Faculty call for more university-wide diversity courses
The letter calls for the creation of liberal arts core curriculum to educate students about issues of diversity. Read more »
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Multiple universities experience racist, anti-Semitic incidents
Hate crimes and bias-related incidents have spread to many universities across the country in the past month, including anti-Semitic and racist graffiti, blackface and references to mass shootings. 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 »
How #NotAgainSU leaders formed movement
Committees helped provide internal organization for #NotAgainSU throughout the protests. Read more »
Former student says SU ran “inadequate and biased” Title IX investigation, brings lawsuit to federal court
A former student who was expelled from SU for sexual assault is suing the university for damages in federal court. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud denies cover-up of racist incidents
The chancellor said Thursday that he isn’t aware of intentional efforts to hide reports of racial graffiti in Day Hall. Read more »
Frustrations boil over at Senate meeting regarding racist, anti-Semitic incidents
The meeting lasted about two hours. Maxwell Auditorium was packed full and people waited outside the room to listen in. Read more »
Senate passes resolution urging SU to cancel classes on campus
The University Senate passed the resolution on Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
Syverud says manifesto AirDrop reports ‘probably a hoax,’ gives update on investigation into racist verbal attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud gave a brief speech at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting prior a public forum regarding the recent racist and bias-related incidents at or near SU. Read more »
Faculty members support sit-in, call for administrative action
A group of 15 University Senators issued a proposed resolution on Thursday supporting students taking part in the sit-in and calling on SU administration to refrain from retaliating against the protesters. Read more »
University Senate to vote on proposal in support of protesters
Fifteen University Senators are proposing a resolution calling on SU administration to refrain from retaliating against protesters. This comes as a sit-in at The Barnes… Read more »
SA members criticize university response to racist graffiti
Several Student Association members discussed SU's response to the incidents in Day Hall. Read more »
Vice President for Research John Liu appointed as interim provost
Liu will replace Provost Michele Wheatly, who is stepping down to take on the role of special adviser to the chancellor. Read more »
Syverud offers few details on Free Speech Working Group
Despite the working group’s stated goal of reviewing SU’s free speech policies, several members of the University Senate wonder what the true purpose is. Read more »
Questions over Syverud’s remarks, free speech working group dominate Senate discussion
On Wednesday, Chancellor Kent Syverud was asked to provide specifics about what exactly a newly created “Free Speech Working Group” will do at SU. Read more »
Title IX changes remain unimplemented nearly a year after proposal
The proposed changes shift the definition of sexual harassment. Read more »
SU launches personal pronoun feature on MySlice
The service was developed to allow gender-nonconforming students to identify themselves more accurately and feel more included on campus. Read more »
Free speech on campus group expected to deliver final suggestions by May
The Free Speech Working Group will recommend changes to the university’s free speech and civil discourse policies to further the campus’ culture of thought diversity and open dialogue, said Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford in a campus-wide email. Read more »
Background checks raise concerns among faculty
Provost Wheatly’s announcement that new faculty members must undergo background checks included few details about what the process will include. Read more »
Professor’s essay about faculty-student romances misinterprets feminism
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that an SU professor’s essay about faculty-student romances misinterprets feminism. Read more »
Chancellor’s remarks on free speech spark mixed reactions
Chancellor Kent Syverud said that students should be exposed to a “true range of views” heading into the 2020 election season. Read more »
SA hopes to improve financial aid resources for students
Vice President Sameeha Saied outlined the organization’s plans to connect with SU financial aid offices at SA’s Monday meeting. Read more »
SU professor claims faculty-student relationship bans restrict women's freedom
Professor Amardo Rodriguez likens opposition to faculty-student relationships to that of same-sex and interracial relationships in his essay. Read more »
SU annual fiscal report shows historic surplus
The Syracuse University 2018 annual fiscal report revealed a 92 million-dollar operating surplus, one of the largest in university history. Read more »
