Chancellor Kent Syverud says delayed Title IX communication should 'not be repeated'
Despite the delay, Syverud said he thinks the appropriate people were notified of the investigation by the end of the summer. Read more »
University Politics
Whitman faculty members react positively to S.P. Raj’s appointment to interim dean
Faculty members of Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management have embraced the news of marketing department chair S.P. Raj appointed to interim dean of the school. Read more »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud appointed to US Department of Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council
Syracuse University announced Chancellor Kent Syverud has been appointed to the United States Department of Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council. Read more »
Amendment to GSO constitution presented at meeting
At the Graduate Student Organization's Wednesday meeting, an offer to make an amendment to GSO's constitution was voted on and a bid to host the next NAGPS National Conference was presented. Read more »
Former Syracuse women's lacrosse player sues university, Gary Gait
Tauro was participating in a practice on Oct. 8, 2013, when she suffered a personal injury “caused solely by the negligence and reckless conduct of the defendants,” the complaint alleges. Read more »
Marketing Department Chair S.P. Raj named interim dean of Whitman
S.P. Raj, a Distinguished Professor and chair in the marketing department, has been named interim dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Read more »
BDS movement at Syracuse University thrust into the spotlight
Faculty have different takes on the pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement on Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Former dean appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement
Cathyrn Newton, dean emerita and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement. In her new role Newton is expected to expand undergraduate research. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud reveals cost of University Place promenade
In addition to revealing the cost of the promenade, Syverud and SU Provost Michele Wheatly also addressed the need for the administration to be transparent and communicative with the rest of the university community. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces new members of Campus Framework Advisory Group
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the appointment of eight new members to the Campus Framework Advisory Group as the planning moves on to its next phase. Read more »
Former Syracuse football player sues university, NCAA over concussion injuries
Syracuse University, the NCAA and the American Athletic Conference are being sued by a former SU football player who alleges they knew about the risks of traumatic brain injuries in football players and neglected to provide that information to the players. Read more »
Syracuse University gives 1st public statement on federal sexual assault investigation
Syracuse University declined to comment on any details or specifics of the federal investigation into handling of a sexual assault case after providing its first public statement on the case. Read more »
Rise in number of reported rape, drug and alcohol law violations attributed to more awareness
SU's annual security report was published on Friday by the Department of Public Safety. It indicated a rise in the number of rape cases reported on campus. University officials attribute the rise to an increase in awareness of the issues. Read more »
Syracuse University launches an internationalization council to further global engagement
The council was created in response to a recommendation made by the Academic Strategic Plan Working Group on Enhancing Internationalization. It will work toward providing “advice, information, feedback and support” on internationalization initiatives. Read more »
Student Association comptroller explains decision to redistribute funds originally meant for Fetty Wap
UU asked that the funds that were supposed to pay for Fetty Wap still go to the organization after he did not show up to Juice Jam. But Evans said SA rejected this approach due to many different factors. Read more »
Michele Wheatly responds to criticism over Maxwell dean appointment
The provost said she heard repeatedly from people within Maxwell that the school needed a full-time dean and that Van Slyke's name was often mentioned as a possible candidate. Read more »
Former Whitman dean Ken Kavajecz pleads not guilty to prostitution charge
Former Martin J. Whitman School of Management dean Kenneth Kavajecz pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of patronizing a prostitute in Salina Town Court Thursday. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud announces members of chief financial officer search committee
Syracuse University announced the members of the chief financial officer search committee which Chancellor Kent Syverud will be chairing. Read more »
Student Association officially launches bike share program, sees success in its first day
The Syracuse University Student Association debuted its bike share program with eight orange bikes. The bikes come with U-locks, a lock-key, basket and a light. Read more »
Syracuse University announces 22 members of Council on Diversity and Inclusion
The council will advise the chancellor on issues of diversity and inclusion. It is among the short-term recommendations made by the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. Read more »
Student Association's bike share program to launch Monday after years of work
The bike share program will officially launch Monday at noon outside the Schine Student Center, culminating the work of current and recent Student Association officials. Read more »
Officials welcome announcement of changes in Syracuse University's free speech policies
Free speech experts weigh in on Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud's recent announcement on the free speech revision. Read more »
Syracuse University appoints senior vice president for enrollment and student experience
M. Dolan Evanovich, currently the vice president for strategic enrollment planning at The Ohio State University, will assume the role on Dec. 5. Read more »
Student Association announces first bike-share program on Syracuse University campus
Syracuse University will now have a bike-share program on campus. Beginning on Sept. 26. students will be able to rent bikes from the Schine Student Center for up to 24 hours with their valid SUID card. Read more »
