Report shows 18% decline in underrepresented student enrollment from 2013-18
The report compares enrollment rates of underrepresented minority undergraduate students across 10 institutions, including SU. Read more »
Writer archives: Mira Berenbaum
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Onondaga County
Here is everything you need to know about making an appointment and getting the vaccine as it becomes available to all New York state residents Tuesday. Read more »
SU’s COVID-19 hiring freeze left vacant positions, gaps in faculty
SU instituted the hiring freeze for the 2019-20 academic year to reduce the financial impact of the pandemic, and it was in place during the spring 2020 hiring period. Read more »
McMahon addresses vaccine rollout, economic recovery in annual address
McMahon held his address at Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center and thanked the essential workers who helped with the county’s COVID-19 response. Read more »
Panelists discuss success as female executives at Whitman event
The panel featured Talbots CEO Lizanne Kindler, Oriana Fuentes, a 2012 SU graduate and the founder and chief operating officer of startup company Emptor, and Ashley Keyes, a 2014 SU graduate and a lab manager at Columbia University. Read more »
SU planning in-person graduation for Class of 2021, Class of 2020
Public health conditions will dictate whether the university will need to hold more than one ceremony or whether guests will be allowed. Read more »
SU survey finds widespread dissatisfaction with campus climate
The Board of Trustees Special Committee on University Climate, Diversity and Inclusion engaged Damon Williams and the Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation to implement a campus climate survey last fall. Read more »
New York will open vaccine eligibility to residents over 16 next week
The state will allow all residents 30 years old and older to become eligible on Tuesday and residents 16 years old and over to become eligible on April 6. Read more »
SU awaits state approval to launch COVID-19 vaccination site
The campus has already purchased and installed freezers to store the vaccine. The university only needs state approval. Read more »
Students approve new SA constitution despite low voter turnout
Less than three hours before the election ended, SA reported a 9.7% turnout — 43 votes shy of meeting the 10% threshold. Read more »
Students adjust to increased COVID-19 protocols amid spike in dorms
SU closed all indoor dining spaces, including Schine Student Center and campus dining halls, on Wednesday after detecting clusters of COVID-19 cases in residence halls. Read more »
Sen. Schumer calls on Biden to reduce student debt with executive order
Schumer’s proposal would urge President Joe Biden and Miguel Cardona, the secretary of education, to forgive federal or federally-backed loans with executive power. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF commemorates community members who’ve died over past 2 years
This is the fifth annual Service of Commemoration, though last year’s ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic. Read more »
Identification service will help prevent fraudulent unemployment claims
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state’s partnership with ID.me on Feb. 25 after the state’s Department of Labor identified over 500,000 fraudulent unemployment claims that have occurred since the start of the pandemic. Read more »
Cory Booker to speak at virtual Newhouse-hosted Toner Prize ceremony
The prerecorded ceremony will honor the recipients of the Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting, which the Newhouse School sponsors to honor the work of Robin Toner, an SU graduate and the first female national correspondent for The New York Times. Read more »
New York politicians support investigation into Cuomo harassment allegations
Two former aides have come forward saying Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed them while they were working for his administration. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh announces reelection campaign
Walsh will need to collect at least 750 signatures, starting April 13, to appear on the ballot. Read more »
Five Guys joins Hungry Chuck's, other businesses in The Marshall
The fast-food burger chain and Hungry Chuck’s plan to open at the student apartment complex just outside Syracuse University. Read more »
SU will offer creative writing major next fall
While SU approved the creative writing minor over the summer, the major had to be approved by the New York State Department of Education, which took a bit longer. Read more »
Loretta Lynch report lays out structure, powers of DPS review board
In a 97-page report released Monday, Lynch and her team outlined the structure and powers of the CRB. The board will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on standard operating procedures of the department. Read more »
New guidelines say SU will go on 'pause' after 880 COVID-19 cases in 14 days
Colleges and universities are required to move all classes online and limit on-campus activities if the campus’ positivity rate exceeds 5%. Read more »
DPS investigates racist Zoombombing incident
An unknown person allegedly hacked into the meeting, typed a racist statement into the chat function repeatedly and played offensive music aloud, a participant in the meeting reported to DPS. Read more »
Democrats nominate Common Councilor Michael Greene for mayor
Greene will face Republican candidate Janet Burman and incumbent Mayor Ben Walsh, who is seeking reelection as an independent candidate. Read more »
Explainer: How rising COVID-19 cases could impact campus operations
As of Sunday, SU reported 79 active cases among students, faculty and staff in central New York. Read more »
