Meet a driving force behind Syracuse University’s efforts to fund STEM research
Zhanjiang “John” Liu was hired as the university’s vice president for research last year. Read more »
University Politics
Budget report notes Slutzker Center funding concerns, expected tuition increases
The report was released Wednesday afternoon by the University Senate’s Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs. Read more »
Here are 3 key takeaways from the University Senate’s budget report
The University Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs presented a report on SU’s research funding, veterans and military affairs and the Department of Public Safety during Wednesday’s meeting. Read more »
Board works to free up more academic space for Syracuse University schools and colleges
The Campus Facilities Advisory Board is tasked with evaluating the major 20-year Campus Framework plan. Read more »
Syracuse University opened 2 internal Title IX investigations after complaints were made against faculty members
Details about the investigation and the allegations were not immediately available. On Thursday, the university announced the appointment of a permanent Title IX officer. Read more »
Syracuse University announces appointment of permanent Title IX officer
Sheila Johnson-Willis, the appointee, had served as interim chief equal opportunity and Title IX officer since 2015. Read more »
Syracuse University opens Ombuds Office for confidential conflict resolution
An ombudsperson confidentially and impartially hears complaints from students, faculty and staff regarding policies and incidents. Read more »
Some SU athletes said they were forced into majors ‘they did not want,’ following national trend
The university’s Faculty Oversight Committee released a report detailing those concerns last semester. Read more »
Syracuse University appoints interim ADA coordinator amid transparency concerns
Aaron Hodukavich left his position at the university Friday to take a new job, SU confirmed Wednesday night. Read more »
Syracuse University’s lobbying expenditures drop significantly
The university spent a total of $300,000 on lobbying the federal government in 2013. In 2017, it spent less than $50,000. Read more »
Meet the key members of SU’s Office of Government and Community Relations
Tim Drumm is the university’s registered lobbyist. Eric Persons, who worked as the university’s lobbyist for several years, left his position at SU last year. Read more »
Syracuse University women faculty generally earn less than men faculty, report shows
Across most ranks of the Syracuse University faculty, women generally make less than men. Their average salaries range from about 77 percent to 94 percent of what men earn. Read more »
4 takeaways from 1st University Senate meeting of the spring semester
Chancellor Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly addressed future campus events, fundraising, SU policy review and university reaccreditation at Wednesday’s meeting. Read more »
Chancellor asks University Senate for recommendations on sexual relationship policy
Chancellor Kent Syverud has asked the University Senate to recommend changes to sexual harassment and assault policy by the end of the spring semester. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud details academic planning, Invest Syracuse progress during speech
Syverud delivered remarks in the Milton Atrium of Syracuse University’s Life Sciences Complex on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
4 takeaways from Kent Syverud’s address to the campus community
Syverud announced a disability service evaluation, the university’s stance on changing federal immigration policy and the Carrier Dome roof replacement project. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud to detail major Syracuse University initiatives in speech Tuesday
Syverud gave a similar address last year. At the time, he detailed the development of a funding strategy for the Academic Strategic Plan, among other things. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud to deliver speech on Tuesday
Syverud will provide updates on several major university initiatives, according to a campus-wide email. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud thanks groups for opposing Republican tax plan provisions
The final Republican tax plan does not include provisions that would have caused the cost of university attendance to skyrocket for some. Read more »
Officials detail why certain ‘benchmark’ colleges were cited in a Syracuse University community investments analysis
The analysis, compiled by a Seattle-based boutique consulting firm, indicates that Syracuse University plans to realign and reassess some aspects of its community investments strategy. Read more »
Vice chancellor says Rep. Claudia Tenney was ‘false’ when recently asserting SU supports GOP tax reform legislation
Mike Haynie, the university’s vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, in a statement to The Daily Orange on Thursday said Tenney was “categorically false.” Read more »
Vice chancellor: Syracuse University could help improve support, regional retention of student entrepreneurs
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation at Syracuse University, said on Wednesday he thinks the university can improve its support of start-up and spin-off companies. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud expresses concern about tax bill in letter to Rep. John Katko
Syverud said the tax plan, which Katko voted for, would harm current and future Syracuse University students. Read more »
Report to detail gender pay inequities across Syracuse University faculty positions
SU Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly said Wednesday that a forthcoming report highlights issues of gender pay inequity across faculty positions at SU schools and colleges. Read more »
