USen votes to approve 135 new courses, 120 revised courses
The University Senate approved the curriculum committee’s February report, which details new, revised and other programs it reviewed. Read more »
On Campus
SUNY ESF hosts open house for new Interfaith Space
SUNY ESF has opened a new Interfaith Space in Moon Library for students, faculty, and staff to use for prayer, meditation, and reflection. Read more »
SU directs employees on working with external law enforcement, including ICE
The Department of Public Safety issued instructions for employees should the United States Immigrations and Customs Enforcement enter campus. Read more »
Newhouse News Diversity Fellowship website undergoing changes after DOEd directive
The Newhouse School's News Diversity Fellowship is updating its website following a DOEd complaint, but the program itself remains unchanged. Read more »
Barner-McDuffie House hosts Black Health Professional Panel
Black women in healthcare gathered for a panel to discuss the importance of representation, diversity, and available resources at SU. Read more »
VPA undergraduate student dies
Wobbe was originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and was studying musical theater, SU's Allen Groves Wrote in Friday night email. Read more »
DPS investigating bias incident in Ernie Davis Dining Hall
DPS received a report that a student made offensive comments with “racial undertones” to another student, according the department. Read more »
Andrea-Rose Oates claims Unsung Hero Award for nonprofit ‘Girlz Rize’
Andrea-Rose Oates, SU junior, received the Unsung Hero Award honoring her community service and advocacy for girls' education. Read more »
USen addresses immigration policies, federal budget freezing, DEI programs
Faculty and community members raised concerns about national issues impacting SU’s campus. This photo is from an earlier meeting. Read more »
Interfaith America founder Eboo Patel discusses religious diversity, democracy
On Tuesday night, Dr. Eboo Patel spoke at SU about religious diversity and building connections to promote inclusion and change. Read more »
'Dangerous precedent': SU professors petition after deans' override of faculty vote on new A&S curriculum
Faculty members are urging Deans Mortazavi and Van Slyke to work collaboratively with the Curriculum Committee to revise and delay the implementation of the new Liberal Arts Core by one year. Read more »
DPS investigating criminal activity, vehicle larcenies reports on Comstock
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is actively investigating multiple reports of criminal activity around Comstock Avenue. Read more »
SU graduate among 67 people dead in D.C. plane crash
Lane and her son Spencer were returning home to Rhode Island from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas. Read more »
Remembrance Scholars react to 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth'
SU Remembrance Scholars reflect on how “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth” portrays the Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing. Read more »
Reflecting on former President Jimmy Carter’s 1976 visit to Syracuse
Former President Jimmy Carter visited Syracuse in 1976 just three weeks before election day, delivering a speech. Read more »
GSO discusses changes to higher education enacted by President Trump’s administration
SU's GSO President Daniel Kimmel pushed for student rights amid policy changes, while appointing a new committee head and allocating funding. Read more »
SU anthropology discusses abolitionist ideology through prison systems
SU's Anthropology Dept hosted Justin Helepololei, who discussed prison abolition and rethinking justice systems as part of a speaker series. Read more »
DPS identifies person responsible for Walnut Ave. bias incident
SU's Dept of Public Safety issued citations and a trespass notice to a person who shouted a racial slur on Walnut Avenue. Read more »
SU to host cultural events for Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, groups such as Syracuse University’s BIPOC Student success program will host various events. Read more »
Dead body found in Irving Garage
A dead body was found in Syracuse University's Irving Garage on Monday. The person was not affiliated with SU. Read more »
Syracuse University hosts 40th annual MLK Celebration dinner
A sold-out crowd gathered in the JMA Wireless Dome to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and recognize SU’s Unsung Hero award winners. Read more »
Valerie Goldstein, SU graduate, remembered for 'unstoppable' drive
Valerie, a 2024 SU graduate, and her family died on Christmas Day as a result of a carbon monoxide leak in their New Hampshire vacation home. Read more »
USen discusses 2025 fiscal budget, Trump’s executive orders at 1st meeting of semester
Syracuse University Senate discussed FY2026 budget challenges, Trump’s executive orders, and the success of the Forever Orange campaign. Read more »
Syracuse University releases updated Liberal Arts Core
SU will launch a revised Liberal Arts Core in fall 2025, designed to prepare students for challenges such as artificial intelligence. Read more »
