SPD leads investigation into white supremacist manifesto
The Syracuse Police Department has launched criminal investigations into the sharing of the manifesto and a swastika drawn in the snow near campus, Chief Kenton Buckner said. Read more »
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SU suspends social activities at all fraternities after racist incident
Social activities at all fraternities on campus were suspended following a racist incident Saturday night involving a racial slur yelled at a black woman. A fraternity whose members and guests were found responsible has also been suspended. Read more »
Over 1,000 people sign petition calling for Syverud’s resignation
The petition was created in response to Syracuse University's delayed communication of racist graffiti in Day Hall. Read more »
Swastika drawn in snow across from 505 on Walnut
The swastika is visible on the side of 505 on Walnut facing Comstock Avenue. Read more »
Racist language against Asian people found in Physics Building
Graffiti using racist language against Asian people was reported in Syracuse University's Physics Building around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night, the Department of Public Safety said in a campus-wide email. Read more »
SU ends Hong Kong abroad program after unrest
City University of Hong Kong, SU's partner university, has been the site of recent protests and violence, including a fire at one academic building. Read more »
Students hold sit-in at Barnes Center
The sit-in was organized in response to student concerns regarding SU's response to racist graffiti in Day Hall. Read more »
Racial slurs written in Day Hall
Slurs against black and Asian people were written on Day Hall's fourth and sixth floors. Lights were also pulled from the ceiling and put in the toilet. Read more »
Syracuse University launches $1.5 billion fundraising campaign
The Forever Orange fundraising campaign is the largest in Syracuse University's history. Read more »
Maxwell School alumnus pledges $5 million to create scholarships
Elliot Stamler, Class of 1960, has named SU as a beneficiary of his estate. His gift is one of several seven-figure gifts recently made to SU ahead of the largest fundraising campaign in university history. Read more »
Wheatly to step down as vice chancellor and provost
Michele Wheatly will step down in January to lead women's leaderships initiatives on campus and grow the ACC's academic profile. Read more »
SU to build pathway between Carrier Dome, Barnes Center
Lifetime Trustee Robert Miron and his wife Diane donated $7 million to create the pathway, as well to support SU's libraries. Read more »
DPS dispels rumors of Halloween violence
DPS said there is no evidence to support rumored threats of sexual assault against SU sorority members. Read more »
Chancellor Syverud signs letter opposing federal immigration policies
Almost 60 leaders of New York universities signed the letter to the New York congressional delegation. Read more »
Whitman employee sends file with student GPAs to school listserv
The file included the names, GPAs and SUID numbers for all students in Whitman's Class of 2021. Read more »
SU places ZBT, ATO on investigative status
Activity at both chapters is halted until the investigations are complete, a university spokesperson said on Friday. Read more »
DPS investigates burglary on 300 block of Comstock Avenue
An SU student told police one of the suspects pushed her aside as he fled the apartment. Her car keys and laptop were reportedly stolen. Read more »
Construction plans unclear as SU demolishes part of Ostrom Avenue
SU has begun demolishing the 700 block of Ostrom Avenue, between Shaw and DellPlain Halls. Read more »
SU issues statement on former professor convicted of child sexual abuse
A Syracuse University spokesperson said Tuesday that the university has no reason to believe students were impacted by former professor Douglas Wonders. Read more »
Former Newhouse professor convicted of sexually abusing a minor
Douglas Wonders, who taught at Newhouse for 22 years, was officially listed as a registered sex offender this week. Read more »
SU adds restrictions to minors on campus after sexual assault allegations against former student
Conrad Mainwaring, a former Olympic athlete and graduate student at SU in the 1980s, has been accused of sexually assaulting at least seven SU students. Read more »
Meet Josh Fayer, the SU senior behind the Joe30330 website
SU senior Josh Fayer’s fake presidential campaign became an internet sensation after Joe Biden fumbled his words, saying to “go to Joe30330.” Read more »
Why Joe Biden name-dropped Syracuse University in the debate
Former Vice President and SU alumnus Joe Biden mentioned the university while trading barbs with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about his record on women’s issues. Read more »
SU student identified as defendant in nationally reported sexual assault case
Gianmarco Castronovo will not return to SU after being identified as the suspect in a New Jersey sexual assault case. Read more »
