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Department of Education announces FAFSA changes to expedite process for colleges
The steps will reduce verification requirements, suspend of routine school compliance reviews and increase flexibility for renewals. Read more »
After loss in New Hampshire, Nikki Haley looks to South Carolina as Trump alternative
Despite major outlets calling the Republican primary moments after all polls closed, Haley supporters' enthusiasm never wavered. Read more »
How the 2024 election will look without DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the Republican presidential primary on Sunday afternoon and endorsed former President Donald Trump. Read more »
National university leaders testify in congress on efforts to stop campus antisemitism
The hearing highlighted escalating tensions on campuses and a nationwide rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. Read more »
Biden cancels $9 billion in student loan debt
The new relief brings the total approved debt cancellation by the Biden Administration to $127 billion for nearly 3.6 million Americans. Read more »
'Helpless:' SU students from Hawaii grapple with disaster thousands of miles from home
In the aftermath, SU students from Hawaii said they felt the wildfires impacts personally. Read more »
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan for 800,000 borrowers
Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan will target borrowers who have been repaying loans for at least 20 years. Read more »
SCOTUS blocks President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel billions in student loans, which could impact Syracuse University's students and alumni. Read more »
SCOTUS outlaws affirmative action admissions policies in joint decision for 2 cases
The Supreme Court ruled to overturn affirmative action, a policy that allows colleges and universities to consider race in admissions processes. Read more »
Supreme Court upholds Indian Child Welfare Act in Brackeen v. Haaland decision
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, which aims to keep custody of Indigenous children within their communities, on Thursday. Read more »
Supreme Court rulings to keep an eye on this summer
The Supreme Court will soon issue rulings on cases which could directly impact Syracuse University, including a potential overturning of affirmative action. Read more »
DOE's new proposed Title IX regulations would address gender identity in athletics
If approved, Syracuse University will need to operate under new regulations from the Department of Education for Title IX’s application to athletics. Read more »
Newhouse announces winners of 2023 Toner Prizes in Washington D.C.
The Toner Prizes, which were created in 2009, recognize excellence in local and national political reporting in honor of the late Newhouse alum Robin Toner. Read more »
SCOTUS to have until June to determine the legality of Joe Biden’s student loan relief plan
The Supreme Court will soon issue a ruling for two cases that challenge the legality of President Biden's loan relief plan after hearing oral arguments. Read more »
Sen. Mitt Romney to be keynote speaker at 2023 Toner Prizes ceremony
Sen. Mitt Romney will be the keynote speaker for the Newhouse School of Public Communications’ Washington D.C. Toner Prize ceremony in March. Read more »
Sen. Schumer to bring 1st CNY Micron intern to Biden’s State of the Union address
Schumer announced Monday that he will bring Savion Pollard, an SU student and the 1st Micron intern, to Biden's State of the Union address. Read more »
Supreme Court's 2 cases on Biden student loan forgiveness plan will begin in February
Biden's plan as of now allows borrowers to get $10,000 to $20,000 in student debt relief depending on their income and Pell Grant recipient status, but has been challenged by states and individuals. Read more »
Explaining affirmative action as the Supreme Court hears opening arguments
SU is an affirmative action institution and former chancellor Nancy Cantor was instrumental in a previous Supreme Court case about affirmative action when she worked as provost of the University of Michigan. Read more »
Here’s how to apply for student loan forgiveness under the Biden Administration’s relief plan
Federal student loan recipients can apply for up to $20,000 in debt relief using an online form launched by the Department of Education on Monday. Read more »
Local, state officials outraged following overturning of Roe v. Wade
In a press conference held at Planned Parenthood’s Syracuse Health Center Friday afternoon, central New York legislators and local leaders spoke on the controversial ruling’s impact on future generations of Americans. Read more »
Biden administration extends student loan moratorium to Aug. 31
This is the seventh time the student loan moratorium has been extended since the onset of the pandemic. Read more »
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at Newhouse’s 12th annual Toner Awards
Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications hosted a virtual ceremony Monday night for the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the guest speaker at the ceremony. Read more »
Chuck Schumer calls for reduced insulin price, reacts to Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will call for a Senate vote in March to reduce the cost of insulin from $200-$600 per prescription to a cap of $35. Read more »
