Syracuse University releases economic assessment report
The study, published by the university Monday, does not reveal SU’s specific plans, making it unclear exactly which initiatives will be affected. Read more »
University Politics
Senate committee report underscores LGBTQ issues, calls for increased resources
The report revealed that Department of Public Safety officers are not required to participate in LGBTQ bias training and that the LGBT Resource Center was not invited to participate in accepted students and student recruitment programming events last year. Read more »
Here’s what Kent Syverud and Michele Wheatly had to say in their latest reports to the University Senate
Wheatly and Syverud on Wednesday provided details about a committee reviewing faculty salary data and an assessment of the university’s local community investments. Read more »
Chancellor says SU will ‘meet or exceed’ withdrawn sexual assault guidelines
In a campus-wide email, Syverud said the Department of Education’s repeal of sexual assault guidelines won't immediately change SU policy. Read more »
The Operational Excellence initiative was discontinued this year without notice from Syracuse University
The launch of Invest Syracuse, SU’s $100 million academic investment plan, came as SU also discontinued Operational Excellence, the branch of Fast Forward Syracuse concerned with creating investment plans. Read more »
Divestment from fossil fuels has not caused Syracuse University’s endowment to suffer, official says
The university’s growing endowment, in the wake of its decision to divest from fossil fuels, may be a signal to other schools that divestment is a viable option. Read more »
Faculty question Syracuse University officials on how Invest Syracuse will benefit researchers, students
Invest Syracuse is a five-year fundraising goal that aims to fund Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
Falk Dean Diane Lyden Murphy details role as co-chair of sexual and relationship violence task force
Murphy replaces Joanna Masingila, dean of the School of Education, as co-chair. Masingila stepped down from the position at the end of last year. Read more »
SA’s Uber pilot program gave 1,000 students discounted rides
Coupon codes for Uber rides ran out in seven hours after SA launched a ride-hailing pilot program last Friday. Read more »
Report: In NCAA-mandated interviews, Syracuse athletes voiced academic advising concerns, dissatisfaction with facilities
SU’s Faculty Oversight Committee conducted the interviews with athletes finishing their eligibility at the university in December 2016 and May 2017. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses Invest Syracuse, DACA and SU’s endowment at 1st Senate meeting
In his report to the University Senate on Wednesday, Syverud said the university currently has no plans to conduct staff layoffs as part of administrative cuts required for Invest Syracuse. Read more »
Alumni donate $5.25 million to scholarship fundraising effort connected to Invest Syracuse
SU alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua, Class of 1960 and 1962, respectively, donated $5.25 million for undergraduate financial aid. The money is going to the fundraising component of Invest Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse University officials provide few updates during first Invest Syracuse forum
A mix of about 75 students and faculty members attended the event, asking a range of questions about Invest Syracuse fundraising goals. The forum was hosted in Goldstein Auditorium at Schine Student Center. Read more »
Syracuse University’s academic drop deadline isn’t compliant with federal law, experts say. It will change next semester.
SU’s use of its academic drop deadline has, for years, been noncompliant with federal regulations. The deadline will come several weeks earlier each semester beginning this spring. Read more »
Syracuse University officials to hold public forums on academic initiative that includes $3,300 tuition premium
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly, along with several other administrators, will host panel discussions about the Invest Syracuse initiative in September and October. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud expresses sorrow, urges tolerance after Charlottesville attack
In a campus-wide email, Chancellor Kent Syverud said SU extends its sympathies to Charlottesville and emphasized the university's core values regarding inclusion. Read more »
5 Syracuse-related news stories from the last week
Here's a look at some of the biggest Syracuse University campus and local Syracuse news stories from the past week. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud speaks out against Trump’s transgender military ban
Chancellor Kent Syverud reaffirmed Syracuse University’s commitment to the transgender community in a campus-wide email after President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender people in the military. Read more »
Syracuse University announces $100 million academic initiative
Invest Syracuse is a five-year, $100 million initiative that aims to strengthen the academic experience at Syracuse University, both for students and faculty. Read more »
Ad hoc committee creates strategies to increase support for undocumented students at Syracuse University
The Ad Hoc Committee on DACA and Undocumented Students recently completed a report that includes strategies and recommendations on how to increase support for undocumented students at Syracuse University. Read more »
National academic community comes together to defend Syracuse University professor’s academic freedom
Dana Cloud started to receive hate mail after she tweeted in opposition to an anti-Sharia protest in Syracuse. Since then a statement of solidarity to defend Cloud has been signed by about 1,400 individuals across the country. Read more »
Syracuse University opts out of New York state tuition aid program
Syracuse University officials announced Friday the university will not participate in the Enhanced Tuition Awards program, which will give up to $6,000 in aid to New York residents planning to remain in the state after graduation. Read more »
Syracuse University, adjunct faculty union agree to 3-year contract
Adjuncts United, a union representing about 600 part-time SU faculty, approved an agreement that includes wage increases and opportunities for multi-year faculty appointments. Read more »
Syracuse University’s IRS form details university’s top earners
Syracuse University’s 990 form, obtained by The Daily Orange Friday, reveals the university’s top earners and its endowment in 2015. Read more »
