Tag: On Campus
5 student activists reflect on protests a year after Trump’s initial travel ban announcement
Here's how some students have continued with activism a year after President Donald Trump's travel ban. Read More »
Video: 44 Questions with James Franco and Angie Pati
Everything you ever wanted to know about James and Angie answered in 44 questions. Read More »
Students begin to crack from stress of looking for next year's housing
As the number of available adequate living spaces for next year is dwindling, students are beginning to develop a plan B. Read More »
Republican politicians discuss market-based solutions for climate change at Syracuse University
Many conservatives have been hesitant to discuss climate change, but on Thursday night several prominent Republican politicians came together in Dineen Hall to talk about future market-based solutions to the topic. Read More »
5 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Aug. 28 – Sept. 4)
From Hurricane Harvey to a viral Syracuse University-related video, here are a few stories that might find their way onto your next current events quiz. Read More »
Syracuse University’s Division of Enrollment and the Student Experience solidifies new organizational structure
The office, which was formed last December, manages student life resources and student recruitment and enrollment efforts. Read More »
8 storylines every freshman should know about
From controversial lawsuits to some of the highest rankings in the country, here are 8 SU news stories you should read before your freshman year at SU. Read More »
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to administer Syracuse University health care plans
The Rochester-based health care administrator is a part of the largest provider network in the nation. Read More »
2 men accused of killing Syracuse University student to face trial Monday
Xiaoping “Pippen” Yuan, a Syracuse University student, died in Dewitt last September. Two men have been charged with first- and second-degree murder in connection to his death. Read More »
Gallery: See the weekly construction progress on South Crouse Avenue
Construction work on South Crouse Avenue is being done this summer to build an eight-story multiuse complex. See the weekly progress of the construction in photos. Read More »
Zhanjiang 'John' Liu appointed as Syracuse University’s vice president for research
Zhanjiang “John” Liu has been appointed as Syracuse University’s vice president for research. As part of this role, he will work to increase research activity and collaboration throughout campus. Read More »
Online learning platform 2U enters the mainstream and expands to more colleges at Syracuse University
As online learning becomes more popular, SU has strived to embrace it through the platform 2U. Now in five schools and colleges — and trying for a sixth — administrators and faculty reflect on the platform’s challenges and successes. Read More »
Third Whitman dean candidate promotes focus on new technology, professional background
Vicki Daniels, the sole female candidate for the position, is currently the president and CEO of a startup health company. She presented and defended her credentials in a student forum on Thursday. Read More »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud doesn’t currently have stance on potential merger
In a recent interview with The Daily Orange, Syverud said he doesn’t have a position “on any particular proposal because I don’t know yet what the exact proposal is.” Read More »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud ‘wasn’t bothered’ by Jim Boeheim's comments on retirement announcement
Last month, SU extended Boeheim’s contract past the 2017-18 season after he was previously scheduled to retire. Boeheim said he “did not want to make it public” in 2015 that he planned to retire in 2018, but Syverud overruled him. Read More »
Middle States accreditation committee urges community feedback in information sessions
Information sessions were held on Tuesday to start feedback period of the Middle States reaccreditation effort. Read More »
How James Franco’s experiences and family life have influenced him to campaign for Student Association
James Franco, who is campaigning for SA president on the platform “Pro-active > Reactive,” grew up with a law enforcement influence in his father. Read More »
Middle State information sessions to start on Tuesday, soliciting feedback on SU’s accreditation effort
Syracuse University’s Middle States Reaccreditation Steering Committee will hold two information sessions on Tuesday. Read More »
Professor receives grant to study effects of communication technologies on veterans
Bryan Semaan, an assistant professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, received a $173,205 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the possible benefits of communication technologies on veterans. Read More »
New job-recruiting database raises privacy questions
Handshake, a new job-recruiting database is questioned for releasing students’ GPAs to future employers without their knowledge. SU is potentially switching from OrangeLink to Handshake in upcoming years. Read More »
Why some colleges and universities are calling to 'Ban the Box' on college applications
One of the questions on the Common Application, which SU uses for its admissions process, is about criminal history. Other colleges and universities have been calling to remove the question, citing unnecessary barriers for otherwise qualified students. Read More »
This Pulitzer-Prize winner rode on the top of freight trains for 1,600 miles to cover immigration
Sonia Nazario spoke Wednesday night as the last speaker in the University Lecture series. She discussed her work and what people can do to help child immigrants from Latin America. Read More »
Tuition likely to continue rising for foreseeable future due to rising costs at universities
Annual increases in tuition at private universities like SU can be largely attributed to the rising costs of running a university, experts said. And with those high costs unlikely to slow down in the coming years, tuition hikes are also likely to continue for the foreseeable future. Read More »
Taking to the streets, SU students rally against sexual assault and rape culture during annual event
Roughly 600 students and Syracuse residents gathered Wednesday evening for SU’s annual Take Back the Night rally, an event aimed at eliminating sexual assault, abuse, violence and rape culture. Read More »