Lois Agnew appointed as SU interim provost, vice chancellor
SU has appointed Lois Agnew to the interim provost position, an announcement which came days after Gretchen Ritter said she would step down. Read more »
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Gretchen Ritter to step down as SU provost
Gretchen Ritter will step down as Syracuse University’s provost, vice chancellor and chief academic officer, according to an SU News release. Read more »
Human Dynamics Task Force created to reimagine departments after Falk restructure
Provost Gretchen Ritter has appointed members to the Human Dynamics Task Force. The task force is charged with the "reimagination" of SU's Human Dynamics departments, following the restructuring of the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics into the Falk College of Sport. Read more »
SU appoints Terence J. Lau as new College of Law dean
Syracuse University’s College of Law has named Terence J. Lau as dean, according to a Wednesday news release. He will begin in August. Read more »
SU releases 'Syracuse Statement' on academic freedom, free speech
The Syracuse Statement working group released its final document outlining goals for "free expression and free inquiry" at SU Wednesday. Read more »
SU increases tuition, financial aid funding for 2024-25 academic year
Syracuse University increased tuition by 3.9% for full-time students for the 2024-25 academic year, according to its new budget. Read more »
SU to establish on-campus Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing with Onondaga County
Syracuse University will create a $20 million Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing within its Center for Science and Technology. Read more »
Gaza Solidarity Encampment leaves Quad following meeting with SU admin
The Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Syracuse University has left the Shaw Quadrangle after its first meeting with administrators. Read more »
SU admin responds to Gaza Solidarity Encampment demands
Members of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Syracuse University were sent a statement Tuesday morning responding to their "key concerns." Read more »
GSE at SU addresses DPS interactions, discussions with university in live statement
Members of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at SU read prepared statements on the afternoon of May 10 outside of Hendricks Chapel to discuss encampment members' interactions with DPS and the GSE's communications with the university. Read more »
Man with prior manslaughter conviction arrested at GSE after SU prohibits non-affiliates from encampment
SU confirmed that Eural Warren, who was convicted with manslaughter in 1996, was arrested earlier today after non-affiliates were prohibited from the encampment. Read more »
Student Bar Association leaders express budget concerns, allege unauthorized expenses
The Student Bar Association of Syracuse University's College of Law noticed an increase in spending during the 2023-2024 academic year. Read more »
GSE members refuse to relocate after SU admin requests relocation
SU's Student Experience Division handed members of the encampment a form asking them to relocate due to graduation events starting Thursday. Read more »
5WPR Chairman Ronn Torossian confirmed as parent arrested on quad Sunday
Ronn Torossian, chairman of PR firm 5WPR, confirmed to The D.O. he was the parent arrested at Shaw Quad Sunday. He wrote his detainment came after demanding Chancellor Kent Syverud and DPS Chief Craig Stone meet with the Jewish community. Read more »
DPS arrests parent after 'verbal altercation' with students in encampment
SU administrators confirmed DPS arrested a parent who verbally berated students at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and refused to deescalate. Read more »
Non-university affiliated individual reportedly gestured Nazi salute toward students
SU confirmed in an email that there have been reports of a "non-affiliate" protester gesturing a Nazi salute toward a group of students. Read more »
SU announces 'record number' of 2024 Fulbright recipients
Syracuse University announced a “record number” of 14 students and alumni selected as 2024 Fulbright scholars Friday. Read more »
Local, state politicians respond to Gaza Solidarity Encampment at SU
Local politicians who represent Syracuse shared their perspectives on Syracuse University's Gaza Solidarity Encampment to The Daily Orange. Read more »
AAS faculty ‘stunned’ at new interim chair appointment, had ‘no previous knowledge’
AAS faculty said at a virtual meeting Thursday night that they had “no previous knowledge” of Rolling’s appointment. Faculty were “stunned” about the announcement, as administration had “never met with (them) to discuss this.” Read more »
A look into the last 3 days at SU's Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Following similar demonstrations at colleges across the country, Syracuse community members have established a Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Read more »
SU’s GSO Senate passes resolution in support of student protestors' freedom of speech
The resolution, titled “A Resolution in Solidarity with Syracuse University Protesters, Support for Free Speech and Condemnation of Antisemitism,” was passed 27-8 with two abstentions. GSO senators debated the legislation for approximately 30 minutes before it was eventually passed. Read more »
Students walk across campus in solidarity with Israel
About 100 protestors met outside Ernie Davis Hall Wednesday for a walk to show solidarity with Israel amid the SU Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Read more »
Explaining SU encampment’s 6 demands for Syracuse University
As the encampment enters its third day, The Daily Orange has broken down the six demands from Syracuse University Gaza Solidarity protestors. Read more »
James Haywood Rolling Jr. named interim AAS chair
James Haywood Rolling Jr, professor of arts education in SU's School of Education, was named interim chair of the African American Studies department Wednesday. His appointment, which starts on May 8, will last for two years. Read more »
