Writer: Sarah Alessandrini
SU hosts listening sessions before releasing strategic plan
The strategic plan will set long-term goals for improving campus climate over the next five years and strategies for achieving them. Read More »
Jewish students find community amid anti-Semitism
Jewish students at SU said that they have found community through Jewish student organizations, which helps them cope with anti-Semitic incidents on campus and across the country. Read More »
Indoor seating in dining halls, Schine to reopen this week
Dining halls and dining options in SU’s student centers have been operating with grab-and-go service since March. Read More »
GSO looks to secure space for graduate students in Marshall Square Mall
If approved, graduate students could use the space for tutoring or hosting small events, or just as a lounge space. Read More »
Amazon will donate $1.75 million to Syracuse STEAM school
Amazon is preparing to open its first robotics fulfillment center in Onondaga County, which is expected to create more than 1,000 local jobs. Read More »
David Bruen, Darnelle Stinfort run unopposed for SA president, VP
Bruen and Stinfort are proposing a fixed tuition program that would guarantee students only pay the tuition rate that was set when they started at SU. Read More »
SA pushes back election week to end of April
Since the pandemic delayed the start of the spring semester, SA passed a bill Monday night to push back the election date. Read More »
DPS publishes updated hate crime, hate incident policies
Releasing the policies was a recommendation from former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who published an independent review in February outlining 23 recommendations for improving the department. Read More »
State awards SU $2 million for infrastructure projects
SU will receive about $2 million for projects within the Center for Science and Technology. Read More »
Students rally against sexual assault at virtual Take Back the Night
Speakers and organizers at the event discussed the obstacles that make it challenging for survivors to report their assault. Read More »
SU to host virtual events for Transgender Week of Liberation
Trans Week of Liberation, which began Monday, consists of events celebrating transgender, nonbinary and gender noncomforming people all this week. Read More »
How students feel about Lynch's recommendation to rework DPS shuttle service
Lynch and her team said they’ve heard a number of complaints from students regarding the service, which contributes to their negative view of DPS. Read More »
What the 1st-year seminar course replacing SEM 100 might look like
The FYS 101 faculty advisory committee has already released a proposed syllabus for the course. Read More »
SU students had to push for 2 wellness days. They're still overwhelmed.
With the semester half over, some students said they’re particularly worn out. Read More »
Students adjust to increased COVID-19 protocols amid spike in dorms
SU closed all indoor dining spaces, including Schine Student Center and campus dining halls, on Wednesday after detecting clusters of COVID-19 cases in residence halls. Read More »
Explaining Board of Trustees' $50 million plan to hire, keep diverse faculty
As part of the board’s strategic plan on faculty diversity hiring, SU will hire at least 70 additional faculty from underrepresented backgrounds. Read More »
Biden calls for Cuomo resignation if investigation confirms allegations
Three women, including two former aides in Cuomo’s administration, have come forward with sexual harassment allegations against the governor. Read More »
Syracuse health care workers take on mental burden of fighting COVID-19
Medical professionals have spent a year fighting the unknown disease, all while dealing with their own anxiety and stress. Read More »
SU Abroad plans to restart programs this summer, offers new scholarships
SU Abroad’s goal is to move forward with residential programming. Its abroad programs will continue to review public health and travel advisories. Read More »
Schumer, Gillibrand join calls for Gov. Cuomo’s resignation
Cuomo has refused to resign despite losing the support of New York's congressional delegation and top state lawmakers. Read More »
Anti-Asian messages found in Syracuse University buildings
The racist messages claimed students on campus are agents for the Chinese government. Read More »
Syracuse University aiming for in-person spring 2021 commencement
Holding an in-person ceremony ultimately depends on guidance from the state and the public health situation. Read More »
New 1st-year seminar course aims to enhance discussions of race, identity
The new course seeks to better discuss topics of race and identity as well as the transition to college life. Read More »
SU graduate Donna Shalala speaks about women in politics at virtual forum
Shalala served as secretary under former President Bill Clinton’s administration and was the first Lebanese American to serve in a presidential Cabinet. Read More »