SU announces 2024-25 Remembrance Scholars
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SU to remain test-optional for fall 2025, spring 2026 admission cycles
Maurice Harris, dean of admissions, said that the test-optional policy allows “greater emphasis” on other aspects of students’ applications. Read more »
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Court restores section of lawsuit against SU for possible retaliation in Chase Scanlan domestic violence case
The plaintiff alleged SU retaliated against her during its handling of a domestic violence case involving lacrosse player Chase Scanlan. Read more »
SU relocates all classes held in Crouse-Hinds Hall, NVRC for the remainder of the semester
SU relocated all classes held in Crouse-Hinds Hall, which houses the office of Chancellor Syverud and other administrators, for the rest of the semester. Read more »
Appellate court rejects Columbus Monument Corp.'s request for rehearing over downtown Columbus statue
The appellate court rejected the corporation's request to rehear its argument to keep the downtown Christopher Columbus statue intact Monday. Read more »
SU’s Sheraton Hotel will house second-year students once converted
Once converted to a dorm this summer, the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center is set to house primarily second-year students. Read more »
Syracuse University to convert Sheraton into undergrad housing
The Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center will close after spring commencement for construction, and is set to open as a 400-bed residence hall next fall. Read more »
DPS reports 6 incidents of ‘off-campus crime’ since Friday
The incidents occurred on Ostrom Avenue, Stratford Street and Comstock Avenue between Friday and Monday, DPS reported in a Tuesday email. Read more »
Fire in Newhouse 1 causes smoke damage, classes to be relocated
The fire broke out in a classroom in Newhouse 1 on Thursday evening. No one was injured. There was smoke damage, Dean Mark Lodato wrote. Read more »
Cornell student accused of antisemitic threats arraigned in Syracuse
Dai, a 21-year-old junior student at Cornell, faces federal charges for allegedly posting on the online forum Greekrank threating to kill Jewish students at Cornell. Read more »
SU cancels Middle Eastern studies scholar teach-in event due to safety concerns
SU's Department of Public Safety determined the event could not be held as scheduled for Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns. Read more »
In wake of rising hate crimes in U.S., SU is 'looking into' student reports of being targeted in classrooms
Ritter and Groves also wrote that individual faculty and department statements are not reflective of the university’s official position. Read more »
Changes in the Remembrance program bring scholars closer to Pan Am victims
Remembrance Scholars said they feel even more connected to the victims they represent through reading their archives. Read more »
SU will begin shuttle service between Nancy Cantor Warehouse and South Campus
Syracuse University will add a new transportation route running from SU’s South Campus to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse through a passenger van shuttle. Read more »
Free Palestine rally in downtown Syracuse calls for cease-fire, end to U.S. military aid to Israel
Rally participants called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. Read more »
SU to no longer include Coker twins in Remembrance Week
All but two of Remembrance Scholars will continue to represent individual SU students who died in the Pan Am bombing following the discovery of antisemitic correspondence from Eric and Jason Coker last October. Read more »
Breaking down the next 5 years of SU's Academic Strategic Plan
The Daily Orange broke down the specific goals and implications outlined in Syracuse University's final draft of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new initiatives to combat antisemitism in NY
New actions announced by Gov. Hochul include initiatives for education, discussion and services for victims of antisemitic hate incidents. Read more »
Syracuse agrees to pay $500,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 alleging racial profiling, excessive use of force and an illegal search. The city agreed to pay this August. Read more »
SU, SUNY ESF students attend March to End Fossil Fuels alongside community organizations
The march specifically highlighted the impact of climate change on Black and Indigenous communities who have historically borne the brunt of climate change. Read more »
SU to stop hosting anti-LGBTQ church at Drumlins
Radiant Church had been meeting at Drumlins every Sunday since July 2023 after Nottingham High School stopped hosting them. Read more »
A walk through The Daily Orange's history 120 years later
As The D.O. celebrates 120 years of publication, here's a timeline of notable events from throughout the paper's history. Read more »
New BioInspired leaders aim to increase interdisciplinary research and diversity at SU
New leadership at Syracuse University's BioInspired Institute aims to increase undergraduate student involvement, among other goals. Read more »
