Syracuse receives $50M federal grant for 15th Ward revitalization
Syracuse will receive $50 million for revitalization of the historically Black 15th Ward neighborhood after the I-81 viaduct is torn down. Read more »
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SU names new Orange, Milton residence halls in former Sheraton and The Marshall locations
SU's 2 new residence halls, in the former locations of the Sheraton Hotel and The Marshall apartments, will be called Orange Hall and Milton Hall, respectively, the university announced Thursday. Read more »
SU reaches settlement in lawsuit filed by woman sexually assaulted on campus in 2020
Syracuse University has reached a settlement with a woman who was sexually assaulted by Jacob Cohen, a former SU student, in 2020, syracuse.com reported. Read more »
Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse collaboration wins $40 million federal ‘tech hub’ grant
The New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor Tech Hub will receive a $40 million federal grant. Read more »
Jeff Hemsley appointed as interim iSchool dean, Andrew Sears steps down
Jeff Hemsley, an associate professor at SU's School of Information Studies, was appointed as the school's interim dean. He began on July 1. Read more »
3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of upstate New York, Canada
Effects of a 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Lake Ontario were felt in Syracuse Friday night, marking the region's second quake this year. Read more »
Mannion wins 22nd Congressional District primary; other NY primary results decided
John Mannion was declared winner of the NY-22 Democratic party. The D.O. has compiled other primary results in the central New York region. Read more »
Lois Agnew appointed as SU interim provost, vice chancellor
SU has appointed Lois Agnew to the interim provost position, an announcement which came days after Gretchen Ritter said she would step down. Read more »
Basement gas leak ignition caused Carbon St. home collapse, officials say
The Syracuse Fire Department determined a natural gas pipe leak caused the North Side house collapse that injured two families on Tuesday. Read more »
Hochul designates funding for environmentally friendly transportation in central New York
The New York State Department of Transportation allocated $97.7 million to fund local environmentally-friendly transportation projects. Read more »
Former Mannion staffers allege harassment, intimidation in public letter
A group of New York State Senator John Mannion's former staff members allege he mistreated staffers in an anonymous letter. Read more »
Gretchen Ritter to step down as SU provost
Gretchen Ritter will step down as Syracuse University’s provost, vice chancellor and chief academic officer, according to an SU News release. Read more »
Syracuse home collapses, hospitalizes 11
A home in Syracuse's North Side neighborhood collapsed Tuesday afternoon, hospitalizing 11. An investigation into the incident is underway. Read more »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud to serve on NYS Dormitory Authority Board
Chancellor Kent Syverud has been appointed to the board of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. His term will last three years. Read more »
Human Dynamics Task Force created to reimagine departments after Falk restructure
Provost Gretchen Ritter has appointed members to the Human Dynamics Task Force. The task force is charged with the "reimagination" of SU's Human Dynamics departments, following the restructuring of the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics into the Falk College of Sport. Read more »
SU appoints Terence J. Lau as new College of Law dean
Syracuse University’s College of Law has named Terence J. Lau as dean, according to a Wednesday news release. He will begin in August. Read more »
Trump verdict elicits reactions from New York politicians
In the days following former President Donald Trump being convicted of 34 felony counts, politicians throughout New York state are divided. Read more »
SU releases 'Syracuse Statement' on academic freedom, free speech
The Syracuse Statement working group released its final document outlining goals for "free expression and free inquiry" at SU Wednesday. Read more »
SU increases tuition, financial aid funding for 2024-25 academic year
Syracuse University increased tuition by 3.9% for full-time students for the 2024-25 academic year, according to its new budget. Read more »
John Mannion, Sarah Klee Hood to debate in Syracuse ahead of NY Democratic primary
Syracuse.com will host a debate between John Mannion and Sarah Klee Hood, both competing to be the Democratic candidate for the NY-22 seat. Read more »
DPS responds to armed robbery report on Euclid Avenue
Police responded to reports of an armed robbery at 514 Euclid Ave. at approximately 6:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a campus-wide email. Read more »
SU to establish on-campus Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing with Onondaga County
Syracuse University will create a $20 million Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing within its Center for Science and Technology. Read more »
Gaza Solidarity Encampment leaves Quad following meeting with SU admin
The Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Syracuse University has left the Shaw Quadrangle after its first meeting with administrators. Read more »
SU admin responds to Gaza Solidarity Encampment demands
Members of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Syracuse University were sent a statement Tuesday morning responding to their "key concerns." Read more »
