SA begins work to make graduation caps more inclusive of various hair textures
SA leaders announced Monday the association is in the “early stages” of introducing inclusive graduation caps for all hair textures. Read more »
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SA plans to change name to ‘Student Government Association'
After a revision to its constitution introduced in 2021, SA plans to change its name to the Student Government Association. Read more »
Unopposed Student Association candidates answer questions in executive debate
SA held its annual Executive Debate Wednesday, which featured its uncontested candidates for president, vice-president and comptroller. Read more »
Student Association approves funding for first 'Multicultural Olympics'
The Multicultural Olympics, co-hosted by SA and Las Naranjas, will feature contributions from several cultural organizations across campus. Read more »
Students, faculty share feedback on university academic freedom statement
Members of the “Syracuse Statement” working group held open forums Tuesday to collect input on SU's developing academic freedom statement. Read more »
SA to hold town hall to gather university academic freedom statement feedback
SA will host a "Freedom of Speech Town Hall" on March 26 to collect input for SU's impending statement on academic freedom and free speech. Read more »
SA to work with Barnes Center to increase contraceptive accessibility
Vice President Yasmin Nayrouz said the Barnes Center has been “resistant” to the idea of introducing contraceptive vending machines. Read more »
SA to collaborate with Community Standards to improve Student Conduct Code process
SA Student Advocate Lucio Maffei will continue to meet with SU's Community Standards office to promote procedural advisor trainings. Read more »
Student Association leaders confirm SU will not restore unlimited Google Drive storage
SA confirmed during its Monday meeting that the university does not plan to restore unlimited Google Workspace storage. Read more »
SA announces first annual Green Innovation Competition
The competition, organized by the SU-ESF Sustainability Forum, will award students' proposals to improve sustainability on campus. Read more »
SA confirms 'student safety concerns' bill responds to ongoing work with administrators
The Syracuse University Student Association is looking to pass a bill that will improve safety concerns on campus. Read more »
SA to vote on student safety bill, discuss concerns over Google Drive storage limits
SA introduced a bill during Monday's meeting intending to improve students' “feelings of safety." It will vote on the legislation next week. Read more »
SA’s spring events to focus on establishing community, belonging on campus
Along with its general elections, SU's Student Association has several student advocacy and engagement events planned for the spring. Read more »
Student Association to collect student feedback for academic freedom statement
William Treloar announced on Monday that the SA will collect student input regarding the “Syracuse Statement." Read more »
SA looks ahead at the future of Google Drive limitations
SU's Student Association will meet with administration in the coming weeks to discuss the recent decrease in Google Workspace storage. Read more »
SA to appeal Google Drive student storage limitations
During its Monday meeting, SU's Student Association voted in favor of appealing the university's decision to decrease storage. SA also appointed Abigail Wright as its new communications director. Read more »
SA to work on increasing voter turnout, student engagement for next elections
Several SA leaders emphasized the need to increase student engagement with their organization during last Monday’s meeting. Read more »
SA fills seats in board of elections, USen at first meeting of spring semester
Student Association voted to add four new members to its Board of Elections Commission and filled two undergraduate seats in USen. Read more »
Sustainability Oversight Council to take a ‘holistic look’ at updated sustainability goal progress
SA will continue to work with SU administration to implement its collective Climate Action Plan — which it released in April of last year. Read more »
SA to continue last semester’s first-time advocacy initiatives, fill vacant seats
SA will bring back several inaugural fall semester initiatives and continue collecting student feedback. It will also hold spring elections. Read more »
SA elects new speaker of the assembly, speaker pro tempore in final meeting of semester
SU's Student Association leaders also reflected on successful programs and initiatives held during the fall 2023 semester. Read more »
SA passes bill calling for peace amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war
Syracuse University's Student Association announced its stance on the Israel-Hamas war through a bill, calling for a ceasefire and peace. Read more »
SA concludes first distribution of sexual violence prevention kits
SA distributed around 250 kits to students. Due to high demand, SA is now planning to distribute more kits in the spring semester. Read more »
SA votes to approve internal bylaws, presents bill to address Israel-Hamas conflict
Changes to the bylaws outline standards for SA when electing or vetting future candidates. SA also presented new bills to be voted on. Read more »
