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Syracuse to revitalize abandoned properties for affordable housing
Bidding for the demolition of the 50-acre vacant property, which is located in the Westside neighborhood, will open soon. Read more »
Protestors respond to College Republicans Sara Stockton event
The event garnered criticism from LGTBQ experts, transgender people and experts in the Syracuse and central New York communities. Read more »
Office of Academic Affairs hosts academic freedom panel to navigate Israel-Hamas War
The panels seek to encourage faculty and students to support and understand one another amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
Craig Stone addresses canceled speaker event, emergency management concerns at forum
Craig Stone said at Tuesday's forum that the Department of Public Safety needs a proper two-week notice before approving events on campus. Read more »
Local election results from city, county
The Onondaga County Election results are in as of Tuesday night. Election results will be finalized when all absentee ballots are counted. Read more »
Masterpole, Jordan discuss campaigns for Onondaga County Comptroller
Incumbent Democrat Marty Masterpole and Republican Casey Jordan will compete for the position of Onondaga County Comptroller this November. Read more »
Don McPherson leads panel on 'modernizing masculinity'
The panel on Tuesday looked to generate a discussion about masculinity and its affect on men in all stages of life and from all backgrounds. Read more »
Maffei, Rodriguez bring passions for advocacy to roles as Remembrance Scholars, class marshals
Maffei and Rodriguez met as resident advisors in the same complex last year, but their new roles helped connect them further. Read more »
SU introduces Vmock, an AI-powered platform, to review student resumes
Using VMock, Syracuse University students can receive generated feedback ranging from spell-check to structural issues by uploading their resume. Read more »
SA sees 2.8% voter turnout in fall elections
Results of the election, which were held last week, will be released on Monday. The majority of the newly elected SA members are freshmen. Read more »
Syracuse receives $1 million grant for urban forestry, development
The funding will build on Syracuse’s Urban Forestry Master Plan from 2019 to plant trees and increase youth education and job training. Read more »
DPS investigating antisemitic graffiti in Brewster Hall
The graffiti was drawn on a student's dorm whiteboard. DPS is reviewing video footage and canvassing the area. Read more »
SU reports 124 active self-reported COVID-19 cases
116 cases come from students, while 8 come from faculty and staff. SU does not currently require the vaccination, nor for masks to be worn. Read more »
Andrew Sears named new dean of School of Information Studies
Sears will take over as the new dean on Aug. 1 and oversee the undergraduate and graduate programs for the School of Information Studies. Read more »
Syracuse's first legal cannabis dispensary opens in Armory Square
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management confirmed that FlynnStoned will be the largest cannabis shop in the state. Read more »
Adderall shortage hinders students' academic, personal success
Syracuse University students shared their experiences following a months-long national shortage in Adderall. Read more »
SU alumna Nuria Esparch speaks on journey to becoming Peru’s first female defense minister
SU alumna Nuria Esparch spoke at an event on Wednesday hosted by SU’s Moynihan Institute and the Program on Latin America and the Caribbean. Read more »
In line with Micron partnership, Onondaga CC introduces new tech degree programs
Onondaga Community College announced two new programs, one associate's degree and one certificate, in electromechanical technology to prepare students for work with Micron. Read more »
Newhouse announces winners of 2023 Toner Prizes in Washington D.C.
The Toner Prizes, which were created in 2009, recognize excellence in local and national political reporting in honor of the late Newhouse alum Robin Toner. Read more »
DPS reports stolen LGTBQ, Haudenosaunee flags from the Quad
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety announced Monday night that the Haudenosaunee and LGBTQ flags near Hendricks Chapel were stolen. Read more »
University Senate addresses potential impact of affirmative action case, upcoming speakers
The University Senate also discussed an upcoming lecture on political polarization that will feature two professors from other universities with opposing viewpoints. Read more »
Sen. Mitt Romney to be keynote speaker at 2023 Toner Prizes ceremony
Sen. Mitt Romney will be the keynote speaker for the Newhouse School of Public Communications’ Washington D.C. Toner Prize ceremony in March. Read more »
SU students, faculty ‘disheartened’ by new English-centric abroad program in Chile
Syracuse University students and professors voiced concerns over a new abroad program in Santiago, Chile which offers English-only courses. Read more »
