Writer: Brenne Sheehan
Explaining Syracuse University’s newly proposed ‘faculty workload’ policy
The Daily Orange breaks down the “faculty workload policy,” released on Friday. Read More »
Kent Syverud to remain in Michigan in coming weeks for cancer treatment
Outgoing Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud will remain in Michigan for brain cancer treatment in the weeks before commencement. Read More »
In College of Law return, Biden says SU community remained ‘through it all’
"The Syracuse community has been looking through it all.” After Syracuse University’s College of Law unveiled his portrait Tuesday, 46th President Joe Biden made it clear everything he achieved was an extension of what he learned at SU. Read More »
Haynie takes over as acting chancellor after Syverud shares cancer diagnosis
Mike Haynie assumed leadership of Syracuse University as acting chancellor after outgoing Chancellor Kent Syverud announced Wednesday he was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer. Read More »
46th President Joe Biden returns to SU for portrait unveiling ceremony
Former President Joe Biden returned to SU’s College of Law for the first time in a decade to attend the unveiling ceremony of his portrait. Read More »
To ‘sunset’: SU’s portfolio review comes as universities cut programs nationwide
With its academic portfolio review, Syracuse University joined several U.S. universities closing and consolidating programs. Read More »
National challenges await Haynie’s ‘impossibly difficult’ upcoming role
As universities across the country face federal challenges, experts and faculty are eager to see SU Chancellor-elect Mike Haynie’s plans. Read More »
After portfolio review, dormant SU programs will be removed from state list
Syracuse University will move forward with deregistering several of its dormant programs from the state Education Department’s inventory of registered programs. Read More »
Several ‘sunsetted’ programs closed prior to portfolio review, per SU report
Syracuse University’s portfolio review “sunsetted” several programs that were already closed, according to an Office of Institutional Effectiveness report released Thursday. Read More »
College-by-college results of Syracuse University’s academic portfolio review
The Daily Orange broke down the findings of SU's academic portfolio review, detailing each “sunsetted” program by school or college. Read More »
SU to ‘sunset’ 93 programs following academic portfolio review
SU will “sunset” 93 programs after its academic portfolio review, Vice Chancellor Lois Agnew announced in a campus-wide email. Read More »
Promises, not guarantees: Locals press Micron for legal commitment to green goals, new jobs
Since Micron Technology announced a $100 billion semiconductor plant, the company has faced lawsuits and debates from the community. Read More »
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 »
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 »
‘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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Theta Chi fraternity placed under investigative status
Theta Chi is under investigation, conducted by Community Standards, as of Feb. 6. Read More »