Tag: Invest Syracuse
Student experience isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when it comes to LGBTQ students
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses issues outlined in the LGBT Concerns Committee report and how SU can grow from the committee’s suggestions Read More »
Syracuse University’s 24-hour fundraiser exceeded its goal by 190 percent
More than 3,560 donors contributed to Syracuse University’s first 24-hour fundraiser, called Boost the ‘Cuse. Read More »
Boost the ‘Cuse campaign aims to support Syracuse University programs, scholarships
The campaign will feature thousands of dollars in possible prize awards for on-campus units such as schools and colleges. Read More »
Mayoral candidates say Syracuse University can do more to help the city of Syracuse
During Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s tenure, SU expanded programs and the city invested money in projects such as The Warehouse. Read More »
Official: Syracuse University has raised $6.25 million in support of Invest Syracuse
At the third and final Invest Syracuse public forum, officials discussed fundraising efforts for the five-year plan, new hires and “administrative spending” cuts. Read More »
Changing the Fast Forward Initiative may not have been a bad thing — if we knew it happened
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the administration’s not-so-obvious transition from Operational Excellence to the Invest Syracuse fundraising plan. Read More »
Syracuse University’s $100 million academic investment plan could be at odds with Academic Strategic Plan priorities
Based on what is known publicly about Invest Syracuse, it appears the plan could be at odds with the goals of internationalization and of attracting a more diverse student population. Read More »
Faculty know more about student life than administrators, and their voices should matter to Invest Syracuse
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses how faculty hear student concerns administrators don’t, and how that plays into Invest Syracuse planning. Read More »
Invest Syracuse means $30 million in administrative cuts. We should know what they are.
The Daily Orange Editorial Board breaks down how $30 million in administrative cost savings could trickle down to the rest of the university community. Read More »
Invest Syracuse’s vague goals, tuition hikes just don’t add up for future students
Business columnist Adam Friedman criticizes Invest Syracuse for its lack of clarity on a tuition hike for future students. Read More »
Syracuse University wants diversity. It won’t get it with a valedictorian-only scholarship.
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses SU’s proposed scholarship for valedictorians and salutatorians and why it’s the wrong way to recruit promising students. Read More »
Faculty question Syracuse University officials on how Invest Syracuse will benefit researchers, students
Invest Syracuse is a five-year fundraising goal that aims to fund Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Academic Strategic Plan. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud addresses Invest Syracuse, DACA and SU’s endowment at 1st Senate meeting
In his report to the University Senate on Wednesday, Syverud said the university currently has no plans to conduct staff layoffs as part of administrative cuts required for Invest Syracuse. Read More »
Alumni donate $5.25 million to scholarship fundraising effort connected to Invest Syracuse
SU alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua, Class of 1960 and 1962, respectively, donated $5.25 million for undergraduate financial aid. The money is going to the fundraising component of Invest Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse University officials provide few updates during first Invest Syracuse forum
A mix of about 75 students and faculty members attended the event, asking a range of questions about Invest Syracuse fundraising goals. The forum was hosted in Goldstein Auditorium at Schine Student Center. Read More »
Syracuse University officials detail how $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative will be funded
SU administrators want to collect $100 million for academic programs over the next five years through Invest Syracuse by fundraising, cutting administrative spending and establishing a new tuition premium. Read More »
Syracuse University officials to hold public forums on academic initiative that includes $3,300 tuition premium
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly, along with several other administrators, will host panel discussions about the Invest Syracuse initiative in September and October. Read More »
8 storylines every freshman should know about
From controversial lawsuits to some of the highest rankings in the country, here are 8 SU news stories you should read before your freshman year at SU. Read More »
How Syracuse University could look different within the next 4 years
SU, over the next four years, could roll out several costly infrastructure and academic initiatives and projects. Read More »
Syracuse University announces $100 million academic initiative
Invest Syracuse is a five-year, $100 million initiative that aims to strengthen the academic experience at Syracuse University, both for students and faculty. Read More »