After election, SGEU reflects on journey to recognition, what comes next in bargaining
Following Tuesday's vote, members of SGEU can move forward on negotiations with SU over concerns like pay and benefits. Read more »
Graduate Students
SU graduate student workers vote in favor of recognizing SGEU as their union
The election results, which was announced Tuesday, means Syracuse Graduate Employees United can begin bargaining negotiations with Syracuse University. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization votes to create advisory council for Executive Board
GSO Senators also discussed the recent resignation of former GSO president Yousr Dhaouadi in the meeting. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse Graduate Employees United protest for recognition
Syracuse Graduate Employees United organized a protest on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in hopes of being recognized by the upper administration, specifically Chancellor Syverud and Vice Chancellor Ritter. The demonstration gathered at Carnegie Library and marched across the campus to Crouse Hinds Hall. Read more »
GSO advocates for more graduate student funding, proposes new executive board position
A survey conducted among 286 respondents across 65 departments revealed that the average monthly salary for graduate students at SU during the semesters is below $2,000. Read more »
Vice president of GSO introduces amendment to increase number of at-Large senators
The resolution would be effective immediately upon a three-fourths vote at the upcoming 2022 election special meeting and would go into effect next semester. Read more »
SGEU advocates for unionization of SU's Graduate Student Organization
Graduate student unions have already organized across the country at institutions such as Columbia University, and SGEU hopes to replicate that at SU. Read more »
17 SU departments earn Research Excellence Doctoral Funding
Syracuse University’s Graduate School announced the 17 academic departments that won Research Excellence Doctoral Funding for the next three academic years. Read more »
GSO forms climate action committee to hold SU accountable
Syracuse University’s Graduate Student Organization established an action committee to hold the university accountable for implementing its climate action plan during its senate meeting Wednesday. Read more »
GSO leaders want more representation across academic programs
Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization Senate filled 16 academic program senate seats that were not filled last year, with three more expected to be filled in the spring. Read more »
SU students offer guidance as graduate school applications increase
With the increase in people pursuing graduate degrees, admissions to these programs are becoming increasingly competitive. Read more »
SUNY-ESF graduate workers continue appeal for better working conditions, higher pay
Graduate student workers presented a petition to ESF administration at a protest in October. Read more »
BIPOC alliance aims to bring together graduate students of color
The committee consists of seven graduate students who are under the mentorship of Graduate School Dean Peter Vanable. Read more »
GSO confirms new space in Lyman Hall for graduate students
The GSO Senate also elected university and at-large senators, discussed funding and invited guest speakers that included Neal Powless, university ombuds, and Christopher Burke, director of student legal services. Read more »
