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Writer: Chris Hippensteel

SU officials say #NotAgainSU has 'unwillingness to engage'

In an email, Syracuse administrators said students won't be suspended for protesting, but they violated the campus disruption policy. Read More »

February 18, 2020 at 1:41 am


#NotAgainSU occupies Crouse-Hinds Hall

It is unclear how long the movement plans to remain in the building, which houses the offices of Chancellor Kent Syverud and other Syracuse University administrators. Read More »

February 17, 2020 at 1:16 pm


Faculty express concerns about online degree program with for-profit company

The university partnered with 2U, a for-profit corporation, to create an online degree program in the School of Social Work. Faculty in the school have expressed concerns about the program’s financial viability. Read More »

February 16, 2020 at 11:08 pm


Breakdown of Syracuse candidates for Congress, state legislature

Several local candidates have already launched campaigns to represent Onondaga County in the United States House of Representatives and the New York State Senate. Read More »

February 16, 2020 at 10:39 pm


A Hand for Wuhan purchases first round of medical supplies

Students involved in the project have used the money to purchase 934 sets of goggles, 2,500 medical masks and 4,800 cans of chicken. Read More »

February 16, 2020 at 1:23 am


Chinese international students watch coronavirus outbreak from afar

More than 2,000 Chinese international students are studying at SU as the coronavirus slows life in their home country to a near-halt. Read More »

February 11, 2020 at 11:13 pm


Newhouse dean search yields no viable candidates

The school will continue to search for the right person to fill the position, Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu said. Read More »

February 6, 2020 at 5:52 pm


SPD to recruit more diverse officers in 2020

In the department’s first class of recruits for 2020, eight of 35 recruits are Black, indigenous or Asian/Pacific Islander. Read More »

February 4, 2020 at 11:02 pm


Alumni donate $15 million to College of Visual and Performing Arts

The gift is part of SU’s Forever Orange fundraising campaign. Read More »

January 31, 2020 at 2:23 pm


Professor says Degree Works violates student privacy rights

Professors at SU can access the GPA and grades of every student at the university through an online program called Degree Works. Read More »

January 29, 2020 at 11:13 pm


Newhouse faculty want transparency in dean hiring process

Some faculty said the secrecy surrounding the hiring of the school’s new dean contradicts Newhouse’s identity as a communications school. Read More »

January 28, 2020 at 11:09 pm


Bluetooth app tracks class attendance at SU

The SpotterEDU app is one of several ways SU can track its students through technology. Read More »

January 27, 2020 at 9:28 pm


Rep. John Katko endorses Trump for 2020

Katko cited Trump’s economic and trade policies as his reasons for supporting the incumbent. Read More »

January 26, 2020 at 8:34 pm


Health Services monitoring the spread of coronavirus

There are two confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. and several suspected cases in New York state awaiting laboratory confirmation. Read More »

January 25, 2020 at 8:21 pm


Sean Spicer to visit SU in March

The free event is scheduled for March 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Read More »

January 22, 2020 at 11:17 pm


Faculty divided over university-wide diversity curriculum

While the statement’s signatories represented several SU schools and colleges, support was not university-wide. Read More »

January 21, 2020 at 11:47 pm


Current, former chancellors have both faced free speech criticism

Chancellor Kent Syverud and former chancellor Nancy Cantor have both faced criticism of their free speech stances. Read More »

January 21, 2020 at 10:37 pm



SU allocates $1 million in financial aid to abroad summer program

The $1 million in funding will support undergraduate students in several need categories. Read More »

January 15, 2020 at 10:48 pm


Mertikas and Saied reflect on #NotAgainSU, rebuilding Assembly

As the spring semester begins, Mertikas and Saied want to translate their new membership into action. Read More »

January 14, 2020 at 11:52 pm


SA to provide graduate admissions test preparation

The Graduate Record Examination, or GRE, is often required for applying to graduate schools. Read More »

January 14, 2020 at 12:32 am


SU announces $75 million pledge to Newhouse School

The gift would fund several academic initiatives and would be the largest in the history of SU. Read More »

January 13, 2020 at 12:23 pm


Faculty call for more university-wide diversity courses

The letter calls for the creation of liberal arts core curriculum to educate students about issues of diversity. Read More »

December 11, 2019 at 11:41 pm


Syracuse University to debut trolley service in spring 2020

The trolleys were initially slated to debut in November. Read More »

December 9, 2019 at 8:59 pm