Background checks raise concerns among faculty
Provost Wheatly’s announcement that new faculty members must undergo background checks included few details about what the process will include. Read more »
Writer archives: Gillian Follett
SUNY-ESF works to boost number of applicants
A report from the university’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions found that the number of freshman applicants dropped by almost 20% between the 2018-19 academic year and the current academic year. Read more »
Students want more from SU counseling services
The Barnes Center at The Arch aims to provide students with centralized physical and mental health services, but many students are dissatisfied with their access to the center’s counseling services. Read more »
Nationwide psychiatrist shortage impacts CNY
Many patients have been forced to wait months for an appointment or admit themselves into emergency or inpatient care for immediate medical attention. Read more »
Committee to issue report on SU disability services
SU convened the committee in April 2018 to determine whether gaps exist in the university’s current disability services and accessibility measures. Read more »
Maxwell program to help veterans pursue political careers
The initiative is a collaboration between the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Read more »
Millennials drive Syracuse population growth
Roughly three in four individuals who have moved to Syracuse in the past few years are part of the millennial population. Read more »
Deka Dancil appointed manager of bias response and education
In her new role, Dancil will focus on educating the SU community about bias and promoting diversity and inclusion on campus. Read more »
Syracuse offers financial counseling services
The Syracuse Financial Empowerment Center offers free financial counseling to residents at several locations in the city. Read more »
Electronic bike share program to begin operating at SU
The city collaborated on the program with Gotcha, a mobility service company that offers alternate forms of transportation in place of cars. Read more »
Economic growth indicates a strong job market for Class of 2019
Career services advisers at SU predict 2019 to have a strong job market despite a slip in employment rates last year. Read more »
Syracuse awarded $3 million grant to support economic growth, tech industry
The grant was awarded as part of JPMorgan Chase’s “Advancing Cities” initiative. Read more »
SU to hold vigil for victims of Sri Lanka bombings
The vigil will be held Thursday at the university’s Catholic Center. Read more »
University Hill neighborhood to see new bike lanes, improved sidewalks
A project to redesign roads at SU began Monday more than ten years after it was first proposed. Read more »
SU alum Leo Wong discusses cultural identity, diversity in workplace at lecture
Wong spoke about educating others about diversity in the workplace. Read more »
Mackenzie Mertikas, SA presidential candidate, looks to bring her SA experience to the role of president
Mertikas’ campaign invites SU students to “start the wave” and enact meaningful change at SU. Read more »
Sameeha Saied, SA vice presidential candidate, wants to focus on diversity at SU
Saied said other women of color in positions of power in Student Association made her feel empowered to run. Read more »
Lawyers work with SU students to help animals in cruelty cases
The Volunteer Advocate Lawyer for Animal Abuse Court program assigns lawyers and SU students to animal abuse cases. Read more »
SU alumnus Lawrence K. Jackson discusses career, identity at final Sankofa lecture
Lawrence K. Jackson is a host, producer, journalist and public speaker. Read more »
New York state faces school bus driver shortage
A report found that a majority of New York state school transportation directors said they had an insufficient number of bus drivers. Read more »
Startups partner with Syracuse to tackle city issues
The city picked three technology startups to help address issues like housing instability, community engagement and building permits. Read more »
Experts: Poverty, historical factors led to Syracuse homicide rate
Past city policies and high poverty rates could be contributing to homicide rates in Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse chief data officer talks Syracuse Surge, ‘smart’ city
Sam Edelstein, Syracuse's chief data officer, said data will be used to shape future city policies. Read more »
SU alumni expand local snow plow, lawn care company
Wills Mahoney and Andrew Englander are entering their fifth year running the startup Plowz & Mowz. They recently decided to move their offices to the AXA Towers in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
