PLUMMETING PELL GRANTS: Percentage of SU Undergraduate Pell recipients has decreased over a decade
Since its peak in 2011, the percentage of undergraduate Pell recipients at Syracuse University has decreased by 10 points. Read more »
On Campus
ODI seminar stresses the impact of words, actions as microaggressions
SU’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion held a seminar to discuss the impacts of microaggressions on students. Read more »
119 Euclid talk emphasizes importance of mental health strategies for Black students
At 119 Euclid, Kayla Turner and Kelvin Boakye gave a presentation on mental health and identity focused on the African American community. Read more »
Shaw Center Literary Corps receives grant to hire more undergraduate tutors
SU Literacy Corps connects SU students with the local community, assigning tutors to local elementary, middle and high school students. Read more »
Ritter said SU working with colleges, universities to discuss swatting protocol
Provost Gretchen Ritter announced an update on the university's response to recent swatting incidents that targeted the Maxwell School. Read more »
NYPIRG survey indicates N.Y. students need more assistance with healthcare
NYPIRG tabled at SU and SUNY ESF to ask students to fill out the survey about their experiences with access to health care. Read more »
IDJC hosts Terrell Jermaine Starr in conversation about Ukraine coverage, U.S. foreign policy
Starr shared his experience as a Black journalist covering the war in Ukraine and his thoughts on U.S. foreign policy for the 2024 elections. Read more »
4 faculty 'de-affiliate' from Middle Eastern Studies Program, citing Israel-Hamas response
The decision came from a combination of long-term structural problems within the program and the impact of a lack of transparency. Read more »
Maxwell dean provides details on Friday's false bomb threat
An individual called the Dean’s Office saying they had planted and planned to detonate bombs around the Maxwell School around 4 p.m. Read more »
DPS receives false bomb threat at Maxwell Hall
DPS and SPD determined the report to be false after a “quick response” and review of available video footage from the area. Read more »
Chabad hosts Israeli tour guide to discuss Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism
Lyana Rotstein discussed the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and how the conflict has impacted her family, community and Israelis. Read more »
DEIA workshop promotes looking beyond the acronym
Syracuse University's Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the DEIA workshop, the first of three in its CORE series. Read more »
Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence hosts ‘teaching with AI’ conversation
Two Syracuse University professors discussed the ways they incorporate Artificial Intelligence into their classrooms. Read more »
College of Law hosts alumni to discuss finance, technology and entrepreneurship industries
Five alumni panelists discussed the intersections between of law, technology, venture capital and private equity during Tuesday's symposium. Read more »
Haudenosaunee leader discusses history of Handsome Lake, survival of indigenous culture in presentation
Handsome Lake originated the spiritual ideology of Gaihwiyoh, which means “good message," and spread it to the Haudenosaunee people. Read more »
Connect 315 reminds students community issues are closer than they realize
Connect 315 is a club created to help "bridge the gap" between between students and the greater Syracuse community. Read more »
IVMF inducts 3 new members for University Wall of Civilian Champions
The Syracuse University D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families inducted 3 civilians to its Civilian Service Wall of Honor. Read more »
DPS receives 'false' active shooter report at Maxwell, Eggers Hall
After being dispatched to Maxwell and Eggers Halls, both DPS and the Syracuse Police Department confirmed the report was false. Read more »
Schoolyard Bagels announces temporary closure
The bagel shop experienced “overwhelming” turnout but cited a lack of preparedness as a reason for long wait times, according to the post. Read more »
FJP hosts Palestine in Focus panel to ‘historicize’ conflict
Community members gathered in the Kittredge Auditorium to hear SU faculty discuss Palestinian perspectives regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
Schoolyard Bagels brings 'real bagel shop’ close to campus
Nine months after the closure of Starbucks on Marshall St., University Hill Realty announced it would be converted into a bagel shop and deli. Read more »
GSO hosts presentation on working for SU food services, plans to unionize
Only 4% of the food service workers at Syracuse University feel that management is approachable, according to a survey last spring. Read more »
Mia-Marie Fields, Unsung Hero Awardee, helps minority students feel welcome at SU
Mia-Marie Fields was honored as an SU 2024 Unsung Hero. Fields, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering, has helped develop a portable breast cancer detection device for resource-limited countries. Read more »
Professor Jenn M. Jackson honors what ‘Black Women Taught Us’ in new book
Jackson, an assistant professor in the Political Science department, based their book on a course they teach at SU: “Black Feminist (Insurgent) Politics.” Read more »
