Tag: On Campus
Jay Dolmage speaks about disability justice, pragmatic social change at SU lecture
The associate professor and best-selling author discussed the prevalence of academic ableism on college campuses. Read More »
Students, facilitators say SU’s new 1st-year forum failed to address issues of diversity, inclusion
SEM 100 only scratched the surface of important topics related to race and identity, students and faculty involved in the course said. Read More »
Senate meeting covered updates on undergraduate research, hiring initiative
Provost Michele Wheatly announced the university will fund the hiring of 53 people as part of its Cluster Hire initiative, and a Center for Undergraduate Research will receive $1 million annually from Invest Syracuse. Read More »
SU to spend $1 million annually on new research center
The center will focus on creating opportunities for undergraduates to engage in faculty-guided research and creative endeavors. Read More »
Students, faculty weigh in on Trump administration transgender proposal
A memo from the Department of Health and Human Services recently suggested a more rigid definition of gender that would eliminate federal recognition for more than 1 million Americans. Read More »
NEXT conference to bring local tech community together
The one-day conference will take place in Liverpool on Thursday and include panels about topics like technology and the law, biotechnology and an update on the local drone industry. Read More »
Gallery: SU hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Syracuse University held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Hendricks Chapel on Friday. Read More »
Authors of ‘Countering Hate’ book discuss how to prevent extremism during SU lecture
The speech was in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Wednesday night. Read More »
Larry Mason works to help SU community remember, act forward from the Pan Am Flight 103 tragedy
The Syracuse University photography professor uses his pictures to teach people about the history of the plane crash over Lockerbie, Scotland. Read More »
Lockerbie Scholars reflect on Scotland hometown
Joseph Holland and Harriet Graham are the 2018-2019 Lockerbie Scholars. Here's what they had to say about their hometown and the tragedy that brought it into the international spotlight. Read More »
A look back at 100 years of SU’s University College
Last week marked the 100 year anniversary of University College at Syracuse University. Here’s a breakdown of the college’s history. Read More »
SU Counseling Center director says wait times have been cut in half
Cory Wallack, the Counseling Center’s director, discussed SU’s recent mental health investments in an interview with The Daily Orange. Read More »
See which SU Greek organizations are under sanctions
SU has suspended or expelled five Greek organizations since the beginning of the 2017-18 academic year. Read More »
SU professors, students react to Kavanaugh confirmation
Here’s what SU law professors and student political groups said about Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Read More »
Students protest Kavanaugh during walkout, demand SU end rape culture
More than 100 people rallied outside Hendricks Chapel on Thursday to protest Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and sexual assault on campus. Read More »
Interactive: See how SU crime compares to other universities
Syracuse University released crime statistics on Monday in its Annual Security Report. Read More »
ABC News anchor reflects on mental health, on-air panic attack during speech
The ABC News anchor and best-selling self-help author was the keynote speaker at SU’s first-ever Be Well Expo, the first in a weeklong event dedicated to health and wellness. Read More »
Here’s what SA has planned for Mental Health Awareness Week
Throughout the week, students can attend events including therapy dogs, guest speakers and a concert in Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
Six-seminar series helps students with issues outside the classroom
SU students can learn about career development and self-care at three seminars throughout the fall 2018 semester. Read More »
Professors discuss social media’s impact on activism at SU lecture
Tuesday’s lecture featured an associate professor of communication studies, an assistant professor of religion and a professor of strategic, legal and management communications. Read More »
SU researchers found that cannabis won’t reduce the intensity of your pain
A team of two doctoral candidates and two professors was able to clarify the already-existing results in cannabis research by reviewing data from hundreds of healthy adults. Read More »
New York Times op-ed columnist talks current events, politics during Q&A at SU
Frank Bruni, the first openly gay columnist at The New York Times, answered questions Tuesday in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium. Read More »
Newhouse, iSchool to host lectures about social media’s impact on politics
The seminar will consist of three panels taking place throughout the fall on aspects of social media and its influence on politics. Read More »
Expelled student sues SU over handling of Title IX investigation
Syracuse University expelled the student in 2015 after her ex-boyfriend filed a Title IX complaint against her, according to court records. She claims SU damaged her career prospects and reputation as a result of its investigation. Read More »