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SEIU-affiliated groups announce unionization efforts at campus rally

Hourly Food Services workers at Syracuse University plan to hold an election this semester for union recognition. Read More »

March 28, 2024 at 9:07 pm

SU purchases Hotel Skyler Syracuse

Syracuse University purchased the Hotel Skyler to keep a hotel close to university property after converting the Sheraton Hotel. Read More »

March 28, 2024 at 8:53 pm

Eroding education: The state of African American Studies at Syracuse University

AAS faculty and staff received an email notifying them that their department would have no chair for this semester on Jan. 12, 2024. Read More »

March 28, 2024 at 3:03 am

Jewish, Muslim students find ‘common ground’ in inaugural fellowship

Syracuse University’s Jewish-Muslim Dialogue Fellowship brought 10 Jewish and 10 Muslim students together for weekly interfaith discussions. Read More »

March 27, 2024 at 11:46 pm

SGEU’s recent contract with SU came from over 2 years of organizing, activism

For over two years, Syracuse Graduate Employees United worked to form an official union. On Tuesday, SGEU agreed to a contract with SU. Read More »

March 27, 2024 at 11:23 pm

College of Law announces Housing Clinic for fall 2024

SU's College of Law will offer a housing clinic for the fall 2024 semester which will provide more opportunities for law students. Read More »

March 27, 2024 at 11:14 pm

SA holds Freedom of Speech town hall for feedback on ‘Syracuse Statement’

The Student Association held a Freedom of Speech Town Hall to continue collecting feedback on SU's "Syracuse Statement" on academic freedom. Read More »

March 26, 2024 at 11:10 pm

Syracuse Graduate Employees United ratifies first contract with SU

Syracuse Graduate Employees United reached their first tentative collective bargaining agreement with the university last week. Read More »

March 26, 2024 at 1:48 pm

Common Council approves Jim Boeheim street sign on corner of Irving and East Raynor Avenues

The Syracuse City Common Council authorized the installation of an honorary street sign recognizing Jim Boeheim for his coaching accomplishments as well as philanthropic contributions to the city. The new street sign will be on the corner of Irving and East Raynor Avenues. Read More »

March 25, 2024 at 9:08 pm

Dynamic Sustainability Lab presents research at 2024 Sustainability Summit

The Dynamic Sustainability Lab at Syracuse University presented their research at the 2024 Sustainability Summit in Boston, MA. Read More »

March 24, 2024 at 10:50 pm

Ritter, Groves explain ‘Syracuse Statement,' reflect on SU's free expression values

Provost Gretchen Ritter and Senior Vice President Allen Groves explained more about the "Syracuse Statement" — SU's upcoming stance on academic freedom. Read More »

March 24, 2024 at 10:41 pm

SA to reduce its internal operating budget by 20%, reallocate funds to new initiatives

The Student Association’s assembly members voted to approve a 20% reduction to its internal operating budget. Read More »

March 24, 2024 at 10:17 pm

Architecture professor Valeria Herrera files discrimination lawsuit against SU

The lawsuit claims she has been denied or passed over for tenure-track positions, program director positions, research grants, and awards. Read More »

March 21, 2024 at 3:03 am

Explaining the major points from SGEU, SU negotiations

Syracuse Graduate Employees United and Syracuse University have agreed on a tentative contract. Members will vote on it next week. Read More »

March 21, 2024 at 1:01 am

SU’s upcoming Trans Support Day to provide most gender-affirming resources in event history

Trans Support Day will be held on March 23 in Peck Hall and will provide resources for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Read More »

March 21, 2024 at 12:54 am

Natural hair deserves to be celebrated at predominantly white institutions like SU

Navigating the complexities of being a minority at a predominantly white institution (PWI) like SU is a challenging and complex journey of self-acceptance entwined with cultural identification. The most significant of these challenges is accepting natural hair in a setting where professional standards sometimes dismiss and undermine the deep-rooted diversity of Black beauty. Read More »

March 21, 2024 at 12:05 am

Students, faculty share feedback on university academic freedom statement

Members of the “Syracuse Statement” working group held open forums Tuesday to collect input on SU's developing academic freedom statement. Read More »

March 20, 2024 at 12:37 am

SU, SUNY ESF community members honor those who died at annual Service of Commemoration

Syracuse University and SUNY ESF community members gathered Tuesday to honor the 119 lives lost over the past year for Hendricks' annual Service of Commemoration. Read More »

March 20, 2024 at 12:01 am

SGEU reaches tentative agreement for first contract with SU

The agreement includes a median 24% stipend increase, 80% subsidized health insurance and 100% subsidized preventative dental care. Read More »

March 19, 2024 at 7:05 pm

Mark Temnycky discusses current state of Russia-Ukraine war at Bird Library talk

Mark Temnycky is a Syracuse University alumnus, freelance journalist, nonresident fellow with the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center and a Ukranian himself. He explained the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war and "common misconceptions" about it. Read More »

March 19, 2024 at 12:04 am

Lender Center Research Team makes trip to Cornell to present findings on war on terror

Undergraduate student fellows from Syracuse University attended Cornell University on Monday where they presented their findings on American media coverage of the war on terror. Read More »

March 19, 2024 at 12:01 am

Breaking down second-year SU housing options after Sheraton, 727 S. Crouse Ave. added

SU’s new strategic housing plan comes after a three-year housing review found that students wanted more housing options on North Campus. Read More »

March 18, 2024 at 12:01 am

SGEU rallies before all-day session between bargaining committee, SU administration

The protestors came to the office at about 8:15 a.m. — approximately 45 minutes before the bargaining committee went inside. Read More »

March 7, 2024 at 8:14 pm

SU, former student settle gender-based discrimination lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges SU took “inadequate procedures” in its investigation of a sexual misconduct complaint against the plaintiff. Read More »

March 7, 2024 at 2:27 am