University senators share mixed feedback on Syracuse Statement
Syracuse University’s Senate discussed the Syracuse Statement during its second meeting of the semester Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
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USen addresses committee changes, healthcare in 1st monthly meeting
USen merged two committees and created a new one during its first meeting of the semester, sparking discussion about healthcare benefits. Read more »
Syverud gives construction timeline for Ostrom Ave. residence hall at USen meeting
At Wednesday's USen meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud confirmed that the new residence hall on Ostrom Ave. will begin "later this year." Read more »
Syverud to develop statement responding to concerns over free speech, maintains priority of safety
Chancellor Kent Syverud said he will work with campus stakeholders to develop an official statement on academic freedom and free speech. Read more »
Syverud says SU prioritizing student safety 'over academic freedom and free speech' amid Israel-Hamas War
Chancellor Kent Syverud said Syracuse University's priority amid the Israel-Hamas war is student safety at the University Senate meeting. Read more »
University Senate addresses Israel-Hamas war
Syracuse University Senate focused its last meeting on the Israel-Hamas war and its effects on the campus community. Read more »
University Senate passes resolution calling for DPS to rework bias reporting system
Following concerns regarding DPS’s bias reporting process, University Senate passed a resolution to increase transparency in the department. Read more »
University Senate addresses potential impact of affirmative action case, upcoming speakers
The University Senate also discussed an upcoming lecture on political polarization that will feature two professors from other universities with opposing viewpoints. Read more »
University Senate addresses former GSO president, online classes at latest forum
Graduate Student Organization senators addressed concerns about President Yousr Dhaouadi’s resignation and its consequences. Read more »
University Senate focuses on spring agenda, student food insecurity in latest meeting
The University Senate also discussed plans to address parking costs for graduate students and mental health accessibility at the Barnes Center at The Arch. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Syracuse University investigating if it distributed recalled COVID-19 masks
The FDA recall of KN95 masks in June 2020 was due to their inability to block 95% of particulates. SU vice chancellor and provost Gretchen Ritter announced the investigation. Read more »
Kent Syverud addresses Marshall Street attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud said none of the individuals involved in the attack on Marshall Street Friday have been confirmed to be Syracuse University students. Read more »
