Those close to Lockerbie Scholar Andrew McClune reflect 20 years after his death at SU
2002-03 Lockerbie Scholar Andrew McClune’s family from Scotland and community at SU reflect on his life 20 years after his on-campus death. Read more »
Writer archives: Kyle Chouinard
Members of Remembrance Scholar cohort reflect on program’s future
Remembrance Scholars discuss needs for education and a program focus shift following the discovery of antisemitic materials in Pan Am flight 103 archives. Read more »
Changes made to this year’s Remembrance Week events
The university’s Remembrance program published its schedule for Oct. 16 through Oct. 22 on Thursday with multiple changes from previous years. Read more »
Jewish community members react to antisemitic language in Pan Am Flight 103 Archive
Jewish community members at Syracuse University react to antisemitic language found in Pan Am Flight 103 archives ahead of Remembrance Week. Read more »
Antisemitic language found in Remembrance archives
Jason and Eric Coker both used antisemitic language and imagery in letters to family members in 1988, the year of the attack. The two are part of a group of 35 victims memorialized annually by SU’s Remembrance Week. Read more »
Haudenosaunee culture unites Indigenous community, students on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
As one Syracuse University student danced in front of dozens on the Shaw Quadrangle Monday afternoon, stomping to the beat of a small drum, his phone went flying from his pocket, landing on the ground next to him. Read more »
Pakistani students raise funds after devastating flooding with bake sale
Students in Syracuse University's Maxwell School have worked to raise funds and spread awareness about Pakistan's current ecological disaster. Read more »
Man reportedly shot blocks north of BBB dorm complex
The shooting took place on the 100 block of Dyer Court, syracuse.com reported. According to dispatches within the Syracuse Police Department, the person shot is conscious and breathing. Read more »
In new honors professorship, Heidi Hehnly wants to bridge art, science at SU
As the inaugural Renée Crown Honors Professor in Sciences and Mathematics, SU professor Heidi Hehnly plans to create interdisciplinary opportunities. Read more »
Examining DPS' yearly campus security report
SU’s Department of Public Safety published its 2022 campus security report in line with the Jeanne Clery Act, which mandates yearly crime data reporting. Read more »
Here’s how New York’s third parties work
The two remaining third parties that will appear on ballots — the Working Families Party and the Conservative Party — frequently use a practice known as fusion voting, where major party candidates can have their names appear multiple times on the same ballot as different parties’ candidates. Read more »
SUNY ESF ranks 1st in sustainability curriculum
AASHE awarded the platinum ranking to ESF along with 10 other schools in its 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, which puts the college in the top 2% of all schools the organization surveyed. Read more »
As COVID-19 cases increase on campus, here are ways to stay safe
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the county is at a “medium” COVID-19 Community Level as of Sept. 18. Read more »
Onondaga County Executive proposes 11% property tax reduction
The county has only just started implementing the $1.4 billion executive budget, said Brian Ohl, an adjunct professor within Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read more »
SU students abroad in London reflect on days following Queen Elizabeth II’s death
SU students studying abroad in London shared their experiences watching the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II’s death in the capital city firsthand. Read more »
SU drops 3 spots in U.S. News’ college rankings, climbs up Forbes' rankings
Syracuse University dropped from 59th to 62nd place in U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings, and fell 31 spots on Forbes' list in the last year. Read more »
SU confirms 91 active self-reported COVID-19 cases
The Barnes Center at the Arch reported 91 active COVID-19 cases on Syracuse University’s campus as of Sept. 9, a university spokesperson told The Daily Orange. Read more »
Third-year Maxwell student dies
Yuyi Zhan, a third-year student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, died Saturday morning. A university official announced Zhan’s death in a campus-wide email Saturday afternoon. Read more »
SU, JMA Wireless partner to bring 5G to 3 residence halls
About 53% of students eligible for the JMA 5G pilot program have joined thus far, with 47% currently unable to join due to technological constraints. Read more »
Centro confirms mask mandate on its systems will be lifted
While the state has changed its public transit policy relating to wearing masks, Syracuse University is still requiring masks on its trolley service. Read more »
Funding supports underrepresented, multilingual SUNY, CUNY students in mental health programs
18 SUNY and 16 CUNY schools will receive a portion of $4 million allocated to increasing diversity in the mental health field. Read more »
NY-22 primary candidates receive endorsements from officials, groups
Following their primary victories in New York state's 22nd Congressional Cistrict, Francis Conole and Brandon Williams are gaining endorsements. Read more »
Committee members emphasize students, diversity on Whitman Dean search
Syracuse University Provost Gretchen Ritter announced the launch of a search committee on Sept. 1 to find the Whitman School of Management’s next dean. Read more »
Haudenosaunee Welcome Gathering attendees celebrate indigenous culture
On Monday afternoon, nearly 200 people attended the Haudenosaunee Welcome Gathering outside of Hendricks Chapel. Prominent indigenous community members as well as SU administrators attended and spoke at the gathering. Read more »
