The Raymond von Dran Innovation and Disruptive Entrepreneurship Accelerator (RvD IDEA) program, which shut down in late July, will be transitioned into a larger program. Details about this program will be announced in October. Read more »
Valerie Martinez volunteered through her alma mater, Wilkes University, to help recover and rebuild parts of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit. Ten years later, the city is still recovering in many ways. Read more »
University Union announced the full lineup for Juice Jam 2015, which will feature Detroit rapper Big Sean. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recently passed sexual assault prevention legislation, “Enough is Enough" will change SU's sexual assault policy and definition of consent. Read more »
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 »
The New Student Convocation has been moved to Thursday in order to make it the event to officially kick-start this year’s Syracuse Welcome. Read more »
The city of Syracuse has decided to get rid of the floating parking lane on Waverly Avenue near Bird Library. Read more »
A Syracuse Police officer reportedly shot a man after SPD detectives observed a drug transaction Wednesday afternoon and the suspect turned violent. Read more »
Candace Campbell Jackson, a vice president at the University of Akron, has been appointed Chancellor Kent Syverud's new chief of staff. Read more »
SPD is investigating several shootings in the city on Independence Day weekend. Read more »
Three people are in the hospital after a shooting in Thornden Park on Saturday night. Read more »
College of Law Dean Hannah Arterian is stepping down as dean of the college, SU announced on Monday. William Banks will serve as interim dean. Read more »
The Daily Orange obtained a copy of SU's IRS Form 990 for the 2014 fiscal year, which shows growth in the university's endowment. Read more »
A Syracuse University alumnus is set to be awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor on June 2 at the White House. Read more »
Syracuse Police are investigating a pair of stabbings, one of which occurred on Marshall Street early Saturday morning. The other is believed to have also happened on Marshall Street. Read more »
Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
A member of Pi Kappa Alpha has been charged with assault after being accused that he beat a pledge. Read more »
SU released a survey to about 6,000 students on Monday to get input on the future of the Carrier Dome. Responses should be completed by May 22. Read more »
Karr delivered the commencement address to a crowd of graduates and their families as well as faculty and administrators in the Carrier Dome Sunday. In her speech, she reflected on her life and offered advice to graduates about what might await them in the next phase of their lives. Read more »
SU has failed to release data to the local chapter of the American Association of University Professors for the second straight year. Read more »
Seniors and university administrators discuss their opinions on Mary Karr, a professor of English at Syracuse University, being the 2015 commencement speaker and how she was chosen. Read more »
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Teresa Dahlberg has been named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Liz Liddy announced Monday. Read more »
Five members of the Syracuse University community will receive honorary degrees at this year’s commencement ceremony on May 10. Read more »
Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Initially, Pi Kappa Alpha, commonly known as PIKE, was under investigation for an alleged hazing incident. However, after the investigation started on April 13, the Department of Public Safety found that the incident actually only involved two of the fraternity members, said Tony Callisto, senior vice president and chief law enforcement officer for SU. Read more »
A person not affiliated with Syracuse University was recently arrested after being seen taking phones and other items from unlocked Day Hall dorm rooms. Read more »
