Department of Education releases report on improvements to FAFSA, student aid
The government provides about $130 billion a year in federal student aid, which includes Pell Grants for low-income families and federal student loans. Read more »
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Meet a Staffer: Logan Reidsma
Get to know Photo Editor Logan Reidsma in this month's "Meet a Staffer" Q&A. Read more »
SU names members of Maxwell, VPA dean search committees
SU has named the members of the dean search committees for the Maxwell School and VPA. Read more »
SU Abroad discourages independent travel in wake of recent terrorist attacks
According to a statement posted on its website, SU Abroad is monitoring recent terrorist attacks and is discouraging independent travel to some parts of the world. Read more »
Syracuse University to participate in White House climate day of action
Syracuse University will participate in the White House American Campuses Act on Climate day of action on Thursday to promote sustainability and address climate change on college campuses. Read more »
SU community members hold candlelight vigil at Hendricks Chapel
Members of the SU community gathered Monday at Hendricks Chapel to honor those affected by recent international terrorist attacks. Read more »
SU NAACP hosts speakers, panels in Blacktivism conference
The Syracuse University chapter of the NAACP hosted Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale and Martese Johnson as speakers at the university's first Blacktivism conference on Saturday. Read more »
SU Abroad students in Paris reported safe following terrorist attacks
SU Abroad students studying in France and Strasbourg were reported safe following terrorist attacks in Paris. Read more »
WWII veteran receives SU degree 23 years after his death
A World War II veteran posthumously received his Syracuse University degree in a ceremony on Friday after an SU official found that the veteran had met all the necessary requirements for his degree. Read more »
5 things to know about Syracuse University's sexual assault resources
Here are five things you should know about what Syracuse University does to support victims of sexual assault and prevent sexual assault on campus. Read more »
Roads near Syracuse University campus to be closed temporarily for Joe Biden's visit
Waverly Avenue between South Crouse and Walnut avenues is scheduled to be closed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to accommodate Biden’s arrival to and departure from Syracuse. Read more »
Former Syracuse University student arrested for Yik Yak threat
A former SU student was arrested and charged for a threat on Yik Yak, according to a notice sent out from the Department of Public Safety Wednesday night. Read more »
Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz seen as winners of 4th Republican presidential debate
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) were seen as the winners of the fourth Republican presidential debate on Tuesday, according to Politico. Read more »
Prisoner of war
SU alumnus Don Waful was a prisoner of war during World War II and then went on to work in insurance. Read more »
Tickets for Joe Biden speech available starting Tuesday
Tickets for Vice President Joe Biden’s speaking event on Thursday will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Schine Student Center. Read more »
Speaker applications to be accepted for TEDxSU starting Monday
Speaker applications for the spring 2016 TEDxSyracuseUniversity conference will be accepted starting Monday. The deadline for the conference’s speaker applications is Jan. 18, 2016 at 5 p.m. Read more »
It's On Us, CollegeHumor launch PSA to promote sexual assault prevention with humor
It’s On Us partnered with CollegeHumor to create a new public service announcement focused on the statistic that one in five women are sexually assaulted during their college careers. Read more »
Joanie Mahoney elected for third term as Onondaga County executive
Syracuse University alumna, Joanie Mahoney, was elected for her third term as Onondaga County executive on Tuesday, defeating her Democratic opponent Toby Shelley. Read more »
Department of Education to increase higher education opportunities for high school students
The United States Department of Education has announced the launch of an experiment to increase the opportunities for high school students from low-income backgrounds to take college courses. Read more »
SU student reports strong arm robbery Thursday morning
An SU student reported a strong arm robbery Thursday morning around 8:30 on the 1000 block of Comstock Ave. Read more »
More than a name: Remembrance Scholar Taylor Henry honors memory of mother’s best friend
Taylor Miriam Henry was named after Miriam Luby Wolfe, who was one of the 35 Syracuse University students killed in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing on Dec. 21, 1988. Now, Taylor is a Remembrance Scholar to honor her. Read more »
Panelists discuss deaths of Mike Brown, Trayvon Martin at (In)Justice For All event
During the (In)Justice For All event, seven panelists discussed topics including police brutality, racial profiling of victims, recent social movements involving young people, law enforcement reactions and how the media has handled these issues. Read more »
Officials discuss breakthroughs in Pan Am Flight 103 bombing investigation
An investigation by filmmaker Ken Dornstein, who directed a film titled "My Brother's Bomber," led to his discovery that a Libyan government official was involved in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. Read more »
Chengye Hou remembered for hard work, kind personality
Chengye Hou, a Syracuse University graduate student who died in a car accident last Thursday, is remembered for his hard working and kind personality by faculty members of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read more »
