Writer: Sara Swann
IDEA entrepreneurship program to be transitioned into larger program
The Raymond von Dran Innovation and Disruptive Entrepreneurship Accelerator (RvD IDEA) program, which shut down in late July, will be transitioned into a larger program. Details about this program will be announced in October. Read More »
SU faculty reflect on 10 years since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' recovery
Valerie Martinez volunteered through her alma mater, Wilkes University, to help recover and rebuild parts of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit. Ten years later, the city is still recovering in many ways. Read More »
Big Sean to headline Juice Jam 2015
University Union announced the full lineup for Juice Jam 2015, which will feature Detroit rapper Big Sean. Read More »
'Enough is Enough' affects SU's sexual assault policy, changes definition of consent
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recently passed sexual assault prevention legislation, “Enough is Enough" will change SU's sexual assault policy and definition of consent. Read More »
Renovations made to SU campus over the summer
Shaw Hall underwent some of the biggest construction, including a new entrance. Plans for future construction and renovations projects were also discussed and set in place. Read More »
Syracuse Welcome to feature schedule changes and larger focus on community
The New Student Convocation has been moved to Thursday in order to make it the event to officially kick-start this year’s Syracuse Welcome. Read More »
City of Syracuse to do away with floating parking lane on Waverly Avenue
The city of Syracuse has decided to get rid of the floating parking lane on Waverly Avenue near Bird Library. Read More »
Syracuse Police officer reportedly shoots suspect who attempted to strike officers with car during arrest
A Syracuse Police officer reportedly shot a man after SPD detectives observed a drug transaction Wednesday afternoon and the suspect turned violent. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud appoints new chief of staff
Candace Campbell Jackson, a vice president at the University of Akron, has been appointed Chancellor Kent Syverud's new chief of staff. Read More »
Syracuse Police Department investigates multiple shootings during Fourth of July weekend
SPD is investigating several shootings in the city on Independence Day weekend. Read More »
3 in hospital following Thornden Park shooting; 16-year-old arrested
Three people are in the hospital after a shooting in Thornden Park on Saturday night. Read More »
SU College of Law Dean Hannah Arterian to step down
College of Law Dean Hannah Arterian is stepping down as dean of the college, SU announced on Monday. William Banks will serve as interim dean. Read More »
IRS form shows growth in Syracuse University's endowment
The Daily Orange obtained a copy of SU's IRS Form 990 for the 2014 fiscal year, which shows growth in the university's endowment. Read More »
Syracuse University alumnus to be awarded Medal of Honor
A Syracuse University alumnus is set to be awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor on June 2 at the White House. Read More »
Man stabbed on Marshall Street early Saturday morning
Syracuse Police are investigating a pair of stabbings, one of which occurred on Marshall Street early Saturday morning. The other is believed to have also happened on Marshall Street. Read More »
Pi Kappa Alpha member charged with assault, accused of beating pledge
A member of Pi Kappa Alpha has been charged with assault after being accused that he beat a pledge. Read More »
SU survey asks for student input on Carrier Dome's future
SU released a survey to about 6,000 students on Monday to get input on the future of the Carrier Dome. Responses should be completed by May 22. Read More »
Mary Karr uses personal experiences to offer graduates advice in commencement speech
Karr delivered the commencement address to a crowd of graduates and their families as well as faculty and administrators in the Carrier Dome Sunday. In her speech, she reflected on her life and offered advice to graduates about what might await them in the next phase of their lives. Read More »
Syracuse University fails to release faculty data for 2nd consecutive year
SU has failed to release data to the local chapter of the American Association of University Professors for the second straight year. Read More »
Seniors express disappointment in, discuss process of selecting 2015 commencement speaker
Seniors and university administrators discuss their opinions on Mary Karr, a professor of English at Syracuse University, being the 2015 commencement speaker and how she was chosen. Read More »
Teresa Dahlberg selected as next dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science
Teresa Dahlberg has been named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Liz Liddy announced Monday. Read More »
Bob Costas, Richard Thompson among 5 to be awarded honorary degrees at 161st Syracuse University commencement
Five members of the Syracuse University community will receive honorary degrees at this year’s commencement ceremony on May 10. Read More »
Syracuse University chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha suspended from holding social events following investigation into alleged hazing incident
Initially, Pi Kappa Alpha, commonly known as PIKE, was under investigation for an alleged hazing incident. However, after the investigation started on April 13, the Department of Public Safety found that the incident actually only involved two of the fraternity members, said Tony Callisto, senior vice president and chief law enforcement officer for SU. Read More »
LaFayette man arrested on charge of burglarizing unlocked Day Hall dorm rooms
A person not affiliated with Syracuse University was recently arrested after being seen taking phones and other items from unlocked Day Hall dorm rooms. Read More »