DPS, SPD investigating 7 off-campus burglaries reported in April
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department are investigating several burglaries in off-campus neighborhoods. Read more »
Writer archives: Francis Tang
GSO advocates for more graduate student funding, proposes new executive board position
A survey conducted among 286 respondents across 65 departments revealed that the average monthly salary for graduate students at SU during the semesters is below $2,000. Read more »
Onondaga County to receive over $3.7 million from opioid settlements in 2022
Onondaga County will receive over $3.7 million in the first round of opioid settlement payments, according to a press release from the New York state attorney general’s office on Tuesday. Read more »
SA pushes for 2-day fall break despite citing logistical issues of its implementation
The Student Association cited a comment on the resolution's document that said the fall break would not go into effect until 2023 as its primary concern. Read more »
Rep. John Katko discusses bipartisanship in Congress, tenure in public service
Katko discussed topics such as bipartisanship in Congress, the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, economic development in central New York and the reasons he will not be seeking reelection in 2022. Read more »
USen calls to rescind Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree, proposes 2-day fall break
The University Senate passed a resolution Wednesday calling for the Board of Trustees to rescind Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree conferred by Syracuse University’s College of Law in 1989. Read more »
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at Newhouse’s 12th annual Toner Awards
Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications hosted a virtual ceremony Monday night for the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the guest speaker at the ceremony. Read more »
12 seniors chosen as 2022 Syracuse University Scholars
Syracuse University announced the recipients of 2022 University Scholars, the highest honor available to undergraduate students at the university. Read more »
SU receives over 41,000 applications for fall 2022 semester, an all-time high
Syracuse University received over 41,000 new student applications for the fall 2022 semester — an all-time high. Read more »
Residents of Aspen Syracuse frustrated about living conditions
Aspen Syracuse residents complained about crime, violence and maintenance issues for months, but are now starting to take action. Read more »
Israeli diplomat Itay Milner prepares SU reporting class for trip to Israel
Milner spoke to the JNL 530: Topics in Specialized Reporting class in preparation for its spring break field trip to Israel, which begins on Friday. Read more »
Syracuse University student reportedly robbed in Aspen Syracuse apartments
The Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety are investigating an armed robbery at Aspen Syracuse apartments on Monday night. Read more »
Onondaga County, Syracuse 'ready, willing and able' to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh stated in a letter that the county and the city are “ready, willing and able” to assist Ukrainian refugees resettling in central New York. Read more »
SPD investigating report of gunshots at Destiny USA
The Syracuse Police Department is investigating a gunshot incident at Destiny USA mall on Saturday night. Read more »
Fully vaccinated people no longer required to wear masks in Carrier Dome
Fully-vaccinated people will no longer be required to wear a mask in Carrier Dome beginning Wednesday. Read more »
Maxwell experts discuss ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict in panel discussion
Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs held a panel discussion Monday afternoon on the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Read more »
New York state to lift statewide mask requirement in schools effective Wednesday
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday the state will lift the statewide mask requirement in schools effective Wednesday. Read more »
Chuck Schumer calls for reduced insulin price, reacts to Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will call for a Senate vote in March to reduce the cost of insulin from $200-$600 per prescription to a cap of $35. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud raises concerns about Russian-Ukrainian conflict's impact on the university
Chancellor Kent Syverud said the recent Russian-Ukrainian conflict may be a potential challenge for the university community during the University Senate meeting. Read more »
State AG says Green National must address tenant living conditions or face $300,000 fine
In the agreement, Green National, a real estate management company owned by Troy and Tim Green, will pay a $300,000 penalty, of which all but $50,000 will be suspended if all terms of the agreement are fulfilled within 60 days. Read more »
17 SU departments earn Research Excellence Doctoral Funding
Syracuse University’s Graduate School announced the 17 academic departments that won Research Excellence Doctoral Funding for the next three academic years. Read more »
Syracuse University places Gamma Phi Beta sorority on investigative status
The sorority has been put on investigative status for alleged violations of Syracuse University’s Code of Student Conduct. Read more »
SU staff, faculty required by state to complete information security training
Syracuse University faculty and staff are required to complete a mandatory information security awareness training on MySlice before March 31. Read more »
SU humanity, arts subjects overlooked, faculty members say
Syracuse University faculty members raised concerns regarding lack of representation of humanities and arts departments in the university’s search committee for its new vice president for research. Read more »
