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 »
On Campus
Over 100 people gather at Castle Court after SU NCAA Tournament wins
The group shouted in celebration as cars passing by honked their horns before the Syracuse Police Department dispatched officers to nearby streets. Read more »
SU announces 2021 University Scholars
Twelve SU seniors received the highest honor available to undergraduate students. Read more »
Syracuse University engineering professor dies at 72
Tapan Sarkar was an emeritus professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read more »
Syverud, Student Association VP condemn anti-Asian racism
Stop AAPI Hate, a nonprofit that tracks hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., received nearly 3,800 reports of hate incidents — including verbal harassment and physical assault — throughout the pandemic. Read more »
SU confirms emerging COVID-19 cluster in residence halls
The cluster has the potential to spread “very quickly,” especially due to the close living quarters in residence halls. Read more »
SU partners with Honeywell to fund indoor air quality research
SU announced on March 1 that the partnership with Honeywell will include a collaboration to fund and research indoor air quality. Read more »
SA student life committee co-chair proposes welcome kits for new students
The welcome kits will be a way to encourage incoming students to join Student Association and make the organization more accessible. Read more »
Despite SU’s top research status, challenges for researchers mount
SU is one of 131 universities that the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has classified as a Research 1 institution. 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 »
SU suspended 2 fraternities last month. What does that mean?
SU now has 16 unrecognized Greek organizations that students aren’t allowed to associate with. Read more »
Loretta Lynch report lays out structure, powers of DPS review board
In a 97-page report released Monday, Lynch and her team outlined the structure and powers of the CRB. The board will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on standard operating procedures of the department. Read more »
Loretta Lynch releases year-long DPS review
Lynch released the 97-page review Monday. It began last February amid intense scrutiny of how DPS interacted with protestors at Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read more »
Stranded stateside: SU international students struggle to return home
Many Chinese international students at Syracuse University have tried to head back home, but they’ve faced mandatory quarantines and expensive one-way tickets. Read more »
New SU registrar hopes to add efficiency, inclusivity to scheduling process
SU appointed Campbell as university registrar in January, after she worked for nearly three years as the director of operations in the College of Arts and Sciences and Maxwell. Read more »
SU suspends Alpha Chi Rho fraternity after code of conduct violations
Alpha Chi Rho, also referred to as Crow, was previously on probation as it underwent expansion within the Interfraternity Council. Read more »
SU defends response to data breach amid criticism, anger
The breach occurred late on Sept. 25 after a university employee fell victim to a phishing attack in which the employee clicked a link and exposed their credentials to a “malicious actor." Read more »
SU officials, experts hope Biden will reverse Trump-era Title IX policies
Last May, then-Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos finalized several changes to Title IX, a law passed in 1972 that prohibits sex discrimination in schools that receive federal funding. Read more »
For 32 years, Flight 103 victims' families have pushed investigation forward
How families of Pan Am victims have shaped SU, DOJ. Read more »
Syverud announces diversity and inclusion plan in winter message
The plan will entail a review of current infrastructure, including former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s external review of the Department of Public Safety and other projects. Read more »
Professors account for students' mental health in spring class design
Though the length of instruction hasn’t changed, some instructors have concerns about how isolation due to COVID-19 and the continued pressure of the 14-week semester may affect students. Read more »
Misty Copeland, Nyle DiMarco among speakers in SU's spring lecture series
The lecture series, which will take place virtually through Zoom, will feature a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a world-famous dancer, a deaf activist and an advocate for the arts. Read more »
Cafe closures, reduced hours cause concerns among some employees
The university has closed several campus cafes and significantly reduced hours at others as sales drop amid the pandemic. Read more »
SU waives SAT, ACT scores for 2021-22 application cycle
Test cancellations and limited testing capacity due to public health guidelines continue to make it difficult for students to access testing opportunities. Read more »
