Writer: Neil Vijayan
Sen. Chuck Schumer invites director of National Science Foundation to show CNY's potential
Sen. Chuck Schumer touted central New York's potential on Friday to Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, director of the National Science Foundation. Read More »
Despite new paid positions, some Orientation Leaders still aren't compensated
Other nearby schools in New York state do pay their orientation leaders, including Ithaca College and Stony Brook University. Read More »
Annual commemoration service honors SU community members who died this year
This year, SU honored 85 members of the the SU-SUNY ESF communities who have died at the annual Service of Commemoration. Read More »
Kelly Chandler-Olcott named as new dean of SU’s School of Education
After serving as interim dean since June 2021, SU officially appointed Kelly Chandler-Olcott as the new dean of its School of Education. Read More »
Micron announces 2024 start for construction on Clay semiconductor plant
Manish Bhatia, executive vice president of global operations at Micron, said the Clay facility will be completed and operational by 2030. Read More »
New 'Kraken' variant on the rise in New York state, Syracuse area
Following a surge in cases of the "most transmissible" variant of Omicron, SU said it plans to monitor the situation but hasn't released plans. Read More »
SU, Syracuse City School District look to create opportunities for local students
The Syracuse City School District is working with Syracuse University to ensure opportunities for local students and a diverse student body at SU amid current hearings for Supreme Court cases that could effectively ban affirmative action. Read More »
Syracuse-based economic org receives $1 million grant to support CNY job training
A Syracuse-based economic development organization, CenterState CEO, received a $1 million grant to support job training from New York state as part of a statewide shift towards a technology-centered workforce. Read More »
Central New York still behind on legal cannabis despite approved licenses across state
The lawsuit was filed by a Michigan-based cannabis dispensary group that is seeking a CAURD license in the central New York and Finger Lakes region. Read More »
Large franchises like Popeyes are harming local Syracuse businesses
Franchised restaurants like Popeyes are harming local businesses on Marshall Street. Read More »
Affirmative action is critical for marginalized groups to succeed
Universities must be able to practice affirmative action if they are to make their admissions cycles equitable. Read More »
SU needs to rethink its First Year Seminar course
The repercussions of this structure — conducted in an academic style and adding weight to students’ workload — is that students grow frustrated with the course and become disengaged with the weekly session. Read More »
Separate the art from the artist
Deplatforming artists for such gross misconduct as racist rants and sexual assault sends a strong message about the threat of consequence at all levels of fame and status. Read More »