Writer: Michael Burke
Potential ideas for SU campus renovation presented at framework update session
Michael Speaks, the dean of SU’s School of Architecture, presented conceptual ideas for a refurbishing of Archbold Gymnasium and the creation of three promenades on SU's campus. Read More »
Why Syracuse University temporarily banned the on-campus use and storage of hoverboards
Syracuse University’s decision to temporarily ban the use and storage of hoverboards on campus was made jointly by the Department of Public Safety, DPS’s Fire and Life Safety staff and the Office of Residence Life staff. Read More »
Mahoney expresses support for merger in State of the County address
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney expressed support for a recently proposed merger between the city of Syracuse and the county at her State of the County address on Tuesday night. Read More »
Use and storage of hoverboards banned on campus
Syracuse University has announced it will ban the use and storage of hoverboards across campus. Read More »
Community members gather at vigil for baby Maddox Lawrence
Members of the Syracuse community gathered for a candlelight vigil on Wednesday night for Maddox Lawrence, the 21-month-old who was killed Saturday. Read More »
As advocates lobby to bring Uber to Syracuse, critics express concern over safety and insurance regulations
This spring, Syracuse University Student Association President Aysha Seedat will travel to Albany to lobby in support of Uber, with the intent of bringing it and other ride-hailing services, such as Lyft, to Syracuse. Read More »
Police charge father with murder in death of Amber Alert subject Maddox Lawrence
Ryan Lawrence was charged with second-degree murder after the body believed to be of 21-month old Maddox Lawrence was recovered from the Onondaga Creekwalk on Tuesday. Read More »
22 computers stolen from Link Hall computer lab
LCD monitors, mice and keyboards were also stolen. Read More »
Syracuse University, consulting group to conduct review of career services operations
TruMann Consulting and Syracuse University will partner to review the career service centers at SU’s different schools and colleges and the centralized Career Services unit. Read More »
Syracuse University becomes 1st large private university to back sexual assault bill
Syracuse University became the first large private university to back The Campus Accountability and Safety Act on Wednesday. Read More »
Syracuse University to host update session on Campus Master Plan
Syracuse University will host an update session on SU’s Campus Master Plan on March 2. Read More »
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF officials detail services agreement
The agreement was made in part because there was and increase in demand for health, wellness and IT services. Read More »
Syracuse University not among 29 private institutions to receive matching grants
Syracuse University is not one of 29 private colleges and universities in New York state that will receive a total of $35.3 million in grant money that was recently announced by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read More »
Why international students, labor union are at odds over student visa program
An extension to the Optional Practical Training program that allows STEM graduates to work in the United States for an additional 17 months will be vacated in May. A rule to replace that one is currently under review at the White House's Office of Management and Budget. Read More »
3 things to know before the New Hampshire presidential primaries
New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation presidential primaries will be held on Tuesday. Here are three things to know before them. Read More »
Syracuse officials discuss crackdown on gang members following homicides
Mayor Stephanie Miner and Syracuse Police Department Chief Frank Fowler were among those in attendance at a press conference Thursday, where the crackdown on 27 members of the 110 Gang was announced following the latest Syracuse TRUCE initiative. Read More »
Expert: SU may be liable for missing DPS shotguns
A law professor said SU might be found liable if the missing shotguns are used in an incident where someone got hurt. Read More »
Community members question benefits of potential merger between Syracuse and Onondaga County governments
Community members voiced doubts Monday night about a potential merger between Onondaga County and the city of Syracuse at a meeting in the Southwest Community Center. Read More »
Cuomo announces training program to prevent sexual assault on college campuses
The new program will train faculty, staff and students at SUNY schools to safely intervene before, during and after incidents of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. Read More »
Mayor Stephanie Miner proposes methods to increase voter participation during testimony
During a testimony Tuesday in front of a New York State Legislature joint budget committee, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner discussed methods to increase voter participation and criticized the "LLC loophole." Read More »
Syracuse University appoints professor to interim chair of psychology department
Syracuse University appointed Lawrence Lewandowski to the interim chair of the Department of Psychology. He is expected to serve as interim chair for 18 months. Read More »
#BlackLivesMatter hashtag creator to speak at SU
Alicia Garza will speak at Hendricks Chapel on Feb. 23 to honor Black History Month. The event will be free and open to the public. Read More »
Cuomo launches clean energy competition for college students
Students from colleges and universities in New York state can submit proposals of plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus and in local communities. The winners will receive $1 million to go toward implementing those plans. Read More »
Falk College community members remember late professor emerita
Community members from the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics say they will remember the late Claire Rudolph for her passion and forthright personality. Read More »