Federal student loan default rate decreases 1.9 percent
The percentage of borrowers who defaulted on their federal student loan payments decreased, according to new data from the Department of Education. Read more »
Writer archives: Rachel Sandler
South Campus storage facility saves SU Libraries nearly $2 million
"The Facility," a complex, high-density storage building on South Campus, houses more than 600,000 items from SU Libraries. This storage facility saves Syracuse University nearly $2 million by moving print volumes from SU Libraries into storage. Read more »
Several campus buildings experience power outage Wednesday afternoon
Several academic buildings and residence halls lost power Wednesday afternoon, but the issue was fixed later that evening. Read more »
Search committee hopes to find vice chancellor and provost by early 2016
The vice chancellor and provost search committee announced that they expect to find a permanent candidate by early 2016. Liz Liddy is currently the interim vice chancellor and provost. Read more »
Cuomo announces new diversity policy for SUNY campuses
Governor Cuomo announced on Sept. 10 that all SUNY campuses are subject to a new diversity and inclusion policy. Read more »
CNN hosts 2nd Republican primary debate
The second Republican debate was hosted Wednesday night on CNN. Vox reported that Carly Fiorina was the winner of the mainstream debate. Read more »
SU professor launches bid for Congress in Thornden Park
Eric Kingson, a social work professor at SU, officially announced that he is challenging Rep. John Katko for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more »
Juice Jam sees lower attendance, fewer hospitalizations
Both attendance and hospitalizations from intoxication were significantly lower at this year’s Juice Jam Music Festival than last year’s. Read more »
Newsmakers: Paige Mudd finds home as editor of The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Daily Orange alumnus Paige Mudd recently started her new job as editor of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Read more »
Ann Clarke to step down as VPA dean
Ann Clarke, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is stepping down at the end of the 2015-16 academic year, SU announced Thursday. Read more »
SU alumna plays key role in design of One World Trade Center
Nicole Dosso, a Class of 1996 Syracuse University alumna and graduate of the School of Architecture, is one of the minds behind the One World Trade Center. Read more »
Bobby Maldonado emphasizes community policing as newly appointed Chief of Public Safety
Bobby Maldonado officially became SU's new DPS Chief in July. He plans to prioritize community policing by building positive relationships with students. Read more »
Armed DPS officers to wear body cameras starting Oct. 1
36 SU DPS officers will start wearing body cameras on Oct. 1. The move was spearheaded by former DPS Chief Tony Callisto. Read more »
The Weeknd, BØRNS scheduled to perform at Skytop Field Sept. 13
R&B artist The Weeknd, who sings “Can’t Feel My Face”, is scheduled to perform at Skytop Field on Sept. 13 – the day of Juice Jam 2015. Read more »
Renovations made to SU campus over the summer
Shaw Hall underwent some of the biggest construction, including a new entrance. Plans for future construction and renovations projects were also discussed and set in place. Read more »
Look at the process of roommate selection at SU
Incoming freshmen at Syracuse University have two options in the roommate selection process: mutually choose a roommate or have Housing, Meal Plan and I.D. Card Services randomly assign one. Read more »
Hendricks Chapel Dean Tiffany Steinwert to leave SU; Interim Dean named
Tiffany Steinwert, who has been dean of Hendricks Chapel since 2010, is leaving SU and Samuel Clemence has been named the interim dean. Read more »
Student robbed at knifepoint on East Adams Street
An SU student was robbed at knifepoint on the 1200 block of East Adams St. tonight. The student suffered minor injuries. Read more »
Agreement made on legislation to stop sexual assault on college campuses
An agreement has been made on legislation to combat sexual assault on college campuses in New York. SU joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo's campaign for the legislation in May. Read more »
Robert Maldonado named next chief of public safety at Syracuse University
Robert Maldonado, the director of campus safety at Nazareth College, has been named SU's chief of public safety. Read more »
First Niagara Bank near campus robbed, SPD seeks public assistance
First Niagara Bank near Syracuse University was one of four banks to have been robbed in recent robberies. Read more »
Department chair at Syracuse University has fracking research corrected due to conflict of interest
The chair of the department of earth sciences is in hot water after failing to disclose a conflict of interest relating to his research on fracking. Read more »
DPS collaborates with security forces for Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF commencement ceremony
The Department of Public Safety works with the Department of Homeland Security and other security forces on the national, state and local levels to manage safety at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF's commencement ceremony. Read more »
A look at Syracuse University tuition over the last 10 years
Syracuse University released part of its budget for the 2015-2016 academic year. Here's a breakdown of SU's tuition raises over the past 10 years. Read more »
