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Syracuse University student's father reflects on experience as 9/11 first responder

Jeff Kozuch was a firefighter in New York city when the Sept. 11 attacks unfolded. Read More »

September 13, 2016 at 11:14 pm


'INSURMOUNTABLE': How Syracuse University handled a case of assault against a student abroad

Page Garbee, a Syracuse University alumna, was assaulted by a male SU student while studying abroad in 2014. The case provides a glimpse into how SU handles incidents of violence against women. Read More »

September 7, 2016 at 11:47 pm


Syracuse University announces fall 2016 University Lecture lineup

Syracuse University has announced Bre Pettis, Lynsey Addario and James Corner as speakers for its University Lecture series for the fall. Read More »

September 7, 2016 at 9:25 pm


Syracuse University deans keep high salaries after stepping down, but the policy is changing

When SU deans and administrators step down, they keep about 82 percent of the salaries they earned in their administrative roles. Read More »

September 6, 2016 at 11:33 pm


Syracuse University sexual violence task force was not informed of federal investigation

SU officials did not notify the highly-touted Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence that the university is under investigation for its handling of a sexual assault case. Read More »

September 6, 2016 at 10:32 pm


Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces revisions to free speech policies

Syracuse University has announced some revisions to its free speech policies, according to an email sent to the SU community on Tuesday from Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read More »

September 6, 2016 at 5:44 pm


Syracuse University reverses decision to disinvite filmmaker

Syracuse University has decided to invite filmmaker Shimon Dotan to screen his film about the West Bank settlements after The Atlantic reported a SU professor disinivited him for fear of backlash. Read More »

September 2, 2016 at 11:21 am


Syracuse University to launch new initiatives in response to diversity report

Last week it was announced that Syracuse University will be launching various of the short term initiatives outlined in the report from SU Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. Read More »

August 30, 2016 at 11:17 pm


SU ranks No. 1 in 'Students Pack the Stadiums,' relive past Dome madness here

Are you hyped for this year's Dome craziness? Read More »

August 30, 2016 at 8:59 pm


News Briefs: SA cabinet elected; 'Making a Murderer' lawyer to speak

Student Assocation's 60th cabinet was sworn in on Monday, including President Eric Evangelista and Vice President Joyce LaLonde. The lawyer from the Netflix original series, "Making a Murderer," will speak on campus in September. The Princeton Review ranked Syracuse University as the No.8 party school. Read More »

August 30, 2016 at 12:26 am


Here are Syracuse University's new 2016-17 administrators

Four recently appointed top administrators will be starting their jobs this semester. Here's who they are: Read More »

August 23, 2016 at 4:17 pm


Syracuse University tentatively agrees to provide 830 employees with 3-year contracts

Syracuse University has reached a tentative agreement with a local workers union to provide 830 SU employees with three-year contracts. Read More »

July 26, 2016 at 5:20 pm


Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Fast Forward Syracuse initiative, explained

When Kent Syverud become chancellor of Syracuse University, he started Fast Forward Syracuse. Here is an explanation of the initiative and what it means for the university. Read More »

July 10, 2016 at 1:14 pm


Syracuse University names Jeffrey Stanton as next associate provost for academic affairs

Jeffrey Stanton, former interim dean of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, has been named the university’s next associate provost for academic affairs. Read More »

June 21, 2016 at 4:26 pm


Syracuse University's chief financial officer to retire

Louis Marcoccia, Syracuse University’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire at the end of the month. Gwenn Judge, director of SU’s Office of Budget of Planning, will serve as interim CFO while SU searches for a replacement. Read More »

June 15, 2016 at 11:49 am


David Van Slyke named Maxwell School dean after previously serving as search committee chair

Van Slyke, who will become dean July 1, was the chair of the Maxwell dean search committee until the committee was disbanded and the search was suspended last week. Read More »

June 10, 2016 at 3:50 pm


SU Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly recommends Maxwell dean search be suspended

In an email to the Maxwell community, Wheatly said she did not believe the search committee had found a candidate “who could engender strong support and generate great excitement about the School’s future.” Read More »

June 3, 2016 at 5:35 pm


Syracuse University to hold information sessions for campus construction projects

Syracuse University will be holding several information sessions about campus construction projects during the months of June and July. Read More »

June 2, 2016 at 6:36 pm


Bill legalizing Uber and Lyft in New York state expected to pass

A bill to legalize ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, in Syracuse and elsewhere in New York state is expected to pass. Read More »

June 1, 2016 at 9:48 am


Construction of University Place promenade to begin next week

SU Vice President Pete Sala said in an email that construction of the promenade will "essentially be complete" prior to the start of the fall semester. Read More »

May 25, 2016 at 6:19 pm


Syracuse University faculty reflect on Donald Newhouse as 2016 commencement speaker

Before giving his commencement speech on Sunday, Syracuse University faculty discuss Donald Newhouse as this year's commencement speaker. Read More »

May 11, 2016 at 8:00 pm


No injuries presented after gunshot hits Campus West Apartments

The shot occurred around 8:45 p.m., according to a DPS notice. Read More »

May 11, 2016 at 12:32 am


Investigation finds Eric Evangelista's campaign for president not in violation of SA bylaws

An investigation into Eric Evangelista’s successful campaign for Student Association president found the campaign was not in violation of the SA bylaws or Constitution. Read More »

May 11, 2016 at 12:32 am


Kent Syverud addresses Syracuse University faculty concerns at 2nd feedback session for University Place promenade

Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the concerns of Syracuse University faculty members regarding the proposed University Place promenade at a feedback session on Tuesday. Read More »

May 10, 2016 at 9:51 pm