Supreme Court to hear second case against Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a second case against President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. Read more »
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Suspect charged, in custody for alleged role in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
A suspect was charged Sunday in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people including 35 SU Abroad students. Read more »
Biden’s student loan relief plan is going to SCOTUS. What you need to know
President Joe Biden announced the student loan forgiveness plan on Aug. 22 of this year. Now the Supreme Court will be hearing the case in Feb. 2023 to discuss the legality of the program. Read more »
House passes preliminary agreement to prevent potential railroad strike
As the preliminary agreement waits to be passed in the Senate, Syracuse University professors see an impact on Amtrak travel if the unions strike. Read more »
Brandon Williams wins NY-22 congressional election
Six days after Election night, Brandon Williams defeated Francis Conole for New York's 22nd Congressional District. Read more »
After 2 days, the NY-22 election is still too close to call
Polls in September and October bounced between Conole and Williams, and now after two days, the race is still too close to call. Read more »
Data shows NY-22 race will be a close one, even with noticeable spending gap
Political science professors at Syracuse said the nationalization of the midterm races has led to significant funding contributions from national PACs to local elections. Read more »
'What's at Stake': Maxwell hosts panel focused on U.S. climate legislation, goals
A panel of Maxwell faculty evaluated the effects of a recent environmental policy in the United States at a Center for Policy Research event on Tuesday. Read more »
SU to continue pursuing diversity if SCOTUS bans affirmative action in admissions
SU plans to pursue diversity and equitable admissions through recruitment in the case the Supreme Court bans affirmative action in college admissions. Read more »
Explaining affirmative action as the Supreme Court hears opening arguments
SU is an affirmative action institution and former chancellor Nancy Cantor was instrumental in a previous Supreme Court case about affirmative action when she worked as provost of the University of Michigan. Read more »
Here’s how to apply for student loan forgiveness under the Biden Administration’s relief plan
Federal student loan recipients can apply for up to $20,000 in debt relief using an online form launched by the Department of Education on Monday. Read more »
Indigenous Peoples' Day event features Native speakers, dance, vendors
The celebration was in partnership with Central New York Women of Italian and Syracuse Heritage (WISH-CNY) and the Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON), and included sponsors such as Black Artist Collective, SU Native Student Program and the Syracuse Peace Council. Read more »
SU, Onondaga Nation to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with art, speakers
Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes the resilience and diversity of Indigenous people in the United States. Read more »
Micron facility will bring long-term economic opportunity to CNY, SU professors say
Micron Technology announced its decision to invest up to $100 billion in a semiconductor chip manufacturing campus in Clay, N.Y., just north of Syracuse. Read more »
Maxwell expert panel discuss implications, aftermath of Roe v. Wade overturn
Five faculty experts in Maxwell who specialize in fields related to the overturn of Roe v. Wade and its impact discussed the decision at a panel on Wednesday evening. Read more »
Rep. Liz Cheney to speak at Syracuse University on Oct. 3
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) will speak at Syracuse University Oct. 3 in the National Veterans Resource Center, hosted by The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Civic Engagement. Read more »
SU splits Title IX office into 2 teams, distinguishes between students, employees
The Title IX office at SU will now function as two teams, with one handling complaints against students and one handling complaints against faculty. Read more »
Conole emphasizes reproductive rights, climate change following Democratic primary victory
Francis Conole delivered a victory speech at the Saltine Warrior Sports Pub after winning the Democratic primary for New York's 22nd Congressional District. Read more »
'No power or autonomy': SU, SUNY-ESF students on overturning of Roe v. Wade
New York state codified Roe v. Wade in 2019 as a part of the Reproductive Health Act. Only three other states and the District of Columbia have codified the decision to protect reproductive rights, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Read more »
Local, state officials outraged following overturning of Roe v. Wade
In a press conference held at Planned Parenthood’s Syracuse Health Center Friday afternoon, central New York legislators and local leaders spoke on the controversial ruling’s impact on future generations of Americans. Read more »
Republican gubernatorial candidates discuss crime, abortion in sole debate
Candidates running for governor in the New York state Republican primaries discussed gun violence, abortion care and vaccine mandates in a debate Monday. Read more »
Disability isn’t a fixed identity, it’s a limitation society creates
Until you spend time at SU, the campus feels like a fully accessible place with reasonable facilities. Read more »
Biden extends pause on federal student loan payments to Jan. 31
Biden's extension of the pause applies to federally held loans, which cover about 85% of all federal student loans. Read more »
International students hopeful after U.S. eases travel restrictions
Since last year, travelers who have been to China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe’s Schengen area in the past 14 days have been prohibited from entering the U.S. Read more »
