DellPlain resident witnesses recent racist incident
Leah Buxbaum, a sophomore transmedia major who lives in DellPlain, said she was sitting in her dorm when she heard the N-word shouted from her open window. Read more »
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Cornell student tests negative for coronavirus, 2nd being tested
The student is currently in isolation and receiving medical treatment. Read more »
Alumni donate to create scholarship for veterans
The Louis A. and Patricia H. Mautino Veteran Scholarship will provide financial assistance for veterans enrolled in undergraduate programs at SU. Read more »
Jon Bon Jovi's son to attend Syracuse University
Bongiovi made the announcement in an Instagram post Sunday. He included photos of him wearing matching SU hats with his father and mother, Dorothea. Read more »
LGBT studies program wants to hire more faculty, establish a major
SU introduced the interdisciplinary LGBT studies minor in 2006. The program does not have any full-time faculty. Read more »
Raj Dewan encourages iSchool students to look beyond the classroom
Dewan served several positions at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School before accepting the position at SU. Read more »
SU to suspend any student who commits bias-related vandalism
Students will have the opportunity to appeal the suspension but will be removed from campus until the case is cleared. Read more »
Bluetooth app tracks class attendance at SU
The SpotterEDU app is one of several ways SU can track its students through technology. Read more »
SU launches first online JD/MBA degree in the nation
SU’s College of Law and Martin J. Whitman School of Management offer a juris doctor degree and a master’s in business administration through the program. Read more »
Syverud hosts dinner for students affected by Trump's travel ban
Syverud hosted a dinner for international students affected by the federal travel ban on Thursday night, he announced in a university-wide email Friday. Read more »
$9 million in state funds will support children with disabilities
The funding, from the New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education, is part of a system to support school districts in need of improved curriculum for students with disabilities. Read more »
SU to increase faculty diversity through new hiring initiative
The Diversity Opportunity Hires initiative will support the university’s efforts to hire teaching and research faculty from diverse backgrounds through its signature and cluster hires initiatives. Read more »
SU considers expanding multicultural learning communities
The Office of Living Learning Communities is seeking student feedback on the expansion of its Multicultural Living Learning Community. Read more »
SU implements changes to Greek life after review
This January marks one year since Syracuse University released the results of its Greek life review, identifying the strengths and challenges of the Greek life community. Read more »
University leaders across US have resigned amid student protests
Student-led protests on campuses across the country have resulted in college and university leaders resigning from their positions. Read more »
SU student assaulted, called homophobic slur outside Syracuse bar, DPS says
The student told Syracuse Police Department officers that he got in an argument Thursday with another man in the rear alley of DJ’s On The Hill, a bar on Marshall Street. Read more »
#NotAgainSU rejects SU's claim it reached agreement with Syverud
#NotAgainSU said no agreements or revisions were made at a private meeting during the Hendricks Chapel forum on Nov. 20. Read more »
Penny Allyn remembered for dedication to SU and city
Penny Allyn ’60 died Thursday at the age of 81. She was a longtime supporter of Syracuse University and the city. Read more »
How SU’s harassment policy compares to other universities
While Syracuse University’s policy on harassment resembles those of its peers, each policy differs based on the values of the institution. Read more »
City officials work to improve property tax inequity
City councilors are continuing efforts to resolve issues of uneven property tax assessments, which were reported by Syracuse.com this year. Read more »
Newhouse School holds forum in response to hate crimes
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications held an open forum Friday afternoon in response to the series of hate crimes that occurred on and around Syracuse University’s campus this past week. Read more »
Bankers Healthcare Group and JMA Wireless will increase employment, downtown growth
Two companies, Bankers Healthcare Group and JMA Wireless, are expanding to Syracuse locations. Read more »
Marcus Solis, a broadcast journalist, discusses state of news industry during lecture
With social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, reporters are expected to release information more immediately before relaying the longer form of their report, Solis said. Read more »
International student enrollment increases at SU despite national trend
International student enrollment in the United States is on the decline, but data from SU’s Office of Institutional Research and the Slutzker Center for International Services show that the university is not following this trend. Read more »
