Students returning from COVID-19 hotspots must pay for quarantine housing
The university is working with local hotels to provide discounted rates to returning students. Read more »
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Students, alumni share experiences of racism at SU through Instagram
The two accounts –– @blackatcuse and @bipoc.syracuse –– were created within one day of each other and feature stories about racism at SU. Read more »
SU to use Sheraton hotel for student quarantine housing
Students will not be allowed to enter other residence halls on campus throughout the fall semester. Read more »
Students may face suspension or expulsion for hosting parties, gatherings
Students who violate health guidelines can be referred to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for a code of conduct violation. Read more »
SU to pool test 17,000 people for coronavirus after they arrive on campus
In total, the university plans to test over 17,000 members of the community through pool testing. Read more »
Students required to receive COVID-19 testing before returning to campus
The university plans to provide additional guidance soon on when students should receive testing and how they can submit results to the university. Read more »
SU international students must register for in-person classes to stay in US
ICE’s guidance, issued Monday, states that international students must be enrolled in in-person college courses to return to or remain in the United States. Read more »
Coach Dino Babers was SU’s highest-paid employee in 2018
Babers’ total compensation of $3,146,177 came with a $950,000 bonus on top of his roughly $2.1 million base salary. Read more »
SU will launch search for new provost in fall 2020
John Liu, interim vice chancellor and provost, will continue to occupy the position during the search process. Read more »
Syracuse University anthropology professor dies
John Burdick, former chair of the SU anthropology department, died Saturday. Read more »
Some staff members, contractors responsible for dorm thefts, SU says
More than 100 SU students reported missing items when they returned to campus to move belongings out of their dorm rooms. Read more »
Marshall Street businesses persist through pandemic, lack of SU students
Onondaga County began its reopening process on May 15 with state approval and moved into phase three on June 12. Read more »
9 injured, 1 in critical condition from shooting in Near Westside neighborhood
The Syracuse Police Department has instructed Westside residents to remain inside although there is no active threat. Read more »
SU to test students for coronavirus in groups when semester starts
SU will use pooled saliva testing, which combines samples from several individuals, to narrow down potential cases of the virus. Read more »
Live updates: Last Chance for Change protesters march against police brutality
Protesters have said they will march in the city for 40 days. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh joins marchers on 6th day of protests
Protesters continue to march in Syracuse to protest police brutality. Read more »
Class of 2020 Commencement will take place after Thanksgiving
SU seniors who graduated in spring 2020 received their degrees in a virtual ceremony on May 10, the same date the university had originally planned to hold an in-person commencement ceremony. Read more »
SU Abroad cancels Hong Kong, Santiago programs for fall 2020
SU Abroad is also delaying the start of at least five fall programs in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Live updates: Syracuse protesters march for 3rd day
Protesters gathered outside the Public Safety Building for a third day as the county rescinded its mandatory curfew. Read more »
SA expresses solidarity with protests against police brutality
The organization commits to preventing racist acts on-campus. Read more »
Students can retrieve belongings from SU dorms May 30 through June 14
Students can choose to return to campus themselves, authorize a friend or family member to return on their behalf, or have university staff pack up at no extra charge. Read more »
SU faculty and staff to return to campus in four phases
The first phase will bring back 30% of SU staff, including essential personnel and faculty conducting research in on-campus laboratories. Read more »
SU students to attend in-person classes, leave campus before Thanksgiving
Syracuse University will start in-person classes on Aug. 24 on an accelerated fall schedule. Read more »
Amazon to open distribution center near Syracuse
The fulfillment center will bring over 1000 new jobs to the central New York region. Read more »
