Writer: Dominic Chiappone
As Syracuse Graduate Employees United’s recognition deadline passes, SU remains silent
Syracuse University failed to acknowledge the Feb. 20 deadline set by the Syracuse Graduate Employees United to recognize its unionization effort. Read More »
Syracuse University releases 1st draft of 2023 Academic Strategic Plan
Syracuse University's initial draft of the Academic Strategic Plan priorities getting all students to study abroad by 2028 and collaborating with Micron. Read More »
SU community rallies around Turkish students in wake of nation’s deadliest earthquake
In the aftermath of the Turkey's deadliest earthquake, SU students from Turkey are organizing for aid and creating support systems. Read More »
Syracuse Graduate Employees United 'rapidly' approaches super-majority status
Syracuse University's administration hasn't voluntarily recognized the Syracuse Graduate Employees United as its growth continues. Read More »
SU’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosts forum on new hires, spring initiatives
Syracuse University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion announced at least four new staff hires while detailing its upcoming initiatives. Read More »
New esports major at SU to launch as soon as fall semester
Professors and faculty involved in the new major said they were driven to create it after seeing the rise in demand for esports jobs. Read More »
Syracuse Graduate Employees United members march in hopes of gaining recognition
Syracuse Graduate Employees United members protested at Crouse-Hinds Hall demanding Syracuse University's administration to recognize its unionization. Read More »
Nothing stops Unsung Hero Thomas Wilson from getting involved all around SU's campus
Thomas Wilson, one of Syracuse University's 2023 Unsung Hero Award recipients, uses his enthusiasm and work ethic to inspire the university community. Read More »
SU hires Steven T. Herndon as new assistant vice president of student living
Syracuse University hired a new assistant vice president of student living and a new director of residence life at the end of January after those positions were held by interims since August 2022. The Student Experience division announced last week that Steven T. Herndon will be the new assistant vice president of student living. Read More »
SU's Black History Month kickoff ceremony sets tone for events in February
The Black History Month kickoff ceremony was held Tuesday night in the Schine Student Center, accentuating this year’s theme of building bridges and navigating barriers, and setting the tone for a month of events to honor and celebrate the Black community. Read More »
SU's Lunar New Year organizers see increased student engagement
The Newhouse organized a Lunar New Year event in Food.com with its IDEA committee, which included student input. Read More »
Syracuse University hires Lauren Murphy as new director of residence life
Syracuse University announced Lauren Murphy as its new director of residence life, according to an email sent to SU Residential Advisors. In managing SU’s North Campus Student Living program, Murphy’s role will include staff supervision, training and development, as well as supporting current students and staff, wrote Rob Hradsky, SU’s vice president for the student experience, in the email. Read More »
Syracuse University marks 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
Syracuse University held its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Sunday in the JMA Wireless Dome for the first time in-person since January 2020. The celebration, which featured keynote speaker Rev. Phil Turner of Syracuse's Bethany Baptist Church, recognized the Unsung Hero Award winners for 2023. Read More »
New York approves first CAURD licenses for sale of recreational cannabis
Housing Works became the first organization to legally sell cannabis in New York state. New York's Cannabis Control Board approved 36 CAURD licenses in November 2022, eight for nonprofit organizations and 28 for business owners who themselves have or whose relatives have a past cannabis-related conviction in NYS. Read More »
What the inauguration of 118th Congress means for Onondaga County, New York state
Following central New York’s close midterm elections and electorate-shifting statewide redistricting, here’s what the Jan. 7 inauguration of the 188th Congress means for Onondaga County and New York state’s newly-elected representatives. Read More »
Supreme Court's 2 cases on Biden student loan forgiveness plan will begin in February
Biden's plan as of now allows borrowers to get $10,000 to $20,000 in student debt relief depending on their income and Pell Grant recipient status, but has been challenged by states and individuals. Read More »
SU holds memorial service on 34th anniversary of Pan Am Flight 103 bombing
Syracuse University held a memorial service on the 34th anniversary of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing which killed 270 people, including 35 SU students. Read More »
Syverud visits Micron headquarters, sets sights on joint academic programs
Chancellor Kent Syverud attended Wednesday’s USen meeting via Zoom from Boise, Idaho, where he met with Micron officials at the company's headquarters. Read More »
Suspect charged, in custody for alleged role in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
A suspect was charged Sunday in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people including 35 SU Abroad students. Read More »
GSO keys in on SU's student health insurance at last meeting of the semester
The Graduate Student Organization held their last meeting of the semester on Wednesday. They discussed the Student Health Insurance Plan. Read More »
Students, faculty reflect on SU’s refreshed Academic Strategic Plan
Tula Goenka was skeptical going into the initial preparation for Syracuse University’s Academic Strategic Plan. Now her and other faculty and students are reflecting on the plan heading into the spring semester. Read More »
University Senate members discuss potential SU responses to UVA shooting, ASP timeline
Provost Gretchen Ritter also spoke at the meeting about the success of community engagement during the Academic Strategic Plan process this semester and its plans moving into 2023. Read More »
Students given opportunity to share feedback on Academic Strategic Plan
The student feedback was part of the Academic Strategic Plan, which helps colleges within SU adjust their use of resources, and will be released as a rough draft sometime in January 2023. Read More »