Teresa Dahlberg to step down as dean of SU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science
The dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science will begin her new job at Texas Christian University in March 2019. Read more »
Theta Tau
News, opinions and updates since the initial April 18 suspension and eventual expulsion of the Theta Tau fraternity for “extremely racist” videos.
Theta Tau chapter, SU legal teams to appear at hearing
Thursday’s hearing is part of a legal action taken by the Tau chapter of the Theta Tau fraternity against Syracuse University. Read more »
SU survey: SEM 100 met its goals
Just over 66 percent of students who took the course responded to the survey. Read more »
4 news stories from Syracuse you missed while on Thanksgiving break
A fight at Destiny USA on Black Friday resulted in two men sustaining non life-threatening stab wounds, among other things. Read more »
DPS interviews show students involved in Theta Tau videos apologizing for skit
Interviews conducted by SU’s Department of Public Safety in April were obtained by Syracuse.com. Portions of the video were published Friday morning. Read more »
Students, facilitators say SU’s new 1st-year forum failed to address issues of diversity, inclusion
SEM 100 only scratched the surface of important topics related to race and identity, students and faculty involved in the course said. Read more »
SEM 100 has been a success for SU
Moderate columnist Bethanie Viele argues that SEM 100 has been a success for Syracuse University, despite criticism from students and facilitators. Read more »
Here’s how SU’s 5 new diversity officers will address issues of diversity, inclusion
SU has appointed five new diversity officers who plan to address diversity issues in their respective schools. They’ll do this by listening to the concerns of the community. Read more »
Theta Tau controversy inspires SA safety challenge
The hackathon-style event will take place over two days, where teams will have 24 hours to build technical solutions to campus problems. Read more »
SU Theta Tau chapter launches legal action against university
This is the third legal challenge to SU’s decisions in response to the April Theta Tau videos controversy. Read more »
SA considers student feedback boxes, allocates 2nd semester funding
First Year Players’ “Newsies” was fully funded at $36,020.42. Read more »
Syverud denounces shootings in Pittsburgh, Kentucky
Eleven people were killed in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh this weekend. Two people were killed in a grocery store in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. Read more »
The Ark is the latest underground music scene, after closure of Space Camp
The underground performing arts venue is more than a space for student artists to connect. Read more »
SU Jewish community mourns Pittsburgh mass shooting
The Chabad House at SU and the Winnick Hillel Center organized a vigil Sunday evening in response to Saturday’s mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Read more »
4 regional news stories that happened over SU’s homecoming weekend
These are the biggest news stories that happened over SU’s homecoming weekend. Read more »
United Church of Christ calls on SU to denounce Theta Tau
At an annual meeting in June, the New York conference of the United Church of Christ passed a resolution to mandate anti-racism training. It called on SU to also implement the training. Read more »
OUTNUMBERED: One year after #MeToo, women engineering students say they still feel left out in the classroom
SU women engineering students are significantly outnumbered by men in nearly every classroom. More than a year after the #MeToo movement swept social media, women engineers still grapple with the effects of working in a men-dominated industry. Read more »
SU’s transparency shouldn’t stop at sharing the Greek life survey results
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends SU for sharing the Greek life survey results and calls for continued transparency. Read more »
SU Greek life survey shows students have divided thoughts on fraternities, sororities
The survey results show that Greek life members and non-members are divided on whether fraternities and sororities have a positive impact on SU. Read more »
SU Greek life survey results to be shared publicly
SU administrators answered questions about Greek life, mental health services and diversity and inclusion programs at a town hall on Wednesday night. Read more »
Theta Tau executive director says SU chapter could be reorganized without university recognition
Michael Abraham, Theta Tau’s executive director, said representatives of Syracuse University’s chapter of the engineering fraternity could petition for a charter in two years despite the chapter’s permanent expulsion from SU. Read more »
Hearing in state lawsuit filed by students involved in Theta Tau videos adjourned
The hearing is part of the state lawsuit filed against SU by 10 students involved in the Theta Tau videos. Read more »
Federal judge denies SU’s request to halt state lawsuit filed by students involved in Theta Tau videos
Syracuse University is facing two lawsuits over its handling of last spring’s controversial Theta Tau videos. Read more »
Judge denies SU motion to publicly name 9 students involved in Theta Tau videos
In July, university lawyers filed a motion to release the names of nine students suing SU over its handling of the Theta Tau videos. The motion was denied on Monday. Read more »
