Interfaith America founder Eboo Patel discusses religious diversity, democracy
On Tuesday night, Dr. Eboo Patel spoke at SU about religious diversity and building connections to promote inclusion and change. Read more »
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'Dangerous precedent': SU professors petition after deans' override of faculty vote on new A&S curriculum
Faculty members are urging Deans Mortazavi and Van Slyke to work collaboratively with the Curriculum Committee to revise and delay the implementation of the new Liberal Arts Core by one year. Read more »
Schumer urges DHS to reinstate Aviation Security Advisory Committee
Schumer issued a letter on Tuesday urging the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the Aviation Security Advisory Committee. Read more »
President Trump’s freeze on federally funded school programs remains blocked
Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed concerns about President Trump’s freeze on federally funded school programs. Read more »
SA passes ICE Resources Bill in response to Trump administration
SA passed a bill to distribute red cards outlining immigration rights to help students during increased ICE raids, followingTrump's orders. Read more »
Common Council grants $10 million for East Adams transformation project
Syracuse City Common Council unanimously approved a $10 million grant for the East Adams Neighborhood Transformation Project. Read more »
Hochul signs legislation to protect abortion, reproductive rights
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation allowing abortion providers to use the name of their practice instead of their personal name. Read more »
Town hall addresses low voter turnout in 2024 presidential election
The panelists advocated for higher voter engagement, in both local and national elections, following a 6% drop in voter turnout in the city of Syracuse this past fall. Read more »
DPS investigating criminal activity, vehicle larcenies reports on Comstock
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is actively investigating multiple reports of criminal activity around Comstock Avenue. Read more »
SU graduate among 67 people dead in D.C. plane crash
Lane and her son Spencer were returning home to Rhode Island from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas. Read more »
Author Robin Wall Kimmerer holds exclusive reading of 'The Serviceberry'
200 community members gathered Wednesday night for an exclusive reading and discussion led by Kimmerer on her new book “The Serviceberry.” Read more »
Remembrance Scholars react to 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth'
SU Remembrance Scholars reflect on how “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth” portrays the Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing. Read more »
Reflecting on former President Jimmy Carter’s 1976 visit to Syracuse
Former President Jimmy Carter visited Syracuse in 1976 just three weeks before election day, delivering a speech. Read more »
GSO discusses changes to higher education enacted by President Trump’s administration
SU's GSO President Daniel Kimmel pushed for student rights amid policy changes, while appointing a new committee head and allocating funding. Read more »
SU anthropology discusses abolitionist ideology through prison systems
SU's Anthropology Dept hosted Justin Helepololei, who discussed prison abolition and rethinking justice systems as part of a speaker series. Read more »
What to know about Trump’s ICE orders
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 as part of larger illegal immigration mitigation efforts. Read more »
DPS identifies person responsible for Walnut Ave. bias incident
SU's Dept of Public Safety issued citations and a trespass notice to a person who shouted a racial slur on Walnut Avenue. Read more »
Explaining lake-effect snow ahead of CNY's latest storm
Syracuse is expecting heavy lake effect snow, a localized weather phenomenon caused by cold air moving over warmer lake waters. Read more »
Trump’s financial aid freeze blocked by D.C. federal judge
A federal judge blocked President Trump’s Monday night order temporarily pausing all loans, grants and other financial assistance. Read more »
SA discusses improving the adaptation of textbooks for students
Student Association discussed strategies to improve textbook adoption processes and make course materials more affordable for students. Read more »
SU to host cultural events for Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, groups such as Syracuse University’s BIPOC Student success program will host various events. Read more »
Hochul reveals free tuition plan for students entering microchip industry
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a $47 million plan offering free tuition to community college students entering the microchip industry. Read more »
Dead body found in Irving Garage
A dead body was found in Syracuse University's Irving Garage on Monday. The person was not affiliated with SU. Read more »
Syracuse University hosts 40th annual MLK Celebration dinner
A sold-out crowd gathered in the JMA Wireless Dome to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and recognize SU’s Unsung Hero award winners. Read more »
