Dan Bernardi, Author at Syracuse University Today

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How Physics Could Improve IVF Success

Physics professor Colm Kelleher is the University's first recipient of a grant from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, supporting his research using imaging to

Aug. 4, 2026 | STEM

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A Cooperative Approach to Reproductive Success

A new study from biologists in the College of Arts and Sciences examines how sperm cooperation has evolved over the past 500 million years.

Aug. 4, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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A&S Earth Sciences Professor Honored as 40 Under 40 Rising Star

Tao Wen has been recognized for his innovative, data-driven research on water quality, open environmental data, community engagement and policy-relevant environmental science.

July 30, 2026 | STEM

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Stay Aware of Juvenile Hawk Activity on Campus

With seven fledgling red-tailed hawks exploring campus, the community is encouraged to observe from a safe distance, giving these birds space as they learn to

July 2, 2026 | Campus & Community

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A&S Professor Recognized for Community-Engaged Writing Initiative

Patrick W. Berry, associate professor of writing and rhetoric, won a $10,000 prize from CNY Arts for his work with Project Mend.

May 28, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Remembering a Pioneer of Medieval Stained Glass

Meredith Lillich redefined a global field of study and carried that scholarship into more than four decades of teaching on campus.

May 27, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Annual Showcase Highlights University-Community Collaborations

The Engaged Humanities Network brought together faculty, students and community partners to celebrate projects addressing local needs through research, teaching and creative work.

May 15, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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A&S Students Find Purpose in Writing

Through student-involved publications, A&S writers and editors build career-ready skills and create work that reaches well beyond campus.

May 14, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Biotechnology Students Connect With Industry Leaders

The third annual Biotechnology Conference included a day of networking with companies, a panel discussion and a poster session, connecting students with career-building opportunities.

May 12, 2026 | STEM

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Training the Next Generation of Investigators: Inside the Practical Crime Scene Research Course

Students in the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute are gaining career-defining experience by tackling real-world crime scene challenges through hands-on research.

April 30, 2026 | STEM

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A College Experience Designed for Impact, Engagement and Growth

College of Arts and Sciences seniors reflect on how multifaceted academic, research, experiential and study abroad opportunities shaped their paths and prepared them for success

April 28, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Music Historian Explores Afro-Cuban Film Music’s Global Roots

Cary Peñate has been awarded a National Humanities Center summer residency to study how soundtracks shaped cultural representation and framed Caribbean identity for global audiences.

April 17, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Conventional Oil Drilling Leaves Deeper Mark on Waterways

Earth and environmental science researchers found that traditional oil and gas extraction methods may take a greater toll on stream health than fracking.

March 25, 2026 | STEM

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Soaring Into Another Nesting Season

A newly installed camera atop Lyman Hall invites viewers to follow the day-to-day adventures of resident red-tailed hawks Oren and Ruth.

March 23, 2026 | Campus & Community

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First They Studied the Earth, Now They Are Saving It

Earth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe.

March 10, 2026 | STEM

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Bold New Strategic Plan Energizes the College of Arts and Sciences

The college's new plan is already inspiring partnerships, creative ideas and a more focused commitment to shaping a healthier future for people and planet.

March 5, 2026 | Campus & Community

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Recently Discovered Reynolds Portrait Inspires Ray Smith Symposium

Long hidden in the Syracuse University Art Museum's storage, the 1786 painting now anchors a symposium examining who portraits elevate—and who they leave out.

March 5, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Tom Hanks to Star in Film Adaptation of George Saunders’ Book

The collaboration brings award-winning "Lincoln in the Bardo" to the screen through a hybrid live-action and stop-motion movie featuring Hanks as President Abraham Lincoln.

Feb. 27, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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