The Ph.D. program is offering greater clinical services to better communicate with local refugee families, focusing on the effects displacement can have on mental health. Read more »
SU's Graduate Student Organization is working to increase annual stipends for graduates working at the university. Read more »
The 2019-2021 Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, released Jan. 16, used feedback from more than 3,000 county residents to outline the community’s overall health. Read more »
Changes to eligibility standards for SNAP benefits could exacerbate food insecurity in Syracuse. Read more »
The Black Lounge marks the commencement of Black History Month activities at Syracuse University featuring R&B singer Leah Jenea. Read more »
CALS provided funding to conduct research on a waste convergence system, ways to improve the sustainability of SU’s design program, a course on Smart Stormwater Management and beehives on South Campus. Read more »
There are two confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. and several suspected cases in New York state awaiting laboratory confirmation. Read more »
One year and 95 cases later, the Court for Addiction, Recovery and Education continues to connect nonviolent criminals to treatment for opioid addictions. Read more »
“The Wolves” at Syracuse Stage will be held in the Storch Theatre from Jan. 22 to Feb. 16. Following a girls’ soccer team, the play uncovers the issues teenage girls deal with today. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh spoke about ongoing infrastructure improvements and new diversity initiatives in his growth-oriented State of the City address. Read more »
Second District Councilor Patrick Hogan, Third District Councilor Chol Majok and Councilor at-large Rita Paniagua were elected in November. Read more »
The court opened in June, giving veterans who have committed some types of crimes the option of spending a minimum of one year in treatment. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud gave a brief speech at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting prior a public forum regarding the recent racist and bias-related incidents at or near SU. Read more »
Performance Park is an expansion of the NWSI’s indoor theater complex, SALTspace. The outdoor venue will facilitate additional community programming. Read more »
Knapp defeated Democratic challenger Jennifer Blusk by around 1,220 votes. Read more »
Majok’s election to the 3rd District Common Council seat makes him the first former refugee to hold an elected office in the city and county. Read more »
The Republican incumbent won by more than 9,000 votes. Read more »
Members of the committee will work to ensure cooperation throughout the Surge’s implementation, Councilor At-Large Steven Thompson said after Monday’s voting session. Read more »
Songwriter and music producer Hughie Stone Fish made a music video earlier this year called “Welcome to Syracuse!” The video featured SU’s Black Reign Step Team, the Boys & Girls Club and more. Read more »
Four spots are contested in the Common Council and two candidates are looking to unseat District Attorney William Fitzpatrick. Read more »
The Office of Children and Family Services ordered New Hope to reform its adoption program in fall 2018 or face a mandated phase-out of the program. This prompted a December 2018 lawsuit from New Hope claiming the office was violating the center’s religious freedom. Read more »
One component of New Hope Family Services’ education program was a skit that aimed to demonstrate the value of virginity through a comparison to chewing gum. Read more »
Marshall said Onondaga County is underserved by what Care Net of CNY does. There’s a huge need in this area, he said. Read more »
Every official event at Syracuse University begins with an acknowledgment that the campus stands on indigenous lands that belonged to the Onondaga Nation of the… Read more »
