Crime briefs: March 30-April 5
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that occurred near campus during the past week, according to Syracuse police bulletins. Read more »
Writer archives: Justin Mattingly
Syracuse University releases draft of academic strategic plan, encourages community to participate in open comment period
The Academic Strategic Plan is part of SU’s Fast Forward Initiative, launched by Chancellor Kent Syverud last year. The draft will have an open comment period from Thursday through next Friday. Read more »
Rep. John Katko releases statement calling for NCAA to reconsider Syracuse University sanctions
Twenty-six days after the NCAA released its report into Syracuse University, Rep. John Katko (R-Syracuse) released a statement calling for the NCAA to reconsider the sanctions imposed on SU. Read more »
Snoop Dogg to perform at the New York State Fair in September
He will perform at the Chevy Court stage at the Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m., Syracuse.com reported Wednesday. The show will be free with admission to the Fair. Read more »
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visits campus, speaks about Syracuse University's commitment to veterans
Ashton Carter spoke Tuesday morning in front of a full Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall, touching on broader issues the Defense Department is facing and the Department of Defense’s relationship with SU. Read more »
Actress Taraji P. Henson to speak Wednesday in Goldstein Auditorium
Taraji P. Henson, who plays Cookie Lyon in the show “Empire,” is coming for “A Night with Taraji P. Henson” on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center. Read more »
Tickets to TEDxSU to be made available Thursday
Tickets to the second annual TEDx Syracuse University will be made available for reservation starting this Thursday. Read more »
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to speak with Chancellor Kent Syverud, students during visit to Syracuse University Tuesday
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter is coming to Syracuse University on Tuesday to speak with Chancellor Kent Syverud, IVMF officials and students. Read more »
Law enforcement, Carrier Dome officials prepare for East Regional
As the Carrier Dome gets ready to host the East Regional this weekend, law enforcement and Dome officials prepare through advanced security and counterterrorism. Read more »
Carrier Dome remains ideal venue for East Regional despite Syracuse University athletic program violations
The NCAA did not discuss changing venues for the NCAA Tournament East Regional following the organization’s report released in early March regarding Syracuse University’s athletic program. Read more »
Mount Olympus stairway to reopen Friday, but will require additional work in May
The Mount Olympus stairwell will re-open by the end of the day Friday, according to an email sent Thursday to Mount residents. Read more »
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to visit Syracuse University on Tuesday
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter will visit Syracuse University next Tuesday and speak with students as well as participate in a roundtable discussion. Read more »
10 years later, defense attorney of Syracuse University student charged with murder discusses details of case, trial
Brian T. Shaw, a senior at the time, pled not guilty to a second-degree murder charge on March 25, 2005. Shaw was later found guilty of first-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 21 years in prison. Read more »
Parking areas to be restricted for NCAA Tournament games Friday, Sunday
Access to most parking areas will be restricted three to four hours before the start time of regional. Read more »
Winning Fast Forward projects include Otto the Orange structure, overhead bench covers
The four winners of the competition presented their projects in Bird Library on Tuesday. The winning projects included ideas such as an Otto the Orange structure and overhead covers for campus benches. Read more »
Mount Olympus Drive to be closed to traffic Wednesday afternoon while repairs to stairway are made following car accident
The road, which provides access to Day and Flint Halls, as well as Graham Dining Center, will be closed from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday while a crane is moved into place to remove damaged sections of the Mount Olympus stairway. Read more »
Campus-wide policy aims to reduce cost of health insurance, improve quality of care
SU is implementing a student health insurance plan that requires all full-time students to carry some form of coverage compatible with President Barack Obama’s health care law. The plan will cost $1,890 and is in line with other universities across the U.S. Read more »
Syracuse University signs resolution supporting social justice, human dignity
Syracuse University has signed a resolution supporting social justice and human dignity authored by the National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church. Read more »
Rep. John Katko releases statement in support of SU, calls for more NCAA accountability
United States Congressman John Katko (NY-24) called for greater accountability from the NCAA in a press release sent Thursday. Read more »
Report: Joe Giansante taking leave of absence from Syracuse University
Joe Giansante, Syracuse University's chief communications officer for athletics, is no longer employed by the university, associate athletics director Sue Edson confirmed Thursday. Read more »
What we know: A brief synopsis of Daryl Gross stepping down, Jim Boeheim's planned retirement, NCAA appeal
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud sent out a campus-wide email Wednesday morning detailing changes within the athletics department and an update with the status of the NCAA’s sanctions. Read more »
Syverud sends email detailing changes within athletics department, update on NCAA sanctions
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud sent out the following email to the SU community Wednesday morning detailing changes within the athletics department and an update with the status of the NCAA’s sanctions. Read more »
SU forms committee to search for new athletics director following Daryl Gross stepping down
In wake of the resignation of Syracuse University Director of Athletics Daryl Gross, the university has formed a search committee in the search for a new athletics director. Read more »
Class of 2016 marshals selected to represent graduating class, help select commencement speaker
Alexis Peña and Tatiana Williams have been named the senior class marshals for the class of 2016. Read more »
