Writer: Sara Swann
An explanation of the Campus Framework: SU’s 20-year infrastructure project
Syracuse University released the Campus Framework, a 20-year plan for the physical campus, in June 2016. Here is an explanation of that plan and what it means for SU. Read More »
Concerns about faculty misconduct accusations remain in SU architecture community
One month after an anonymous Google spreadsheet listing sexual misconduct allegations against men architects was released, School of Architecture community members are divided on the importance of the issue. Read More »
Architecture dean promises monthly forums in wake of Theta Tau videos
School of Architecture Dean Michael Speaks and Professor Lori Brown addressed student comments and questions at the forum on Wednesday afternoon. Read More »
Senate votes to ban sexual relationships between faculty and undergraduate students
Chancellor Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly shared updates on university initiatives and the faculty salary report at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting. Read More »
Chancellor addresses Theta Tau videos at last University Senate meeting of the year
Syverud discussed what Syracuse University needs to do next in regard to the videos. Read More »
Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia receives free speech award posthumously
Daphne Caruana Galizia was posthumously awarded the Tully Free Speech Award for her reporting on corruption in Malta. She was assassinated in October 2017. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syverud, Wheatly Senate reports
Chancellor Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly gave updates to the University Senate during Wednesday’s meeting. Read More »
Thousands protest gun violence in Washington, D.C. March for Our Lives
The standing-room only crowd in some parts grew tense throughout the rally. Read More »
What to know about the DC March for Our Lives Rally before attending
If you are attending the rally in Washington, D.C. expect lots of traffic and be prepared to walk. Read More »
3 deans have not submitted proposed faculty salary equity adjustments
During Wednesday’s University Senate meeting, faculty discussed the need to continue working toward faculty pay equity. Read More »
Senate calls on Syracuse University to promise divestment from for-profit prisons
During a meeting Wednesday, a resolution was passed by senators asking Syracuse University to make a public commitment to not invest in for-profit prison companies, now or in the future. Read More »
Budget report notes Slutzker Center funding concerns, expected tuition increases
The report was released Wednesday afternoon by the University Senate’s Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs. Read More »
Here are 3 key takeaways from the University Senate’s budget report
The University Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs presented a report on SU’s research funding, veterans and military affairs and the Department of Public Safety during Wednesday’s meeting. Read More »
Syracuse University’s lobbying expenditures drop significantly
The university spent a total of $300,000 on lobbying the federal government in 2013. In 2017, it spent less than $50,000. Read More »
Meet the key members of SU’s Office of Government and Community Relations
Tim Drumm is the university’s registered lobbyist. Eric Persons, who worked as the university’s lobbyist for several years, left his position at SU last year. Read More »
Former student sues Syracuse University, claiming wrongful conviction of sexual assault
The student was suspended from the university after an allegation was made against him by another student. After an investigation, SU found him guilty of sexual assault and his suspension was made indefinite. Read More »
4 takeaways from 1st University Senate meeting of the spring semester
Chancellor Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly addressed future campus events, fundraising, SU policy review and university reaccreditation at Wednesday’s meeting. Read More »
Book tackles sexual assault culture at Syracuse University and other colleges nationally
Author Vanessa Grigoriadis analyzes how consent and sexual assault is perceived on college campuses, and discusses how recent news of multiple sexual assaults is shifting the narrative. Read More »
How some New York politicians are financing their 2018 election campaigns
Rep. John Katko (R-Syracuse), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) are all up for re-election in 2018. Here is a breakdown of the challenges they may face in their respective races. Read More »
Remembrance Week events to include museum display on promenade sharing story of Pan Am Flight 103
This year’s Remembrance Week events will include a pop-up museum display on the promenade, which will feature postcards from the students who died and information about the events that took place after the bombing. Read More »
Common Council, Syracuse police work to repair and replace security cameras in city
The Syracuse Police Department is discussing an $150,000 initiative with the Common Council to improve the quality of security cameras in Syracuse. Read More »
A breakdown of the top leaders at Syracuse University
Here is a breakdown of the top 10 most important administrators at Syracuse University and what their responsibilities are. Read More »
A breakdown of the deans at Syracuse University
Here is a breakdown of the deans at each of Syracuse University’s 13 schools and colleges. Read More »
