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Writer: Gillian Follett

Background checks raise concerns among faculty

Provost Wheatly’s announcement that new faculty members must undergo background checks included few details about what the process will include. Read More »

October 27, 2019 at 10:34 pm

SUNY-ESF works to boost number of applicants

A report from the university’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions found that the number of freshman applicants dropped by almost 20% between the 2018-19 academic year and the current academic year. Read More »

October 15, 2019 at 9:04 pm

Students want more from SU counseling services

The Barnes Center at The Arch aims to provide students with centralized physical and mental health services, but many students are dissatisfied with their access to the center’s counseling services.  Read More »

October 9, 2019 at 10:23 pm

Nationwide psychiatrist shortage impacts CNY

Many patients have been forced to wait months for an appointment or admit themselves into emergency or inpatient care for immediate medical attention. Read More »

September 25, 2019 at 11:40 pm

Committee to issue report on SU disability services

SU convened the committee in April 2018 to determine whether gaps exist in the university’s current disability services and accessibility measures. Read More »

September 24, 2019 at 10:32 pm

Maxwell program to help veterans pursue political careers

The initiative is a collaboration between the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Read More »

September 11, 2019 at 10:08 pm

Millennials drive Syracuse population growth

Roughly three in four individuals who have moved to Syracuse in the past few years are part of the millennial population.  Read More »

September 10, 2019 at 1:11 am

Deka Dancil appointed manager of bias response and education

In her new role, Dancil will focus on educating the SU community about bias and promoting diversity and inclusion on campus. Read More »

September 4, 2019 at 11:22 pm

Syracuse offers financial counseling services

The Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center offers free financial counseling to residents at several locations in the city. Read More »

September 3, 2019 at 10:00 pm

Electronic bike share program to begin operating at SU

The city collaborated on the program with Gotcha, a mobility service company that offers alternate forms of transportation in place of cars.  Read More »

August 25, 2019 at 9:13 pm

Economic growth indicates a strong job market for Class of 2019

Career services advisers at SU predict 2019 to have a strong job market despite a slip in employment rates last year. Read More »

May 7, 2019 at 11:06 am

Syracuse awarded $3 million grant to support economic growth, tech industry

The grant was awarded as part of JPMorgan Chase’s “Advancing Cities” initiative. Read More »

April 24, 2019 at 7:31 pm

SU to hold vigil for victims of Sri Lanka bombings

The vigil will be held Thursday at the university’s Catholic Center. Read More »

April 22, 2019 at 9:40 pm

University Hill neighborhood to see new bike lanes, improved sidewalks

A project to redesign roads at SU began Monday more than ten years after it was first proposed. Read More »

April 16, 2019 at 10:13 pm

SU alum Leo Wong discusses cultural identity, diversity in workplace at lecture

Wong spoke about educating others about diversity in the workplace. Read More »

April 9, 2019 at 11:57 pm

Mackenzie Mertikas, SA presidential candidate, looks to bring her SA experience to the role of president

Mertikas’ campaign invites SU students to “start the wave” and enact meaningful change at SU. Read More »

March 31, 2019 at 10:43 pm

Sameeha Saied, SA vice presidential candidate, wants to focus on diversity at SU

Saied said other women of color in positions of power in Student Association made her feel empowered to run. Read More »

March 31, 2019 at 10:39 pm

Lawyers work with SU students to help animals in cruelty cases

The Volunteer Advocate Lawyer for Animal Abuse Court program assigns lawyers and SU students to animal abuse cases. Read More »

March 24, 2019 at 9:21 pm

SU alumnus Lawrence K. Jackson discusses career, identity at final Sankofa lecture

Lawrence K. Jackson is a host, producer, journalist and public speaker. Read More »

February 26, 2019 at 10:45 pm

New York state faces school bus driver shortage

A report found that a majority of New York state school transportation directors said they had an insufficient number of bus drivers. Read More »

February 24, 2019 at 8:48 pm

Startups partner with Syracuse to tackle city issues

The city picked three technology startups to help address issues like housing instability, community engagement and building permits. Read More »

February 10, 2019 at 10:00 pm

Experts: Poverty, historical factors led to Syracuse homicide rate

Past city policies and high poverty rates could be contributing to homicide rates in Syracuse. Read More »

February 3, 2019 at 9:20 pm

Syracuse chief data officer talks Syracuse Surge, ‘smart’ city

Sam Edelstein, Syracuse's chief data officer, said data will be used to shape future city policies. Read More »

February 1, 2019 at 1:13 pm

SU alumni expand local snow plow, lawn care company

Wills Mahoney and Andrew Englander are entering their fifth year running the startup Plowz & Mowz. They recently decided to move their offices to the AXA Towers in downtown Syracuse. Read More »

November 13, 2018 at 9:18 pm