SU won't place dorms with coronavirus in wastewater on lockdown
Moving forward, the university is not going to quarantine all buildings that show traces of the virus in their wastewater. Read more »
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Wildhack family pledges $1 million to SU athletics program
The Wildhacks want their donation to enhance the college athlete experience and expand their academic support center. Read more »
Campus organizations offer socially-distanced, virtual activities
During the coronavirus pandemic, college students have had to find new ways to socialize. Read more »
SU Greek life during COVID-19: No parties, social events at chapter houses
Social distancing guidelines will put large parties and some Greek life events on hold this semester. Read more »
Syracuse Sport Business Conference connects students to industry leaders
SSBC digital panelists included NBA Summer League Founder Albert Hall and The Montag Group President Steve Herz. Read more »
SU to test students for coronavirus in groups when semester starts
SU will use pooled saliva testing, which combines samples from several individuals, to narrow down potential cases of the virus. Read more »
Professor in Falk College dies
Evan Weissman, an associate professor of food studies, died unexpectedly at home. Read more »
SU relocates research, student life offices
Syracuse University will relocate several university offices to central locations on campus, Provost John Liu and Chief Campus Facilities Officer Pete Sala announced Friday. Read more »
New York State Bar Association approves recreational cannabis use
The Committee on Cannabis Law supports legalizing recreational cannabis use for adults, but provided a list of recommendations for any forthcoming legislation. Read more »
Food stamp cut to exclude some New York residents
Changes to eligibility standards for SNAP benefits could exacerbate food insecurity in Syracuse. Read more »
Sustainability program funds bee hives, reducing waste
CALS provided funding to conduct research on a waste convergence system, ways to improve the sustainability of SU’s design program, a course on Smart Stormwater Management and beehives on South Campus. Read more »
Colleges should focus on preventing alcohol abuse
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that college should focus more attention toward preventing alcohol abuse. Read more »
Sport management club hosts Charity Sports Auction for Make-A-Wish
Syracuse's SPM club chose Make-A-Wish to be the beneficiary of profits from November's auction event. Read more »
'Theater of War' performance will catalyze discussion about wounds of war
Theater of War Productions is bringing its signature project “Theater of War” to Maxwell Auditorium this Thursday, where a reading of the Ancient Greek play “Ajax” will be followed by a panel and town hall-like discussion. Read more »
Sam Marteka brings his sport analytics major to club baseball team
SU junior Sam Marteka teaches his club baseball teammates the intricacies of launch angle and spin rate. Read more »
SU appoints Alford as permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer
Keith Alford has served as interim chief diversity officer since July 2018. Read more »
Local refugees work to become self-sustainable through community gardens, urban farming
Nearly two dozen refugees participate in the Syracuse Refugee Agriculture Partnership Program, where they get the resources they need to cultivate land and start their own farming businesses. Read more »
News briefs: 3 stories you might have missed this weekend
The convocation speaker for the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics was announced. Read more »
Sport analytics student takes baseball passion to the major leagues
Junior sport analytics major, Kyle Liotta has showcased his analytical skills to some of the pros in the Major League Baseball statistics game. Read more »
MySlice Makeover : Get the MySlice makeover of a lifetime
Not sure what classes to take this fall? Let the Fab Five help you decide. Read more »
SU Outing Club emboldens women athletes through No Man’s Land Film Festival
The Syracuse University Outing Club will host their second partnership with the No Man’s Land Film Festival this Friday from 6-9 p.m. in Falk College’s Grant Auditorium. Read more »
Falk opens new office to prepare students for post-graduation careers
The office will provide career coaching, skills training and networking to Falk students. Read more »
UNRESOLVED: Women faculty are divided over pay gap after SU announces resolution
Nearly one year ago, Syracuse University released a faculty salary review report that showed a statistically and economically significant university-wide gender pay gap. Since then, the university has taken a series of actions to close the gap. Read more »
