SU faculty remember history professor for caring personality
The one word that John Scott Strickland will always be remembered by is “caring”. When a student couldn’t afford their textbooks, Strickland stepped in and… Read more »
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Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Syverud appoints Vice Chancellor for Veterans and Military Affairs
Michael Haynie, co-founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, has been named Vice Chancellor for Veterans and… Read more »
Syverud to hold competition in fall to decide on pronunciation of Syracuse
On April 24, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud posed a question that has since been a topic of debate across the SU community. “I have… Read more »
DPS puts system in place to ensure safe ceremony
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is preparing for more than 14,000 people to attend the joint commencement ceremony of SU and SUNY-ESF on May… Read more »
Chancellor makes preparations for first SU ceremony
For Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, commencement is the best day of the year. “Commencement is my favorite day of the year for the simple… Read more »
SU spends $60,000 in lobbying in first quarter of 2014, focuses on science, veterans
Syracuse University reported $60,000 in total lobbying activity for the first quarter of 2014, down from $70,000 in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to… Read more »
Professor launches website to connect users with similar interests
Amardo Rodriguez takes an interest in community and the forces that cause social isolation. He’s seen how social media can fragment personal relationships, particularly on… Read more »
Students enjoy warm weather, free food at Walnut Park
UPDATED: April 27, 10:55 p.m. For some it was their last and for many it was their first. But whether it was a last hurrah or… Read more »
Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
USAS to meet with chancellor to thank administration for anti-sweatshop stance
United Students Against Sweatshops Syracuse will meet with Chancellor Kent Syverud Thursday afternoon to thank the administration for taking action against sweatshops. The group will… Read more »
UBE releases report outlining student concerns with advising process
Even though advising is a part of every Syracuse University student’s college experience, a recent survey has found the process is not up to par.… Read more »
SU partners up with Marist College, technology companies for online educational series on enterprise computing
Syracuse University is partnering with an inter-state college and two leading technology companies to offer an online educational series with a curriculum based on computing… Read more »
Students apply for first fall semester of Poland program
This fall, Syracuse University students will have the opportunity to learn about development and cultural reconciliation in an area once influenced by Nazism and Soviet… Read more »
Students, SU community run with Chancellor Kent Syverud in first-ever Fun Run
More than 500 people started off their mornings by running with Kent Syverud to kickoff a day of events celebrating his inauguration as Syracuse University’s… Read more »
Ridesharing program offers green travel options for students, staff
In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Syracuse University has launched Zimride, a ridesharing program aimed at providing transportation options for students, faculty and… Read more »
USDA grant to support childhood obesity plan
More than 35 percent of adults in the United States are obese, according to the American Heart Association. Thanks to a recent grant from the… Read more »
Dean holds town hall meetings with students
In an effort to interact with Martin J. Whitman School of Management students and hear their concerns, Dean Ken Kavajecz is hosting town hall style… Read more »
Ron Paul outlines views, role of youth in politics
From the start of his lecture at Syracuse University Wednesday night, former U.S. representative and presidential candidate Ron Paul appealed to a young audience. Paul… Read more »
Ron Paul discusses book, son
Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul will speak at Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday in a lecture titled “Defining Liberty.” Paul served as a representative for the… Read more »
Student startup founder attends White House forum
A student startup company from Syracuse University went to the White House last week to participate in a forum on ways to encourage innovation and… Read more »
Contest promotes creative sustainability displays
A Syracuse University organization wants students to know sustainability involves more than just being mindful of the earth, and aims to spread that message in… Read more »
Boeheim Foundation donates to Upstate cancer research
The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation is giving a $100,000 grant to researchers at Upstate Medical University to study potential new treatments for children with… Read more »
March Madness student tickets to go on sale
Though the Syracuse University men’s basketball team has stumbled into the 2014 NCAA tournament, many student season ticket holders are jumping at the opportunity to… Read more »
Survey to evaluate SU's image
When thinking about Syracuse University, a few images — basketball, orange and snow — all come to mind. SU’s marketing and communications department challenged students… Read more »
IVMF, Bush group study veterans
Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families is collaborating with the George W. Bush Institute to help post-Sept. 11 veterans overcome the issues of… Read more »
