Writer: Dominic Chiappone
Syracuse University places Sigma Delta Tau on disciplinary probation
The status designation resulted from a process conducted by SU's Community Standards Office with support from the Fraternity and Sorority Affairs office. Read More »
NYS to receive $100 million to expand high-speed internet access statewide
New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the funding initiative, which aims to establish affordable broadband for up to 100,000 households. Read More »
Students voice concerns over housing access, transportation improvements at SA town hall
SA will compile student concerns from the spring semester town halls into a report they will present to SU's Board of Trustees. Read More »
Anthony Broadwater to receive $5.5 million settlement from New York state
New York state will pay the settlement to Broadwater, who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 16 years for the 1981 rape of Alice Sebold. Read More »
DPS reports stolen LGTBQ, Haudenosaunee flags from the Quad
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety announced Monday night that the Haudenosaunee and LGBTQ flags near Hendricks Chapel were stolen. Read More »
SA candidates focus on DPS protocol, student unionization efforts in debate
Student Association's debate centered on issues like over-enrollment at Syracuse University, Department of Public Safety protocol and SU's transparency. Read More »
SU Community Review Board talks of potential partnership with Syracuse’s Citizen Review Board
The board, which independently oversees Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety, teased a partnership with the city's review board. Read More »
Authors with divergent viewpoints on race to speak in campus conversation on March 31
Syracuse University Provost Gretchen Ritter will moderate a campus conversation on March 31 featuring two best-selling authors with unique political views. Read More »
SU law professors weigh in on Supreme Court's challenges to student loan forgiveness
The Supreme Court overheard arguments in two cases that will determine the fate of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Read More »
SCOTUS to have until June to determine the legality of Joe Biden’s student loan relief plan
The Supreme Court will soon issue a ruling for two cases that challenge the legality of President Biden's loan relief plan after hearing oral arguments. Read More »
SGEU announces April 3 and 4 as voting sessions for union establishment
Members of Syracuse Graduate Employees United will vote on April 3 and April 4 to determine whether members will agree to certify its unionization effort. Read More »
Syracuse University holds final feedback forum for Academic Strategic Plan
Syracuse University leadership hosted its second virtual feedback forum this month to collect feedback for its initial draft of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read More »
Behzad Mortazavi named as new dean of SU’s College of Arts & Sciences
Behzad Mortazavi, a professor and department chair in biological sciences at the University of Alabama, will begin his role as the new dean this July. Read More »
Sen. Chuck Schumer pushes for railroad reform in Monday visit to Syracuse
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer expressed his support for increased regulations on the railroad industry at a Monday press conference in Syracuse. Read More »
SU law professor placed on administrative leave amid assault allegations
Terry Turnipseed, a Syracuse University professor from the College of Law since 2004, was placed on administrative leave amid recent allegations. Read More »
Student Association representative to meet with SU administration in wake of bias incident at Watson Hall
Syracuse University students called for the administration to be more transparent after a reported Feb. 24 bias-related incident in Watson Hall. Read More »
SU’s Academic Strategic Plan committee hosts feedback session for initial draft
Syracuse University hosted its second of three feedback sessions for the initial draft of the Academic Strategic Plan to hear from the SU community. Read More »
Students express frustration after SU reports anti-LGBTQ graffiti in Watson Hall
Syracuse University students and staff met Wednesday night to discuss two reports of alleged anti-LGBTQ graffiti found in Watson Hall on Feb. 23. Read More »
At Albany, InclusiveU representatives advocate for resources for students with disabilities
Members of Syracuse University's InclusiveU and others rallied in support of two bills that would fund pre-college preparation and transition programs. Read More »
New court that will connect the Dome and Barnes to be done by 2024 football season
Syracuse University will soon begin construction on the Miron Victory Court, a facility that connects the JMA Wireless Dome and Barnes Center. Read More »
Maxwell hosts talk with SU alum regarding worker inequities during pandemic
Syracuse University alumnus Jamie McCallum returned to campus to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on essential workers in his new book. Read More »
ASP forum addresses accessibility, greater community outreach after 1st draft release
Syracuse University leadership hosted a feedback forum Thursday for its Academic Strategic Plan, which outlines long-term academic objectives. Read More »
Syracuse Graduate Employees United and SU are working toward terms for election agreement
Syracuse Graduate Employees United remains in negotiation with Syracuse University's administration over terms for an election agreement. Read More »
State law protecting workers from employer retaliation over absences goes into effect
A New York state law which protects workers from employer retaliation against absences began Tuesday to protect family and sick leave for workers. Read More »