How tuition-free college programs have spread across the country
Tuition-free college programs have been introduced in Tennessee and Oregon, and more states — including New York — are following suit with their own grant programs. Read more »
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Syracuse University students confirmed safe after London terrorist attacks
Seven people were killed and dozens of others were injured Saturday night after attackers ran down pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed individuals in the Borough Market area. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo reaffirms New York's commitment to the Paris Agreement
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Thursday maintaining New York’s commitment to upholding its climate and clean-energy goals. Read more »
How 'trigger warnings' spark debate in higher education
"Trigger warnings” are often used in academia to alert students of content that could be sensitive or upsetting to them, including topics of sexual assault, PTSD and other material deemed uncomfortable. Read more »
Retired US Marine Corps general adds moderate voice to Trump cabinet as secretary of defense
Defense Secretary James Mattis has disagreed with Trump’s opinions on climate change and torture. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 98-to-1 vote in January. Read more »
'Life over limb': Amid gunfire, bombs and death threats, Syracuse local volunteers to save lives on Mosul front lines
Jonathan Rieth has volunteered on the front lines in the fight against the Islamic State multiple times. It’s dangerous, but he says it’s worth it. Read more »
Experts discuss Trump’s executive order on visa program reform, order's potential economic impacts
Experts agree that the economic implications of the president’s latest executive order will have little impact on the U.S. economy. Read more »
Study finds college students reach peak mental function starting at 11 a.m.
Scientists combined tactics to discover that students felt at their best in a range starting at 11 a.m. and ending around 9 p.m. Read more »
Homeland security secretary materializes Trump’s tough approach on immigration, national security
Kelly, a retired Marine general, was confirmed to the secretary of homeland security position on Jan. 20 with an 88-11 vote. Read more »
Experts disagree over implications of recent U.S. airstrike in Syria
Some experts at Syracuse University have differing stances on how the airstrike, ordered by President Donald Trump following a chemical attack in the war-torn Middle Eastern nation, will impact U.S. relations in the coming weeks, as the six-year conflict in Syria continues to drag on. Read more »
Elaine Chao brings extensive government experience to cabinet role
Chao has previously served in the administrations of other Republican presidents, including as the secretary of labor under President George W. Bush. Read more »
They aren’t the Schuyler sisters, but they are in love with ‘Hamilton’
Best friends Brooke Bekoff and Sara Shmueli, who attend different colleges, are the minds behind a popular Instagram account for “Hamilton” memes: Meme Me Inside. Read more »
Survey: student anxiety continues to rise nationally
Anxiety was the top concern among students who used mental health services at their respective colleges during the 2015-16 academic year, according to a survey conducted by the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors. Read more »
UNDER WATCH: With 1,100 security cameras, Syracuse University is one of the most watched campuses in the country
Syracuse University's 1,100 security cameras fit a national trend of increasing surveillance on college campuses. Read more »
New job-recruiting database raises privacy questions
Handshake, a new job-recruiting database is questioned for releasing students’ GPAs to future employers without their knowledge. SU is potentially switching from OrangeLink to Handshake in upcoming years. Read more »
Why some colleges and universities are calling to 'Ban the Box' on college applications
One of the questions on the Common Application, which SU uses for its admissions process, is about criminal history. Other colleges and universities have been calling to remove the question, citing unnecessary barriers for otherwise qualified students. Read more »
How Tom Price plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act and scale back other Health and Human Services resources
Tom Price, the 23rd secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, was previously a House representative for Georgia. He has plans to repeal former President Obama’s sweeping Affordable Care Act and reduce spending in other resources like Medicare and Medicaid. Read more »
UNC senior shows school pride, raises awareness for eating disorders using glitter
UNC Senior Alexandra Koszeghy uses glitter to cheer on her school’s football team and raise awareness for eating disorders. Read more »
Looking for Answers: A Syracuse University alumnus mysteriously disappeared. Then he was found dead. His friend, a documentary filmmaker, wants to know why.
When Dylan Reibling found out his friend died with an assumed identity, he began a quest to find out his true identity. Read more »
President Donald Trump’s proposed travel ban has 'chilling' effect on current and prospective international students
International interest in studying in the U.S. has fallen in 40 percent of American colleges. Read more »
Experts discuss possible impacts of an encryption ban on privacy rights
Experts discuss the possibility of using communication technology, such as WhatsApp, to combat terrorism, following the recent Westminster terrorist attack. Read more »
David Shulkin, Trump’s least controversial cabinet pick, must now work to reform the struggling Department of Veterans Affairs
David Shulkin, the new secretary of veterans affairs, has his work cut out for him, with the aging Department of Veterans Affairs still recovering from its infamous wait times scandal. Read more »
SUNY-ESF researchers brace for possible EPA funding cuts
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry professors expressed concern in interviews that President Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 budget would negatively affect their scientific research. Read more »
This student spiced up his dating game with a dating resume
Joe Adams, a student at Michigan State University, created a dating resume that quickly went viral. Read more »
