SU to remain test-optional for fall 2025, spring 2026 admission cycles
Maurice Harris, dean of admissions, said that the test-optional policy allows “greater emphasis” on other aspects of students’ applications. Read more »
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Community Review Board reviews training for non-sworn DPS officers
Leaders of Tuesday's open forum discussed CRB's 2023-2024 activity with DPS and talked about extending the length of pre-event body camera footage on officers. Read more »
Maxwell announces inaugural Centennial Scholars
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs announced six Maxwell students have been named Centennial Scholars. Read more »
Syracuse University announces 2024 University Scholars
Syracuse University announced the 2024 University Scholars, the university's “highest undergraduate honor," Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
Falk adjunct to not teach for remainder of semester after allegedly using racial slur
Students in the class said Steven Warshaw, who joined the university in January, used the N-word while teaching SPM 225 on March 26. Read more »
Office of Academic Affairs holds ‘Promoting Religious Understanding’ panel amid Israel-Hamas war
The panel featured Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair — Hendricks Chapel’s Muslim and Jewish chaplains, respectively. They spoke about how their personal relationship has grown since Oct. 7 and how they've worked to unite SU's Muslim and Jewish communities. Read more »
SU undergrads struggle to access grocery stores, pharmacies, survey finds
A survey found that Syracuse University respondents find it difficult to access personal need items found at pharmacies or grocery stores. Read more »
‘Suspicious male’ issued trespass warning for approaching female students
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety has issued a trespass warning to a “suspicious male” who SU says approached female students. Read more »
DPS hosts open house for new Marshall Street substation
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety opened the doors to its new substation during a community open house event Friday. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Syverud gives construction timeline for Ostrom Ave. residence hall at USen meeting
At Wednesday's USen meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud confirmed that the new residence hall on Ostrom Ave. will begin "later this year." Read more »
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 »
