At SU, 95% of students sexually assaulted don't report their abuse
Experts in sexual assault and Title IX are concerned about the large percentage of SU students who don't report sexual assault. Read more »
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19% of students sexually assaulted while at SU, survey says
A survey released by SU on Thursday shows that about 19% of students say they have been sexually assaulted while at SU. Read more »
Nearly 80 sexual assault, stalking, other incidents reported to SU’s Title IX officer
The incidents were detailed in data published by New York state’s Department of Education on Thursday. Read more »
Syverud calls for SU review of new sexual assault guidelines
Chancellor Kent Syverud has tasked several groups with comprehensively reviewing new federal guidelines for people accused of sexual assault. Read more »
New Title IX guidelines may add protections for students accused of sexual assault
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released updated guidelines on Friday morning for how colleges and universities handle sexual assault allegations and investigations. Read more »
Chancellor says SU will ‘meet or exceed’ withdrawn sexual assault guidelines
In a campus-wide email, Syverud said the Department of Education’s repeal of sexual assault guidelines won't immediately change SU policy. Read more »
Former Syracuse University student expelled for sexual assault sues university
A former Syracuse University student claims in a lawsuit against SU that the university had "impermissible gender bias" against him during the investigation. Read more »
Less than half of NYS colleges, universities are fully compliant with sexual assault laws
A report from the New York State Office of Campus Safety found that less than half of the state’s colleges and universities are compliant with the “Enough is Enough” law on sexual assault. Read more »
Thompson: New York colleges have an essential summer assignment: Tackling sexual assault
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson explains why New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s latest mandate for New York colleges’ sexual assault investigations makes the grade. Read more »
Rise in number of reported rape, drug and alcohol law violations attributed to more awareness
SU's annual security report was published on Friday by the Department of Public Safety. It indicated a rise in the number of rape cases reported on campus. University officials attribute the rise to an increase in awareness of the issues. Read more »
Syracuse University Panhellenic Council hosts sexual assault awareness week
The Red Zone lasts about six weeks, from the beginning of the fall semester until Thanksgiving break, during which college students are more likely to be assaulted. Read more »
Sexual assault culture at Syracuse University, explained
Here is an explanation of the sexual assault culture and resources at Syracuse University. Read more »
Week in News: Sexual assault report, Chancellor Kent Syverud’s goals and more
Take a look at the major happenings The Daily Orange newsroom reported on this week. Read more »
How sexual assault on college campuses is reported differently at Syracuse University versus public institutions
Even after Syracuse University adopted in 2015 sexual assault prevention legislation that required it to make changes to its sexual assault policy, it is still unclear as to how many reports of sexual assault have been made by SU students due to the university's status as a private institution. Read more »
SA presidential and vice presidential candidates debate sexual assault and diversity
Three teams of presidential and vice presidential candidates debated at the Student Association's Monday night debate. Read more »
Campus climate survey deadline extended due to lack of response
The low response rate may have to do with the fact that some students think the climate survey is about weather. Read more »
Syracuse University campus climate survey to gauge community satisfaction
Syracuse University is implementing a campus climate survey to all students, faculty and staff to measure community satisfaction. Read more »
Catch up on the week in city and state politics
Check out the week in New York state and Syracuse politics, including a proposed government merger and a sexual assault training program. Read more »
Cuomo announces training program to prevent sexual assault on college campuses
The new program will train faculty, staff and students at SUNY schools to safely intervene before, during and after incidents of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. Read more »
Vice President Joe Biden’s visit strengthens visibility of sexual assault prevention efforts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that Vice President Joe Biden's visit is a positive step for drawing attention to anti-sexual assault discussion, but participation from the university community will strengthen prevention efforts. Read more »
Congressional candidate Steve Williams discusses campaign
Syracuse lawyer Steve Williams talks about his campaign platform as he runs for the Democratic nomination for New York state’s 24th Congressional District. Read more »
Week in News: FBI agent says Bernie Fine tried to molest him, DPS implements body camera program and more
Here's everything you need to know from this week in news. Read more »
Cuomo signs sexual assault protection legislation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law two new bills that are geared toward strengthening the protection of sexual assault victims as a branch of “Enough is Enough,” which works to combat sexual assault on college campuses. Read more »
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul gives 'Enough is Enough' presentation at SU
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul was on campus Wednesday to discuss the new "Enough is Enough" legislation in New York state. Read more »
