Syracuse University graduate students detail service employee unionization drive
Graduate students said a union could help them negotiate better contracts for employment at Syracuse University. Read more »
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Student Association president: Euclid Shuttle service to start Thursday
The Euclid Shuttle will provide students living in Sadler Hall, Lawrinson Hall and the Brewster/Boland/Brockway Complex direct transportation to Lancaster Avenue, Stratford Street and Westcott Street. Read more »
How Syracuse University's Invest Syracuse hits the mark — and what can be done to improve it
The Daily Orange Editorial Board reviews Chancellor Syverud's state of the university address and his goals outlined for the Invest Syracuse initiative. Read more »
Chancellor asks University Senate for recommendations on sexual relationship policy
Chancellor Kent Syverud has asked the University Senate to recommend changes to sexual harassment and assault policy by the end of the spring semester. Read more »
Video: Five takeaways from Chancellor Kent Syverud's Winter Message
Syverud delivered a similar state of the university speech at the start of the fall 2017 semester. Read more »
Report: In NCAA-mandated interviews, Syracuse athletes voiced academic advising concerns, dissatisfaction with facilities
SU’s Faculty Oversight Committee conducted the interviews with athletes finishing their eligibility at the university in December 2016 and May 2017. Read more »
PUBLIC CONSENSUS: How Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud is viewed 3 years into his tenure
The Daily Orange interviewed more than 50 faculty, staff and administrators about Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud. They described a chancellor who means well and has made progress on his projects, but who has also made several missteps in his time at SU. Read more »
Officials remain hesitant of declaring Syracuse University 'sanctuary campus'
Concerns regarding the safety of undocumented students at Syracuse University are growing under President Donald Trump's administration. Chancellor Kent Syverud has twice declined to declare SU a sanctuary campus, but has expressed support for undocumented students. Read more »
At Syracuse University, Trump’s executive order has consequences
Here are stories of Syracuse University community members affected by President Donald Trump's executive order restricting immigration. Read more »
Kent Syverud signals support for students affected by immigration ban
In a letter sent to the SU community on Monday, Syverud did not outwardly oppose Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from Muslim majority countries, but instead listed resources for members of the community who have been affected. Read more »
J.R. Martinez urges continued activism during Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
According to event organizers, about 1,600 people attended Syracuse University's MLK Celebration on Sunday night. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud asks University Senate to examine impact of Trump's proposed immigration policies at SU
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud again said the university will not declare itself a "sanctuary campus," but noted he has encouraged the University Senate and experts to examine Trump immigration policies. Read more »
Kent Syverud announces initiatives aimed at advancing Academic Strategic Plan
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the campus community on Tuesday in the Life Sciences Complex in what essentially served as a State of the University. Read more »
Former Carnegie Mellon University administrator appointed as Syracuse University's CFO
Rahnamay-Azar, who comes to SU from Carnegie Mellon University, will direct the university’s finance and administrative functions. Read more »
GSO discusses conference bid, collaboration with law enforcement
The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students Conference Bid and free speech policies were among the long-standing issues discussed at Wednesday's meeting of the Graduate Student Organization. Read more »
Former dean appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement
Cathyrn Newton, dean emerita and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement. In her new role Newton is expected to expand undergraduate research. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces new members of Campus Framework Advisory Group
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the appointment of eight new members to the Campus Framework Advisory Group as the planning moves on to its next phase. Read more »
Vice Chancellor Michele Wheatly declines to explain Whitman dean situation
Syracuse University Provost and Vice Chancellor Michele Wheatly declined to go into detail about the removal of Kenneth Kavajecz as dean of the Martin J. Whitman School dean in a meeting with the Whitman community on Friday. Read more »
Syracuse University's relationship with veterans, explained
SU has maintained its commitment to service members, veterans and their families for decades, funneling millions of dollars into resources for these groups. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces search committee for next Director of Athletics
The search committee for SU's next athletic director includes head football coach Dino Babers and women's basketball player Brittney Sykes. Read more »
Syracuse University faculty reflect on Donald Newhouse as 2016 commencement speaker
Before giving his commencement speech on Sunday, Syracuse University faculty discuss Donald Newhouse as this year's commencement speaker. Read more »
Syracuse University faculty members express concern and problems with proposed University Place promenade
Syracuse University faculty members and officials sparred over the proposed University Place promenade at an often-contentious feedback session on Monday evening. Read more »
Syracuse University expands breadth of research under leadership of Chancellor Kent Syverud
Chancellor Kent Syverud has worked to hire research-focused administrators, make key partnerships and develop a culture of appreciation and collaboration in the research sector on campus since addressing it during his inauguration speech two years ago. Read more »
Entrepreneurship program opens inside Bird Library
An opening ceremony for Blackstone LaunchPad, the transparent cube on the ground floor of Bird Library, was held in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons at Bird Library Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
