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State to halt collecting of medical, student debt

New York will not collect medical or student debt owed to the state until at least April 15, officials announced Tuesday. Read More »

March 17, 2020 at 3:09 pm


How Syracuse University students will take classes online

Students and their families have asked about how SU will handle the logistics of moving classes online. Here’s what they know and what there are still questions about. Read More »

March 12, 2020 at 12:21 am


Woman sues SU after tripping on Schine sidewalk

The woman says she sustained permanent and severe injuries after she tripped on a sidewalk at SU’s Schine Student Center. SU was negligent, the complaint alleges. Read More »

March 11, 2020 at 9:05 am


#NotAgainSU unsure when occupation will end, calls for more negotiations

Organizers said at a Tuesday press conference that they aren’t sure when their occupation of Crouse-Hinds Hall will end. They said they would like to finish negotiations with SU officials so they can move on. Read More »

March 10, 2020 at 9:30 pm


Flyer at SUNY-ESF dorm falsely says students were quarantined

SUNY-ESF officials are investigating the incident as an instance of bias targeting individuals based on race. No one at the school is quarantined, officials said. Read More »

March 10, 2020 at 5:14 pm


SU cancels domestic spring break travel programs as coronavirus spreads

The university has canceled all spring break travel programs outside of Syracuse. It has also set up a web page and call center to handle questions and concerns about the coronavirus. Read More »

March 9, 2020 at 9:57 pm


SU suspends study abroad program in Madrid due to coronavirus

Students studying in Madrid will have to leave the country by Sunday and won’t be allowed back on SU’s main campus until after spring break. Read More »

March 9, 2020 at 9:26 pm


Coronavirus information flyer vandalized with anti-Chinese language

The word “Chinese” was written on a flyer with information about preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Read More »

March 7, 2020 at 9:35 pm


3rd #NotAgainSU negotiation: SU won’t deny food in future protests

#NotAgainSU organizers and administrators discussed a review of DPS, policies about striking graduate students and expanded counseling services at their third negotiation meeting Wednesday. Read More »

March 4, 2020 at 11:59 pm


Explainer: Why DPS is armed, how officers are trained

Student protesters have repeatedly asked about DPS officers being armed as well as access to its records and protocols. Read More »

March 4, 2020 at 10:09 pm


2nd #NotAgainSU negotiation: SU refuses to disarm DPS

#NotAgainSU organizers and SU officials discussed faculty diversity training, disarming Department of Public Safety officers and protections for striking graduate students during Tuesday's negotiations. Read More »

March 4, 2020 at 12:05 am


1st #NotAgainSU negotiation: Syverud won’t resign, tuition freeze unlikely

#NotAgainSU organizers and administrators debated resignations, campus protest policies and prior agreements in their first official negotiation meeting. Read More »

March 3, 2020 at 12:22 am


SU to create plan for suspending classes in case of coronavirus outbreak

The University Center for Online and Digital Learning will collaborate with SU’s schools, colleges and Information Technology Services to create the plan “out of an abundance of caution.” Read More »

March 2, 2020 at 2:25 pm


STEM dominates SU leadership and research, professors say

At SU, scientists occupy most of the university's top research positions. Some professors say that needs to change. Read More »

March 2, 2020 at 12:06 am


Common Council to crack down on negligent landlords

The properties, many of which are rentals owned by limited license corporations, will be sold to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for $151 each. Read More »

February 27, 2020 at 12:09 am


#NotAgainSU protesters block intersection outside Crouse-Hinds Hall

More than 100 students, faculty and supporters of #NotAgainSU occupied the intersection of South Crouse and Waverly avenues for nearly two hours Wednesday. Read More »

February 26, 2020 at 11:58 pm


Lawsuits allege SU mishandled sexual abuse allegations

Two lawsuits filed Tuesday allege that Syracuse University knew about Conrad Mainwaring’s sexual abuse of young males, but did not act. Read More »

February 25, 2020 at 11:14 pm


Over 100 graduate students criticize university’s response to protest

More than 100 graduate students and workers who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as international students, have signed onto the labor strike. Read More »

February 24, 2020 at 11:30 pm


Over 150 graduate students to continue strike

Graduate students will update the goals of the strike to account for recent developments and ensure protesters receive “institutional support.” Read More »

February 19, 2020 at 11:34 pm


Some graduate students to strike until university lifts suspensions

Graduate students will strike until suspensions for student activists have been lifted and students in Crouse-Hinds Hall are given unrestricted and unconditional access to food, medication, healthcare, hygiene products and spiritual advisors. Read More »

February 19, 2020 at 9:58 am


#NotAgainSU to occupy Crouse-Hinds for 3rd day

#NotAgainSU will continue its occupation of Crouse-Hinds Hall for a third day after protesters rejected a conditional deal with university officials that would have revoked their suspensions. Read More »

February 19, 2020 at 2:16 am


SU relocates Crouse-Hinds Hall classes amid protest

Classes usually held in the building will be relocated until further notice, a university official said in an email Monday night. Read More »

February 18, 2020 at 1:45 am


University Lecture focuses on race in news and politics

Author, journalist and professor Jelani Cobb talked about race, politics and news at a University Lectures event in Hendricks Chapel Tuesday night. Read More »

February 11, 2020 at 11:45 pm


McMahon praises economic development in State of the County address

Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon talked about 2019’s economic growth and laid out plans to strengthen industry in the county. Read More »

February 10, 2020 at 10:57 pm