Tag: Four years of news
Syracuse University faculty members express concerns surrounding Fast Forward initiative
In his inauguration address on April 11, 2014, Syverud declared that he wanted Syracuse University to become an institution that embraces change. Since then, Fast Forward has become the central vehicle for that change. But some SU faculty members have expressed concern over Fast Forward initiatives. Read More »
Double Talk: Syracuse University institute continues to use discredited technique with dangerous effects
Syracuse University's Institute on Communication and Inclusion continues to promote and research facilitated communication, despite it having been widely discredited for more than 25 years. Read More »
When taking a mental health leave of absence is a matter of survival
Delaney Arias, a sophomore newspaper and online journalism major at Syracuse University, shares her personal story of taking a mental health leave of absence from school. Read More »
SU Abroad students detail experiences during Paris terrorist attacks
Syracuse University students who were visiting Paris the day of the terrorist attacks recall their experiences navigating the city in the midst of attacks that killed 132 people. Read More »
Increase in administrators at SU comes with a cost
The number of SU’s non-academic administrators continues to skyrocket in size and salary, a trend that is mirrored nationwide at other colleges and universities. Read More »
Nearly 3 years after adding full-time psychiatric services, Syracuse University is still assessing best way to meet student needs
While students have advocated for more psychiatric services, nearly three years after adding full-time psychiatric services for the first time, administrators said they’re not sure adding more staff is needed. Read More »
Counseling Center works to cut down wait times, provide better services despite rapid increase in demand
The SU Counseling Center has already had about 750 more appointments this school year than all of last year, and students have criticized the center for its long wait times, triage system and focus on short-term counseling. Read More »
Colleges across the country see huge increase in demand for mental health services
Millions of college students arrive on campus each year with a mental illness or mental health concerns. In the 2014 National Survey of College Counseling Centers, 94 percent of directors reported an increase in students with severe psychological problems on their campuses. Read More »
Syrian refugee comes to US to take part in Syracuse University fellowship
Karam Jamal Al Hamad is wanted by the Syrian government for being outspoken against the Bashar al-Assad regime and is currently participating in the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read More »
Physical Plant uses extensive operation, dedicated employees to remove snow around SU campus
The Physical Plant at Syracuse University uses an extensive operation to remove the large amounts of snow that fall on the SU campus each winter. Read More »
Tennis coach's resignation followed inquiry into players' concerns
Luke Jensen resigned from his post as head coach of the Syracuse women's tennis team three matches into last season, which was his eighth season leading the Orange. Read More »
Where she belongs
King-Eckersley’s journey to letting go of the pain of giving away her only child for adoption when she was 19 years old was not a simple or short one. Read More »
As protests increase, SU community reflects on tradition of student activism
From events that pierce the national psyche to university-specific issues, SU boasts a rich history of student protests. Read More »
