Writer: Colleen Ferguson
ABC News anchor reflects on mental health, on-air panic attack during speech
The ABC News anchor and best-selling self-help author was the keynote speaker at SU’s first-ever Be Well Expo, the first in a weeklong event dedicated to health and wellness. Read More »
Retired U.S. ambassador shares diplomacy, communication advice at SU
About 30 people attended a talk by Harriet Elam-Thomas on Wednesday, where she discussed civility, sensitivity and respect in effective communication. Read More »
SU researchers found that cannabis won’t reduce the intensity of your pain
A team of two doctoral candidates and two professors was able to clarify the already-existing results in cannabis research by reviewing data from hundreds of healthy adults. Read More »
Euclid Shuttle continues to service SU students through Invest Syracuse initiative
The shuttle, which receives funding as part of the Invest Syracuse initiative, will continue to service students on weekends during the academic year. Read More »
Chris Johnson named associate provost for academic affairs
Johnson has been at Syracuse since 1989 and was appointed based on his ability to advance the university’s mission as outlined in the Academic Strategic Plan. Read More »
GSO leaders aim to increase engagement, advocate for international students
GSO President Jack Wilson and Vice President of Internal Affairs Nick Mason said they’re aiming to help graduate students affected by the Trump administration’s recent restrictions on Chinese student visas, among other things. Read More »
9/11 memorial services being held in Syracuse, DeWitt, Cicero
On the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, central New Yorkers can attend various services throughout the day. Read More »
iSchool Dean Liz Liddy announces plans to retire
Liz Liddy, dean of the School of Information Studies, has helped create new opportunities for iSchool students since she started as a visiting assistant professor in 1983. Read More »
Billboard Dance founder talks cross-platform brand building, future of EDM
Matt Medved, founder of Billboard Dance, spoke at Syracuse University on Wednesday. Read More »
2 people arrested in connection to SU dorm burglaries
Two people were charged with multiple counts of burglary and falsely reporting an incident. Read More »
Recognize Us protests, marches across SU campus Tuesday night
The Tuesday night protest went from Chancellor Kent Syverud’s house on Comstock Avenue to Hendricks Chapel, where students shared ongoing concerns about university-wide issues. Read More »
SU ends security ‘pat-downs’
People attending large-scale events like Juice Jam will now be searched with a metal detector. Read More »
The sanctions imposed on SU’s Greek organizations, explained
Members of fraternities and sororities are subject to guidelines consistent with SU’s Code of Student Conduct. Read More »
Here’s a recap of SU’s summer construction projects
SU completed work on various residential and academic buildings this summer. Read More »
The Daily Orange cuts Tuesday print edition for 2018-19 year
Syracuse’s independent student newspaper will no longer print a Tuesday edition and will instead reinvest time to focus on digital and multimedia work. Read More »
Here’s a breakdown of the personal health resources available to SU students
From flu vaccines to guidance related to race, gender and sexuality, this is where Syracuse University students can find mental and physical health resources. Read More »
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 names 2 Provost Faculty Fellows
Professors Mary Graham and Kira Reed will serve as fellows until summer 2019. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh appoints new Syracuse parks commissioner
Julie LaFave will replace Lazarus Sims as the city’s parks commissioner, several months after Sims was suspended from the post. Read More »
LGBT Resource Center hires assistant director, program coordinator
Jorge Castillo and Jo Wang will begin their positions as assistant director and program coordinator, respectively, next month. Read More »
Quinn XCII, Eminem close out Governors Ball 2018
Aminé, N.E.R.D. and Khalid also performed Sunday, on the final day of the eighth annual music festival. Read More »
Non-musical entertainment at Governors Ball focuses on grassroots activism
The festival provided patrons with dozens of opportunities to play games, let out some steam, get educated and give back over the course of the weekend at Randall’s Island Park. Read More »
Here's a roundup of the food and drinks available at Governors Ball 2018
Various cuisines from in and around New York were showcased at the eighth annual music festival at Randall’s Island Park. Read More »