SU freshman arrested for graffiti in support of campus protests
A freshman was arrested on Wednesday for making graffiti in and near Irving Garage and Bird Library. Read more »
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Syverud agrees to meet protesters' demands
Students presented 19 demands to the chancellor. Syverud agreed to 16 as written, and suggested minor revisions to three that require Board of Trustees approval or involve law enforcement compliance. Read more »
Walsh orders investigation into racist, anti-Semitic city graffiti
The Syracuse Police Department has begun to investigate the vandalism, which includes a drawing of a swastika, Walsh said in a Wednesday press release. Read more »
SU students leave campus early amid safety concerns
At least 12 racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents — including racist graffiti, racial slurs and swastikas — have occurred since Nov. 7. Read more »
Anti-Defamation League says series of hate, bias incidents is “incredibly concerning”
Swastikas, racist graffiti and racial slurs have been etched, written and yelled throughout SU’s campus since Nov. 7. Read more »
Board of Trustees chair addresses hate, bias incidents
The Board of Trustees, which oversees the university’s fiscal policies and institutional decisions, stands behind Chancellor Kent Syverud and SU students, Kathleen Walters said. Read more »
Syverud responds to #NotAgainSU demands
The chancellor sent his response in a campus-wide email on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
Some faculty, departments cancel classes, university remains open
Some Syracuse University professors and departments have canceled classes or allowed absences following an alleged white supremacist manifesto was sent to students. Read more »
Syverud, SU officials provide updates in hate crime investigations
Syverud assured the Syracuse University community that the perpetrators of Saturday’s racist verbal attack against a black female student will face disciplinary action. Read more »
State Sen. May, Assemblyman Magnarelli visit Barnes Center sit-in
Both state representatives told student protesters they were disturbed by the recent hate crimes on and near SU's campus. Read more »
DPS expands security measures following hate crimes
DPS officers are doubling the department’s workforce and presence within the community by working 16-hour shifts. Officers usually work 10-hour shifts. Read more »
‘This is my responsibility’: Syverud pledges to address protesters' demands
Protesters at the Barnes Center went through all 10 of their demands will Chancellor Kent Syverud for about an hour. Read more »
No updates in swastika investigation, SPD says
The swastika was found Thursday afternoon across the street from the 505 on Walnut apartment complex, which faces Comstock Avenue. Read more »
Students to remain in Barnes Center for 2nd night without conduct sanctions
Marianne Thomson, dean of students, confirmed with a protester at about 11:30 p.m. that students will not face sanctions for remaining in the Barnes Center overnight. Read more »
State Liquor Authority looking to shut down DJ’s on the Hill
DJ’s on the Hill was charged this week with operating illegally after the bar refused to allow entrance to people without a valid college ID. Read more »
SU officials respond to student demands at sit-in
If the students’ requests aren’t met by Nov. 20, they will call on the resignation of Chancellor Kent Syverud and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud apologizes for university response to dorm graffiti
The chancellor emailed the campus community on Tuesday morning. Read more »
‘It’s happening again’: SU students voice concerns over racist graffiti
The forum was organized in less than a day after reports emerged of racial slurs in Day Hall. Read more »
SU alumnus donates $5 million to National Veterans Resource Center
Tan’s donation was made in part to fund the center’s programming and research efforts, which aim to provide resources and tools for economic advancement to veterans and their families. Read more »
SU veterans say university deserves No. 1 'Best for Vets' ranking
The Military Times ranked SU as the No.1 private school for veterans on its 2020 ‘Best for Vets’ list on Oct. 29, according to SU News. Read more »
Chol Majok, Bill Fitzpatrick win in county general election
Majok’s election to the 3rd District Common Council seat makes him the first former refugee to hold an elected office in the city and county. Read more »
SU professors studying Syracuse evictions with local housing activist
The study is following 30 people over the course of a year, with most of the participants found in eviction court. Read more »
Lawsuit may require Syracuse crisis pregnancy center to change adoption policy
The Office of Children and Family Services ordered New Hope to reform its adoption program in fall 2018 or face a mandated phase-out of the program. This prompted a December 2018 lawsuit from New Hope claiming the office was violating the center’s religious freedom. 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 »
