Syracuse University opens Ombuds Office for confidential conflict resolution
An ombudsperson confidentially and impartially hears complaints from students, faculty and staff regarding policies and incidents. Read more »
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Chinese student leader urges Syracuse University to launch official WeChat account
Yaqi Kang, president of the China Student Development Think Tank, said off-campus areas are still perceived as dangerous by some international students. Read more »
SU creates resource webpage for DACA/undocumented students
The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students was formed after President Donald Trump considered ending the DACA program. Read more »
Onondaga legislators vote to reconsider dog law at later date
County legislators said their constituents have expressed concerns that the law is too broad. Read more »
Construction update: Archbold construction progresses, Graham Dining Hall fitness center work continues
The Archbold Gymnasium project is estimated to cost $50 million. Read more »
News briefs: 3 stories from around the Syracuse University campus
The second LGBT Resource Center director search forum was held, the SUNY-ESF Undergraduate Student Association passed a resolution calling on increased communication between administrators and students and two Syracuse women were arrested after a fight involving a frying pan. Read more »
‘Black-ish’ star Yara Shahidi to visit Syracuse University for social justice event
The event, called Cuse for Good, will feature foods from eight different cultures and a concert headlined by Joey Bada$$, according to a press release issued by University Union on Sunday. Read more »
Syracuse University announces University Lectures speakers
Maureen Dowd is one of three speakers in the spring semester’s lectures series. Read more »
Syracuse mayor works to deliver on police campaign promises
Mayor Ben Walsh has appointed three new deputy chiefs and launched a national search for Syracuse Police Department Chief Frank Fowler. Read more »
Protesters rally in Syracuse after anniversary of Trump’s initial travel ban
The protest started at City Hall and moved south toward the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office near 401 S. Salina St. Read more »
Police investigate multiple reported robberies near Syracuse University’s Main Campus
Two Syracuse University students and a SUNY-ESF student reported the robberies. Read more »
Syracuse University provost addresses tenure-track faculty hiring plan
As colleges increasingly rely on adjuncts to teach classes, Syracuse University plans to hire 100 new tenure-track faculty to help bolster its research capabilities. Read more »
Students hop on the Euclid Shuttle as transportation service officially launches
The Euclid Shuttle, an initiative pushed forward by Syracuse University’s Student Association, launched last Thursday. Read more »
Protesters rally outside Rep. Katko’s office, bringing along a giant chicken resembling President Donald Trump
The tax bill, which the House approved last month, would significantly lower the corporate tax rate, among other things. Read more »
Syracuse residents denounce Republican tax plan, call on Miner to run for Congress during public forum
Miner originally said she would not run for Congress. After Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) voted to support a contentious tax bill, though, Miner hinted that she might reconsider her decision. Read more »
GOP tax plan could remove college loan interest deduction used by 12 million people
The provisions affecting college students could have passed to accommodate tax cuts for other sectors. Read more »
SU community rallies against tax plan; grad students announce unionization drive
Syracuse Graduate Employees United officially declared the start of a union drive on Wednesday. Read more »
Black feminist scholars talk success and setbacks at Syracuse University event
Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Beverly Guy-Sheftall and Paula Giddings spoke at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications to discuss black feminism in the United States. Read more »
GOP tax plan could make college financially inaccessible, graduate students say
The recently passed House tax plan would count tuition waivers as taxable income and eliminate deductions for graduate students. Read more »
Women entrepreneurs talk experience building startup companies during Global Entrepreneurship Week forum
A Syracuse University student, professor and local resident described their work for multiple startups on Wednesday. Read more »
Thanksgiving celebration to introduce international students to American holiday
The free event will be a family style Thanksgiving dinner for international students. Read more »
Syracuse City School District incumbents sweep election Tuesday night
Three Democrats were re-elected: Patricia Body, Derrick Dorsey and David Cecile. Read more »
New York votes down contentious constitutional convention
The state has not held a constitutional convention since 1938. Read more »
Everything you need to know about the Syracuse mayoral candidates before voting on Tuesday
Here's a breakdown of the four mayoral candidates and how they made it to Election Day. Read more »
