Writer: Owen Smith
Syracuse Land Bank receives over $15M to construct 52 prefabricated houses
Greater Syracuse Land Bank will receive $15.7 million in state funding to construct 52 new prefabricated homes, Sen. May announced Thursday. Read More »
Speakers highlight AI’s role in economy, business at 1st United AI summit
United AI, a student organization at SU focused on AI education, held its first AI summit Saturday. Read More »
SU’s Financial Aid office honors late staff member Jaclyn ‘Jaki’ Collins
Jaclyn Collins, a staff member at Syracuse University’s Office of Financial Aid who died in late March, was honored in a campus-wide newsletter from the office. Read More »
Syracuse Housing Authority announces advancement of East Adams developments
SHA and MBS announced a new initiative to strengthen their partnership in advancing developments for the East Adams neighborhood. Read More »
Global Career Accelerator links student experience with global brands
SU’s recent partnership provides students with hands-on experience with “leading” companies across the world, such as OpenAI and Netflix. Read More »
Syracuse-based startup uses AI to communicate with wildlife
Flox Intelligence, a Syracuse-based company, launched a product that uses custom AI sounds to help animals avoid environmental hazards. Read More »
Newhouse associate dean Brad Horn appointed for provost fellowship
Brad Horn, current associate dean of strategic initiatives at Newhouse will serve as Provost Lois Agnew’s Innovation Fellow, SU announced. Read More »
Mike Haynie to begin chancellor tenure nearly 2 months early
Syracuse University Chancellor-elect Mike Haynie will start his term on May 11, nearly two months before his initial July 1 start date. Read More »
Syracuse hosts 1st international esports tournament amid industry challenges
Syracuse hosted its first international esports tournament last weekend. Forty-eight teams traveled to compete in the competition. Read More »
People and Culture symposium emphasizes collaboration, promotes resources
Attendees representing 18 different divisions, schools and colleges attended SU’s Office of People and Culture’s 2026 symposium. Read More »
Promises, not guarantees: Locals press Micron for legal commitment to green goals, new jobs
Since Micron Technology announced a $100 billion semiconductor plant, the company has faced lawsuits and debates from the community. Read More »
Police investigate Cornell senior found with rifle, ammunition on SU campus
Investigators are working to determine why a Cornell University senior was carrying a rifle near SU campus Saturday, Chief Mark Rusin said. Read More »
Former SU men’s basketball player reportedly detained by ICE
John Bol Ajak, who played for Syracuse men’s basketball from 2019 to 2023, was detained by ICE, syracuse.com reported Thursday. Read More »
SU announces new roles, forum for 2026 DPS Community Review Board
SU announced applications for open roles on the Community Review Board, and an open forum to learn more about the board’s role on campus. Read More »
Syracuse Catholic Diocese announces trust fund for sexual abuse victims
The Roman Catholic Diocese will establish a “Victims Trust Fund” for survivors of sexual abuse within the diocese, it announced Wednesday. Read More »
SU to showcase strategic plan ‘excellence goals’ in upcoming event
SU will host a “Leading With Distinction” Showcase on Experiential Inquiry next week, according to a campus-wide email. Read More »
Pete Sala provides updates on new residence hall, hotel progress
SU aims to provide “every future sophomore” with housing on main campus, Pete Sala said in an interview with NewsChannel 9 WSYR. Read More »
Esports community reflects on program as SU opens 3rd facility
After SU officially opened its third esports facility Friday, many said it marked a new beginning for building the major’s fanbase. Read More »
Hochul addresses ICE enforcement, introduces new running mate in Syracuse
Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed a host of issues, such as ICE enforcement, in Syracuse Thursday. She also brought out running mate Adrienne Adams. Read More »
ECS Interim Dean Jennifer Ross shares education, leadership history
Jennifer Ross stepped into the role as interim dean for ECS last semester. Ross shared her history in education and her strive to help others. Read More »
In tense hearing, SCSD Board of Education removes commissioner Twiggy Billue
SCSD unanimously removed district commissioner Billue on Tuesday, finding her guilty of unauthorized entry to Roberts Elementary School. Read More »
Residents, labor groups file lawsuit challenging Micron environmental approval
Local residents and labor groups filed a lawsuit against Micron, challenging the environmental review for the company’s semiconductor plant. Read More »
After years of delay, Micron breaks ground on $100B Clay facility
After years of delay, Micron broke ground on its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Clay Friday. Read More »
SU adjusts Orange, Blue Loop University Ave. stop due to hotel construction
SU Parking and Transportation announced shuttles will not stop on University Ave. between Harrison and Adams streets due to construction. Read More »