Education

Syracuse University is among 131 colleges Donald Trump is targeting for possible investigations into diversity practices, part of an executive order asserting DEI efforts violate civil rights laws.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, a Democrat of New York, announced a new partnership with Micron and the Northeast University Semiconductor Network at Syracuse University, preparing students for jobs.

Two Syracuse City School District librarians are worried after the American Library Association's press release that outlined a record number of book ban attempts in 2022

The certificate that focuses on indigenous culture and languages will be presented for consideration in June.

A new YouthTruth survey finds that Black students want a more diverse and inclusive education concerning College Board's AP African American Studies controversy.

In recent years enrollment in higher education has decreased across the state.

This week, Governor Kathy Hochul and NY health officials warned New Yorkers of a surge of three different viruses, and the state Thruway EZ Pass tolls will increase by 5% in 2024 and 2027. Also, the City of Syracuse dealt with illegal marijuana shops while SUNY got a new chancellor. Check this week's WAER Round-Up for more information on health and infrastructure and what other local news you've missed from Dec. 5-9!

SUNY has a new permanent Chancellor- it's former state education commissioner John King

About 410,000 New Yorkers over 65 years old are afflicted with the diesease.

127th district election candidates discuss education Al Stripe and Karen Ayoub discuss the upcoming elections and goals for their district.