Writer: Julia Boehning
Over 200 walk for brain cancer awareness following Kent Syverud’s diagnosis
Over 200 from SU community participate in brain cancer awareness event and walk Tuesday afternoon in support of outgoing Chancellor Syverud. Read More »
Times Union reports Syracuse University made ‘prohibited’ campaign donations
A Times Union investigation found SU made several small political donations from 2001 to 2024, violating the IRS’ restrictions on nonprofits. Read More »
Previously closed majors included in portfolio review results cause ‘chaos’
Forty-five of the 93 programs SU announced were “sunsetting” had already been closed, paused or consolidated prior to portfolio review. Read More »
Arts and Sciences strategic plan will focus on ‘nationally renowned’ areas
A&S Dean Behzad Mortazavi revealed a pivot in the academic plan to focus on areas where SU is “nationally renowned” during a Tuesday webinar. Read More »
Democrats back Hochul ticket, condemn ICE at state convention in Syracuse
New York Democrats selected Gov. Kathy Hochul for the primary ballot during the party’s state convention in Syracuse Friday. Read More »
RSOs at SU grapple with budget cuts, lack of ‘equal’ funding distribution
Syracuse University RGOs are grappling with funding challenges amid budget cuts and overspending within the Student Government Association. Read More »
With admissions to 18 majors paused, programs brace for ‘uncertain’ futures
The Daily Orange spoke with Arts and Sciences students, faculty and alumni who expressed concern about the future of their respective programs. Read More »
Sharon Owens vastly out-fundraises her opponents, other financial figures
Democrat Sharon Owens’ campaign funds thus far surpass those of her three opponents for the 2025 Syracuse mayoral election. Read More »
SU chancellor says nationwide demonstrations after Oct. 7 'encouraged from Iran'
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud said nationwide demonstrations following the Oct. 7 attack were "encouraged from Iran." Read More »
SU Honors Program’s ‘time of transition’ leaves faculty with unanswered questions
Syracuse University’s Renée Crown University Honors Program began the 2025-26 academic year with an almost entirely different office staff than it had just a year prior. Read More »
SU College Republicans hold vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk
Around 30 campus community members attended an SU College Republicans vigil honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Read More »
Syverud steps down: Chancellor’s 12-year tenure sparks mixed reactions from SU community
Kent Syverud, who has served as SU’s chancellor and president for 12 years, announced his departure in an Aug. 26 campus-wide email. Read More »
‘Feels like erasure’: SU students denounce ODI closure, People and Culture replacement
SU announced closure of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, replacing with “People and Culture”; students say the move wasn’t surprising. Read More »
Victims of University Ave., East Adams crash identified as SU graduate students
The intersection of University Ave. and East Adams Street is closed as the Syracuse Police Department investigates a two-car accident. Read More »
Trump's order dismantling DOEd leaves effects on K-12, higher education uncertain
Trump’s order pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education was unprecedented, leaving its effects on higher education uncertain. Read More »
SU extends test-optional policy for 2026-27 admissions cycle
Syracuse University will extend test-optional admissions for the 2026-27 cycle, marking its fifth consecutive year using this approach. Read More »
SA meeting addresses future of college athletics, compensation
Syracuse University’s Student Association hosted a town hall to discuss the future of college athletics in the final meeting of the semester. Read More »
Hochul announces investment in organizations deemed vulnerable to hate crimes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday an over-$60 million investment to enhance security measures for community organizations. Read More »
Common Council honors ‘historic’ Nottingham High School soccer season
The Syracuse City Common Council voted to honor the William Nottingham High School varsity boys soccer team for its “historic” season. Read More »
SU’s Committee on Athletic Policy reports on changing NCAA landscape
Syracuse University’s Senate discussed “impending changes” to college athletics and their potential impacts during its fourth meeting. Read More »
SU’s Human Dynamics students grapple with new home college placements
Multiple SU students in human dynamics majors told The Daily Orange they have some hesitations about their programs’ moves to other colleges. Read More »
SU to relocate Falk’s human dynamics programs by fall 2025
Syracuse University will transfer its human dynamics programs from David B. Falk College of Sport to other colleges by fall 2025. Read More »
‘Reclaim Armistice Day’ memorial advocates for global peace
The sixth annual "Reclaim Armistice Day" advocated for global peace and ending "militarism" in the United States. Read More »