gürsoy felt a desire to pivot, perhaps to law school or a history program. Read More »
Syverud steps down: Chancellor’s 12-year tenure sparks mixed reactions from SU community
Kent Syverud, who has served as SU’s chancellor and president for 12 years, announced his departure in an Aug. 26 campus-wide email. Read More »
Center for International Services loses key staff ahead of fall semester
Over a third of the staff at Syracuse University’s Center for International Services did not return, leaving reduced support personnel. Read More »
Personal Essay: Take advantage of unexpected communities, initiate social circle
Because I’m living on South Campus this year, I’ve decided to put in twice the amount of effort with the people around me. SU has a lot of initiatives in place though to support students like me who sometimes feel left behind – there are hundreds of student-run organizations for so many different opportunities. Read More »
SGA launches 69th session amid rising political pressure, impacts
SU's SGA will host various events this semester aimed at boosting student engagement, promising efforts to remain inclusive. Read More »
Former Falk College human dynamics majors officially transition colleges
Human dynamics majors formerly housed in Falk College of Sport have officially transitioned to new home colleges, SU announced Monday. Read More »
Maxwell to retire citizenship and civic engagement major, open new office
Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs announced it would retire its Citizenship and Civic Engagement major. Read More »
Opinion: Concepcion’s DEICER app is revolutionary tool for immigrant community
SU doesn’t exist in a vacuum, nor do our identities as students, teachers and faculty. Acknowledgement, but better yet, leadership, in the fight against erasure is the representation we’ve been institutionally starved of. Read More »
Opinion: Sinking into routine dilutes campus experience
SU is full of opportunities that won’t always be there after graduation — whether it’s storming the field after a huge win in the Dome, studying abroad through SU Abroad or starting a multimillion-dollar business through Orange Tank. Read More »
DPS issues trespass warning to man after verbal harassment
DPS issued a trespass warning to a man after he allegedly blocked a student's path and directed a racial slur toward them. Read More »
‘Feels like erasure’: SU students denounce ODI closure, People and Culture replacement
SU announced closure of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, replacing with “People and Culture”; students say the move wasn’t surprising. Read More »
President Trump’s new policies reshaping U.S. education, professors say
Seven months into President Trump’s return to office, SU professors warn of his policies which threaten academic freedoms and cut funding. Read More »
School of Education debuted SU's first fully inclusive abroad program this summer
Syracuse University’s School of Education and Syracuse Abroad launched the university’s first fully inclusive study abroad program this June. Read More »
Upsilon Alpha alumnae to donate former Chi Omega house to SU for new event space
Upsilon Alpha Alumnae of Syracuse, NY Inc. will donate the former Chi Omega sorority house to SU as a meeting space for campus organizations. Read More »
