Updates on Campus Framework plan revealed at open sessions
The open sessions were held for students to share their input on the Campus Framework. Read more »
Fast Forward
Syracuse University officials say assessment of diversity report is needed before further action
Syracuse University leaders said the community will need to take time to assess the diversity and inclusion report released last week before moving forward with any concrete measures. Read more »
University Senate committee pledges support for creation of Ombuds Office
The Senate Committee on Women's Concerns issued a report that said an Ombuds Office would help mitigate feelings of uncertainty and stress in the SU community. Read more »
Provost-designate Michele Wheatly plans for future of Syracuse University
Michele Wheatly was approved by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees on Friday to be the university's vice chancellor and provost-designate. Wheatly will play a key role in many of SU's initiatives. Read more »
Potential ideas for SU campus renovation presented at framework update session
Michael Speaks, the dean of SU’s School of Architecture, presented conceptual ideas for a refurbishing of Archbold Gymnasium and the creation of three promenades on SU's campus. Read more »
Few updates given on future of the Carrier Dome at framework update session
Syracuse University's Campus Framework was discussed during an update session on Wednesday in Goldstein Auditorium. Read more »
SU officials explain how university became top tier research school
SU officials said the university being ranked as a top tier research institute is the culmination of years of investment in the sector. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud discloses how many SU staffers took the buyout at University Senate meeting
A new report from a group in the Fast Forward Syracuse initiative details eight areas upon which Syracuse University may mold its mission and vision for students in the future. Read more »
Syracuse University to host update session on Campus Master Plan
Syracuse University will host an update session on SU’s Campus Master Plan on March 2. Read more »
How Syracuse University is trying to become a more sustainable campus
SU has a history of implementing sustainability initiatives on campus. And now, the university has additional long-term sustainability plans, including becoming carbon neutral by 2040 and expanding the bike share program. Read more »
Whitman Behavioral Lab increases research capacity, students receive compensation
In the Behavioral Lab at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, participating students are influencing scholarly studies and receiving compensation for it. Read more »
Syracuse University community should recognize value of campus climate survey
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the upcoming implementation of a survey conducted by the Syracuse University administration to measure student, faculty and staff satisfaction with life at SU. Read more »
SU pilots online tool that allows faculty to evaluate students
Orange SUccess, which SA president Aysha Seedat is promoting, allows professors to compliment students or raise "flags" if there is concern. Read more »
Diversity discussions lack participation from SU community despite calls for increased dialogue opportunities
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the hypocritical trend of the Syracuse University community's lack of engagement in diversity-related dialogue circles hosted by the administration. Read more »
What Chancellor Kent Syverud said about current initiatives at SU at semester's 1st University Senate meeting
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the employee buyout program and gave updates related to the Fast Forward initiative. Read more »
Veteran-Focused Medical School
Syracuse University announces 3 finalists to design National Veterans Resource Complex
Syracuse University announced on Wednesday three finalists to design the National Resource Veterans Complex. All three are also in the running to design the Obama Presidential Library. Read more »
Fast Forward Syracuse: A look at what’s guiding Syracuse University policies
Here's an update on Fast Forward Syracuse, the three-part initiative that is serving as a guide for the future of SU policy. Read more »
SU community members show frustration with diversity, inclusion at forum
About 150 students, faculty and staff gathered in Goldstein Auditorium to share their perspective about the current climate on campus in regards to diversity and inclusion. Read more »
SA works to improve Carrier Dome student section accessibility
SA Vice President Jane Hong is working to make the Carrier Dome's student section for men's basketball games accessible for people in wheelchairs. She hopes to have a solution in place as soon as next semester. Read more »
Syracuse University faculty petition against new travel, entertainment policy
About 40 percent of the faculty and staff at Syracuse University have signed a petition opposing the new travel and entertainment policy requiring them to use a designated online booking service when it comes to work-related travel. Read more »
Committee creates survey assessing issues of violence, alcohol, safety on Syracuse University campus
This extensive survey will assess gender-based violence, alcohol, safety and other issues on the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Week in News: Board of Trustees to discuss Carrier Dome's tentative future, 2 students killed in car accident and more
1. SU Board of Trustees to discuss in November tentative future of Carrier Dome The Syracuse University Board of Trustees will take a vote at… Read more »
Chancellor dedicates handicapped-accessible ramp at Holden Observatory
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the legacy of inclusion and accessibility at Syracuse University as he dedicated a handicapped-accessible ramp at the Holden Observatory — a building he calls "iconic." Read more »
Poll: Should SU ask for student input on Carrier Dome's future?
Chancellor Kent Syverud said Monday that the SU Board of Trustees will be meeting in November to make a tentative decision regarding the future of the Dome. Read more »
