Syracuse news you missed this summer
From local politics to university news, here are the biggest stories that happened over the summer. Read more »
board of trustees
SU Board of Trustees extends Chancellor Kent Syverud’s contract through 2024
Kent Syverud began his appointment as SU’s chancellor in 2014. His contract has been extended another six years. Read more »
SU elects new Board of Trustees members
Among the five appointees is David Watson, the president and chief executive officer of Comcast Cable. Read more »
Student representatives named to SU Board of Trustees
Incoming Student Association President Ghufran Salih and freshman Emma Peca will serve as undergraduate student representatives to the Board. Read more »
Quiet leader: How a Syracuse University trustee from Bain Capital has influenced campus-wide change
Steven Barnes, a managing director at Bain Capital, is chair of SU’s Board of Trustees. He’s served in that role as SU’s institutional decisions have been informed by a Bain & Company assessment. Read more »
SU Board of Trustees members to attend Wednesday forum, official says
Chancellor Kent Syverud and other Syracuse University administrators will attend the forum to discuss the Theta Tau incident. Read more »
SUNY-ESF faculty discuss future of university at town hall meeting
The town hall, organized by SUNY-ESF’s student governing organizations, was held in response to President Quentin Wheeler’s resignation announcement. Read more »
Marc Molinaro should be the New York GOP’s pick for governor in 2018
Conservative columnist Brandon Ross argues against State Sen. John DeFrancisco’s gubernatorial run in favor of Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. Read more »
Syracuse University to submit draft of major enrollment plan in May
The strategic enrollment plan, announced last year, will focus on recruiting applicants in states such as Texas and California. Read more »
President Quentin Wheeler stresses need to increase revenue in ‘state of the college’ address
SUNY-ESF faces an ongoing budget deficit and reduction in state aid. Read more »
The Mowers’ contributions on and around the Hill make them an SU power couple
Eric and Judy Mower met at SU as undergraduate students in the 1960s. Ever since, they’ve continued making an impact on the Syracuse community together. Read more »
What The Daily Orange Editorial Board wants the Board of Trustees to know
The Daily Orange Editorial Board met with Chizobam Nwagwu, undergraduate representative to SU’s Board of Trustees, to discuss the issues we wants trustees to understand. Read more »
$2.28 million donation to help fund Link Hall research center, Invent@SU program
The funding was announced on Friday in a campus-wide email to the Syracuse University community. Read more »
Syracuse University’s $3,300 tuition premium is unusually pricey, experts say
Starting next academic year, first-year and transfer students will be subject to the tuition premium as part of a $100 million academic fundraising pledge. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud to detail major Syracuse University initiatives in speech Tuesday
Syverud gave a similar address last year. At the time, he detailed the development of a funding strategy for the Academic Strategic Plan, among other things. Read more »
Syracuse University alumnus donates $3.5 million to Archbold Gymnasium renovation
Kwang Tan, who donated to the project, graduated from Syracuse University in 1973. Read more »
Tuition hike associated with Invest Syracuse has baffled some international students at Syracuse University
The Invest Syracuse premium will charge $3,300 on top of an annual 3 percent tuition hike. The price change has rattled some international students who don’t have flexibility in financial aid options. Read more »
Report to detail gender pay inequities across Syracuse University faculty positions
SU Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly said Wednesday that a forthcoming report highlights issues of gender pay inequity across faculty positions at SU schools and colleges. Read more »
Student Veterans Organization to perform one-night production in New York City
The Student Veterans Organization at Syracuse University will take its narrative show, “Separated,” to New York City on Monday. Read more »
New York women won the right to vote 100 years ago, but are still fighting for equality today
The 19th Amendment allowed women a voice in politics, but women across the country continue the fight for equality on other fronts. Read more »
3 students attend Syracuse University roundtable on the potential redesign of Schine Student Center
Colleen Bench, associate vice president for the division of enrollment and student experience, said she does not know how much the feasibility study costs. Read more »
Zhanjiang 'John' Liu appointed as Syracuse University’s vice president for research
Zhanjiang “John” Liu has been appointed as Syracuse University’s vice president for research. As part of this role, he will work to increase research activity and collaboration throughout campus. Read more »
An evaluation of Kent Syverud’s performance so far as chancellor of Syracuse University
The Daily Orange Editorial Board shares its thoughts on how effectively Chancellor Kent Syverud has led SU and how he can become a stronger leader. Read more »
Provost Michele Wheatly spearheads funding efforts for Academic Strategic Plan
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly has kicked off budgeting and funding process for Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
