Special Olympian Kayla McKeon touches lives through advocacy
Syracuse native Kayla McKeon has competed in bocce ball in the Special Olympics and became the first congressional lobbyist with Down syndrome in 2015. Read more »
Writer archives: Anthony Alandt
Christianna Carr announces transfer to Arkansas
After playing one year at Syracuse, Christianna Carr will spend her final year of NCAA eligibility at Arkansas. Read more »
SUNY Upstate, SU partner for joint M.D./MBA degree program
Ripa recommended the new five-year M.D./MBA program created in conjunction by Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more »
Syracuse opens applications for Commercial Corridor Improvement Fund
Created by the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development and approved by the Syracuse Common Council, the funds will aid in the redevelopment and improvement of underutilized commercial and mixed-use properties. Read more »
Syracuse adds transfers Olivia Owens, Kyra Wood
Olivia Owens and Kyra Wood transferred to Syracuse from Kentucky and Temple, respectively. Four players have now transferred to SU via the transfer portal. Read more »
Khyreed Carter joins Felisha Legette-Jack as SU women’s basketball assistant coach
Khyreed Carter joins Felisha Legette-Jack's staff at Syracuse after working under Legette-Jack at Buffalo for five seasons. Read more »
'Zombie' driver Bari Musawwir lives out childhood dream as Monster Jam driver
Bari Musawwir first wanted to join Monster Jam when he saw an event in Michigan. He now will be driving the "Zombie" truck at the Carrier Dome. Read more »
Priscilla Williams announces transfer to USF after redshirting last season
After becoming the fourth player to enter the transfer portal following the 2021-22 season, Priscilla Williams announced she will play for South Florida. Read more »
David Bruen, Adia Santos elected as next SA president, vice president
Incumbent David Bruen and first-time vice-presidential candidate Adia Santos have been elected as the next president and vice president of SA. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh announces ARPA dashboard to track proposed investments
After the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law in March 2021, Walsh unveiled a strategy plan for the city’s allocation of funds. The new dashboard provides information on the progress of that plan. Read more »
Syracuse expands Veo scooter and bikes fleet, improves parking in city
Syracuse and Veo, a vehicle-sharing company, announced that the city’s fleet of scooters and bikes will be returning and expanding following the winter season. Read more »
Maxwell, Whitman Schools earn top rankings in 2023 U.S. News rankings
The Maxwell School shares the top spot in the rankings with Indiana University’s Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Read more »
Alandt: Felisha Legette-Jack's return to SU is a step in the right direction
Felisha Legette-Jack, one of the best players in Syracuse history, is replacing Vonn Read as the seventh head coach in program history. Read more »
Felisha Legette-Jack announced as new Syracuse women’s basketball head coach
Felisha Legette-Jack graduated from SU as the school's all-time leader in points and rebounds and has been the head coach at Indiana, Buffalo and Hofstra. Read more »
Proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test no longer required in Carrier Dome
Fans going into the Carrier Dome for events starting Saturday won't have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Read more »
Chrislyn Carr, Christianna Carr enter transfer portal
After transferring to Syracuse last January, Chrislyn Carr and Christianna Carr entered the transfer portal. Read more »
Mary Grace Almandrez named vice president for diversity and inclusion
Syracuse University announced Tuesday that it has named Mary Grace A. Almandrez as the new vice president for diversity and inclusion. Read more »
City of Syracuse receives Smart Cities award for sustainable infrastructure
The award category recognizes progress in smart water, lighting, waste collection, environmental monitoring and resiliency. Walsh’s program, Syracuse Smart Street Lighting, won the honor, beating out the cities of San Jose and Riverside, California. Read more »
Syracuse freshman Julianna Walker enters transfer portal
Julianna Walker officially entered the transfer portal on Sunday. She averaged 1.6 points per game and totaled 90 minutes in her freshman season. Read more »
State Sen. Rachel May apologizes for 'unacceptable' banner referencing 9/11
The sign depicted a plane labeled “CLIMATE CHANGE” above a New York City skyline prominently featuring the twin towers. The plane was facing the two buildings. Read more »
SU appoints Craig Stone as 1st Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management
Stone most recently served as the deputy director of the Department of Public Safety for the city of Columbus, Ohio. He will be responsible for Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services. Read more »
SU begins nationwide search for next women’s basketball head coach
Syracuse's women's basketball program will conduct a national search for its next head coach, with Vonn Read remaining in charge until a replacement is found. Read more »
Another poor 3-point performance sinks Syracuse in ACC Tournament loss
The Orange shot less than 20% from beyond the arc for the third time this season. Read more »
Observations from Syracuse's loss to Clemson: Aggressive play doesn't last
The Orange's aggressiveness against the Tigers started to fade away as the game rolled on. Read more »
