Why SU community members say graduate students are forced into unsafe housing areas
Many feel that SU's graduate student population is forgotten when it comes to thinking about crime against students. Read more »
Writer archives: Annie Palmer
Pets of SU students face multiple fates at the end of the semester
Syracuse students are looking forward to the end of the semester, but some wonder what to do with their pets. Read more »
Syracuse University’s budget director responds to criticisms claiming lack of transparency
The University Senate's Budget Committee accused Syracuse University's budget office of a lack of transparency at Wednesday's senate meeting. Read more »
Faculty voice complaints at academic year's final University Senate meeting
Discussion about transparency and faculty governance had surfaced at points throughout the semester, but it wasn’t until Wednesday’s meeting that it seemed to come to a head. Read more »
Why some SU officials say 'Student Experience' working group needs more focus
Some university community members feel the student experience depends on factors that should be addressed before the Fast Forward Syracuse initiative goes into full effect. Read more »
Syracuse University students abuse Blue Light Alarm System
Syracuse University’s Blue Light Alarm System is being abused instead of used by students, according to a report from the University Senate Committee on Student Life. Read more »
Syracuse University students face voting challenges, fill out affidavit ballots
A number of Syracuse University students were told to fill out affidavit ballots. These ballots are given to voters who don’t show up as being registered at a certain polling place and allow them to explain why their vote should be counted. Read more »
University Senate Budget Committee chair on how SU might pay for Academic Strategic Plan
Dawit Negussey said it could cost the university anywhere between $6 million to $15 million to implement. Read more »
Syracuse University may see changes to Academic Integrity Policy
The changes will go into place if a proposal is fully approved by faculty and staff. Read more »
University Senate makes recommendations for SU's free speech policy
The University Senate also unanimously endorsed a report by the Chancellor’s Working Group on Free Speech. Read more »
University Senate committee announces 2016 Syracuse University Scholars
The Syracuse University Scholars award is the highest undergraduate honor that the university bestows, according to SU’s website. Read more »
Syracuse University students fill Chuck's Cafe to watch Syracuse men's basketball Elite Eight game
SU students gathered at Chuck's Cafe on Sunday evening to watch the men's basketball game against Virginia. Read more »
University Senators spend most of meeting discussing faculty policy revisions
More than 40 minutes of Wednesday’s University Senate meeting were spent discussing a revision to Syracuse University’s faculty policies, leaving little time to address a report covering free speech on campus. 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 »
Officials discuss how to hold Syracuse University accountable for student athletes' academic performances
Officials inside and outside Syracuse University's Athletics Department discuss how to hold the university accountable for the academic performances of its student athletes. 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 »
Local skate shop and gallery closes unexpectedly
After going through a period of low morale and several difficulties, the Better Skate Shop and Art Gallery decided to close the doors on its permanent location. Read more »
Senators show frustration over budget transparency
The budget report was the last item on the agenda during the first University Senate meeting of the semester, which took place in Maxwell Auditorium. 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 »
Senators express concern over administrative transparency at University Senate meeting
A University Senate committee gave its first report after a 12-year hiatus, prompting faculty to raise concerns about shared governance and transparency in Syracuse University’s administration. Read more »
Syracuse University professor sues university on disability, gender discrimination
A former Syracuse University professor is suing the university for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and the presence of discriminatory, “Mad Men”-esque sexism in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read more »
ESPN calls for lawsuit to be tossed in Bernie Fine case
ESPN has asked a judge to toss out a defamation lawsuit brought by Laurie Fine, the wife of former SU associate men's basketball coach Bernie Fine. Read more »
Syracuse University professor sues 6 New York state Supreme Court justices
A Syracuse University professor is suing six New York state Supreme Court justices and a law firm representing the university. Read more »
Syverud weighs in on status of veteran-focused medical school
Chancellor Kent Syverud talked about the economic benefits of a veteran-focused medical school or a National Veterans Resource Complex. Read more »
