Syracuse U. to Close Three Halls, Open New Dorms
Brewster, Boland and Brockway residence halls will close at the end of the 2026-27 academic year as three new residence halls open in fall 2027.
Syracuse Education News
Across Syracuse, coverage here takes in learning institutions, funding debates, policy changes and teaching standards. It follows the systems that shape how students learn, from classroom innovations to administrative decisions.
Higher Education
Syracuse University Senate Voted on Free Speech
The senate moved to formally consider an amendment regarding the university's free expression statement.
College Life
Live Poll
Do you trust your local university to effectively prevent hazing in student groups?
Syracuse Frat Chapter Placed Under Investigation
Syracuse University has placed the Pallaton Lux Pi Chapter of Lambda Alpha Upsilon under investigative status, joining four other organizations flagged this year.
College Applications
Live Poll
Do you support requiring ID cards to enter campus buildings for safety reasons?
Syracuse Campus Buildings to Require SU IDs
Syracuse University will require SU ID cards to enter academic buildings starting Nov. 16, with Newhouse imposing evening limits.
Financial Aid
Live Poll
Do you believe university-led textbook affordability programs help reduce overall student expenses?
Syracuse University Plans to Cut Textbook Costs
The student government is launching a four-year initiative to make course materials more affordable through library and tech tools.
Homework
Live Poll
Should your local school district replace traditional snow days with required remote learning days?
Syracuse Schools Implement Remote Snow Day Policy
The district now relies on remote instruction and homework packets to replace traditional snow days.
More in Education
Regular subjects here include academic performance, school budgets, policy shifts and pedagogical developments. Coverage extends across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal cycles of testing and board votes drive the flow of information throughout the year. Student enrollment numbers and shifts in classroom technology are the factors that most often influence the local education landscape.