Biden to announce upstate New York as Investing in America ‘Workforce Hub’
The hub, which will focus on semiconductor manufacturing, is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda. Read more »
Writer archives: Kendall Luther
Falk College restructure leaves faculty, students with uncertainty
Many faculty and students received no prior official university communications pertaining to the changes to Falk College before Monday. Read more »
Patrick Dai pleads guilty in Syracuse for antisemitic threats
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. UPDATED: April 10 at 7:45 p.m. Patrick Dai, who made… Read more »
DPS says man attempting to break into vehicles at SU issued trespassing ticket
The individual, who was identified as a non-affiliate of SU, was “quickly apprehended” by Department of Public Safety officers. Read more »
Syracuse University, city prepare for solar eclipse
Since October 2022, New York state has been working to anticipate public safety challenges for Monday's solar eclipse. Read more »
‘Cuse Ceasefire Coalition calls for ceasefire resolution at Common Council
Community members wore Palestinian and Israeli flags and held signs calling for a ceasefire at the Council's study session. Read more »
SEIU-affiliated groups announce unionization efforts at campus rally
Hourly Food Services workers at Syracuse University plan to hold an election this semester for union recognition. Read more »
Eroding education: The state of African American Studies at Syracuse University
AAS faculty and staff received an email notifying them that their department would have no chair for this semester on Jan. 12, 2024. Read more »
Explaining the major points from SGEU, SU negotiations
Syracuse Graduate Employees United and Syracuse University have agreed on a tentative contract. Members will vote on it next week. Read more »
SGEU reaches tentative agreement for first contract with SU
The agreement includes a median 24% stipend increase, 80% subsidized health insurance and 100% subsidized preventative dental care. Read more »
End of an era: Redgate house show transitions to new ownership
New Redgate owners are changing its name to “Dazed.” However, they still plan to host the same local artists the venue always has. Read more »
I-81 project receives $180 million federal grant
Syracuse is one of the first cities in the U.S. to receive the funding and was awarded the third largest grant. Read more »
SGEU rallies before all-day session between bargaining committee, SU administration
The protestors came to the office at about 8:15 a.m. — approximately 45 minutes before the bargaining committee went inside. Read more »
SU, former student settle gender-based discrimination lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges SU took “inadequate procedures” in its investigation of a sexual misconduct complaint against the plaintiff. Read more »
Members, allies of Mohawk Nation protest land settlement talks in downtown Syracuse
Attendees claim the council doesn't represent their people because its legitimacy comes from outside of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy. Read more »
Biden-Harris administration cancels $1.2 billion in student loans
This is the first group of borrowers to be approved for relief under the SAVE plan’s shortened repayment period. Read more »
NYPIRG survey indicates N.Y. students need more assistance with healthcare
NYPIRG tabled at SU and SUNY ESF to ask students to fill out the survey about their experiences with access to health care. Read more »
4 faculty 'de-affiliate' from Middle Eastern Studies Program, citing Israel-Hamas response
The decision came from a combination of long-term structural problems within the program and the impact of a lack of transparency. Read more »
Maxwell dean provides details on Friday's false bomb threat
An individual called the Dean’s Office saying they had planted and planned to detonate bombs around the Maxwell School around 4 p.m. Read more »
Proposed NY congressional map could shift NY-22 left
The most significant change to congressional lines would be made to New York state's 22nd District, which includes the city of Syracuse. Read more »
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 »
DPS receives 'false' active shooter report at Maxwell, Eggers Hall
After being dispatched to Maxwell and Eggers Halls, both DPS and the Syracuse Police Department confirmed the report was false. Read more »
Former SU employee Conrad Mainwaring pleads guilty to sex abuse charges
Mainwaring pleaded guilty to counts of indecent assault and battery on children over 14 and on children under 14. Read more »
ODI holds discussion about stereotypes against Muslim Americans in workshop
ODI hosted a workshop Tuesday to breakdown stereotypes affecting Muslim Americans and emphasize a need for discussion of critical issues. Read more »
