SU forms citizen board to review DPS complaints, freezes hiring of officers
A citizen board will review complaints made about SU’s public safety force. The university will also freeze the hiring of new officers. Read more »
On Campus
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 »
SU will require all students, faculty to wear face coverings
The new guidance comes after SU faculty and staff began a phased return to campus Wednesday. Read more »
Class of 2020 Commencement will take place after Thanksgiving
SU seniors who graduated in spring 2020 received their degrees in a virtual ceremony on May 10, the same date the university had originally planned to hold an in-person commencement ceremony. Read more »
SA expresses solidarity with protests against police brutality
The organization commits to preventing racist acts on-campus. Read more »
Most SU classes to meet on the weekend at least once during fall semester
Most classes will meet at least once on a weekend day or Labor Day due to the university’s accelerated fall semester calendar, officials said Friday. Read more »
SU students to attend in-person classes, leave campus before Thanksgiving
Syracuse University will start in-person classes on Aug. 24 on an accelerated fall schedule. Read more »
SU to raise cost of tuition for 2020-21 academic year
All full-time undergraduate students admitted to SU in fall 2018 and after will now pay an increased $54,700 in tuition. Read more »
Student demands tuition refunds in class action lawsuit against SU
A class-action lawsuit filed Friday alleges that Syracuse University has improperly retained tuition payments and fees after the spring semester moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
DPS investigates online post targeting Black, Hispanic and Catholic people
DPS is investigating a post to a social media website for Greek life that contained “bias comments” about Black people, Catholics and Hispanics. Read more »
SU to place additional security cameras in all residence halls
SU will install additional cameras in lounges and elevators in residence halls and the area of Walnut Park and the Women’s Building. Read more »
Justine Hastings, Ryan Golden hope to include #NotAgainSU in SA discussions
The president and vice president of Student Association plan to implement a third-party sexual assault reporting system. They also plan to include #NotAgainSU in SA discussions. Read more »
Employers try to protect essential workers during coronavirus pandemic
Essential workers in Syracuse said working during the pandemic has caused anxiety and stress, but in many cases employers have stepped up to the plate to deliver support. Read more »
SU to provide $4.9 million in emergency funds for coronavirus expenses
SU will disperse at least $4.9 million in emergency financial aid grants to students as part of a federal stimulus package. It is awaiting guidance about how to utilize other relief funding. Read more »
SUNY-ESF celebrates Earth Day 50th anniversary virtually
Earth Day will be recognized in the future as SUNY-ESF Day in Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. Read more »
SU loses $35 million in revenue, unplanned coronavirus expenses
SU will freeze salaries and halt non-essential construction projects after the university announced it has lost an estimated $35 million due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Students on South Campus may apply to remain in apartments over summer
Students currently living on South Campus can apply to remain in their apartments through the MySlice Housing portal. Read more »
Take Back the Night speakers recognize violence at home and on campus
This year’s event at Syracuse University was rescheduled to take place virtually after the university announced it would move classes online. Read more »
Julio Burgos to increase fiscal training for student organizations
Julio Burgos wants to make applying for funding more accessible to student organizations in his role as Student Association Comptroller. Read more »
Morgan Eaton, David Williams aim to add student voices in SA decisions
Morgan Eaton and David Williams hope to improve health and wellness at SU by prioritizing student voices in Student Association’s decision-making processes. Read more »
Justine Hastings, Ryan Golden want SU to be more affordable
Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden, who are running for Student Association president and vice president, said they support all of #NotAgainSU’s demands. Read more »
Sadia Ahmed, Yanan Wang hope to make SU inclusive of marginalized groups
Sadia Ahmed and Yanan Wang, candidates for Student Association president and vice president, hope to make Syracuse University inclusive of all groups. Read more »
College Republicans reject resolution condemning Ben Shapiro
The College Republicans pushed back against a draft resolution that condemned conservative commentator Ben Shapiro as a “white supremacist” after it was announced he could visit campus in the fall. Read more »
SU to offer online textbook buyback, expand city food delivery
SU is partnering with Grubhub to expand food and grocery delivery services for students still in Syracuse. Read more »
