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Assistant director of advising at Whitman dies at 37

Elizabeth “Liz” Turner, assistant director of advising at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management, died on Feb. 23. Read More »

March 5, 2026 at 4:22 pm


Who is Mike Haynie, Syracuse University’s 13th chancellor?

Syracuse University announced Mike Haynie as its incoming chancellor. Haynie, who has worked at SU since 2006, serves as the current vice chancellor for strategic initiatives. Read More »

March 4, 2026 at 12:20 am


‘I will not let you down’: Haynie makes 1st remarks as SU chancellor-elect

“I want to hear from all of you, what's working. Where do we excel? Where do we need new investment?” SU Chancellor-elect Mike Haynie promised a near future of campus engagement during a Tuesday morning event announcing his appointment. Read More »

March 3, 2026 at 4:36 pm


ICE reportedly detains person near SU campus, per SIRDN

Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network reported ICE detained a person near Syracuse University campus Wednesday morning. Read More »

February 25, 2026 at 7:48 pm


SUNY touts ESF stability plan, statewide enrollment in annual report

After SUNY faced a $1 billion gap between revenue and expenses in 2024, SUNY now says projects will completely balance its budget by 2034-35. Read More »

February 24, 2026 at 12:33 am


Newhouse implements security changes after trespasser incidents

After a trespassing incident, a valid SUID will be required to enter certain buildings at Newhouse, Dean Lodato wrote in an email. Read More »

February 20, 2026 at 8:55 pm


SU pauses funding to STEM, African American studies graduate fellowships

SU's Graduate School paused funding for STEM and African American Studies fellowship awards. Graduate School Dean Peter Vanable said the pauses were “in response to budgetary constraints.” Read More »

February 19, 2026 at 12:38 am


DPS removes former student, trespasser from Newhouse

Officers removed a trespasser from the Newhouse School of Communications Tuesday afternoon, an SU spokesperson confirmed. Read More »

February 17, 2026 at 3:53 pm


Lambda Chi Alpha becomes 3rd fraternity under investigation this semester

Lambda Chi Alpha is the latest of three SU fraternities to be placed under investigation, according to the Hazing Awareness Hub. Read More »

February 16, 2026 at 9:54 pm


Brewster Hall trash can fire causes sprinkler damage

A trash can fire at SU’s Brewster Hall activated a sprinkler that flooded several rooms Wednesday, the Syracuse Fire Department confirmed. Read More »

February 11, 2026 at 10:42 pm


Theta Chi fraternity placed under investigative status

Theta Chi is under investigation, conducted by Community Standards, as of Feb. 6. Read More »

February 11, 2026 at 8:53 pm


Officers spotted on campus Monday morning were U.S. Marshals, not ICE

Officers seen on Syracuse University’s campus Monday morning were U.S. Marshals, not federal Immigration Customs Enforcement agents or any other agency, a Syracuse University spokesperson confirmed to The Daily Orange. Read More »

February 9, 2026 at 1:16 pm


Sigma Alpha Epsilon under investigation after alleged fall 2025 hazing

The university’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is under investigation by Community Standards, SU confirmed Monday. Read More »

February 3, 2026 at 9:19 pm


DPS removes trespasser from Newhouse

A former student who violated a no-trespass order was removed from Syracuse University campus on Friday, an SU spokesperson confirmed. Read More »

January 30, 2026 at 2:42 pm


Airport’s rejection of SU alum’s ad is unconstitutional, judge finds

A federal judge found the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority’s refusal to display Syracuse lawyer Megan Thomas’s ad unconstitutional. Read More »

January 29, 2026 at 12:22 am


Jury selection for accused Pan Am 103 bomb builder delayed to August

The trial for the accused builder of the bomb used in the Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist attack was delayed in December due to "unforeseen circumstances.” Read More »

January 27, 2026 at 10:52 pm


Alpha Epsilon Pi reinstated at SU after almost 8-year suspension

SU reinstated its chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi, the fraternity confirmed on Monday. Read More »

January 26, 2026 at 8:42 pm


Hochul issues state of emergency for extreme cold, winter storm in New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for upcoming cold weather and a winter storm that will hit the state this weekend. Read More »

January 23, 2026 at 3:06 pm


DPS investigates suspicious person, theft during sorority recruitment

Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a case involving a suspicious person near a sorority house Sunday. Read More »

January 20, 2026 at 9:16 pm


Syverud to earn nearly $3M in 1st year as University of Michigan president

Kent Syverud received a first-year package of nearly $3 million to be the University of Michigan’s next president. Read More »

January 14, 2026 at 10:19 pm


Owens pledges growth, opportunity for Syracuse in inaugural address

Sharon Owens, Syracuse's 55th mayor, promised a strong administration at her public inauguration ceremony Saturday. Read More »

January 3, 2026 at 11:43 pm


33 ESF employees to resign after accepting voluntary separation program

Thirty-three SUNY ESF employees accepted offers to leave their positions this academic year as part of it's new voluntary separation program. Read More »

December 8, 2025 at 11:00 pm


DPS investigates racial slur written in Lawrinson Hall

Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a racial slur found outside of a Lawrinson Hall dorm room Saturday. Read More »

December 7, 2025 at 1:55 pm


Tense exchanges lead to ESF’s new stability plan committee, but doubts remain

Tense exchanges led to SUNY ESF’s new stability plan committee — but doubts remain. Read More »

December 4, 2025 at 6:11 am