Dan Bernardi, Author at Syracuse University Today

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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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Public Scholarship Certificate Fuels Career Momentum, Collaboration Across Campus

The new public scholarship certificate offers graduate students, postdocs and community partners valuable opportunities for collaboration, community engagement and career advancement.

Feb. 27, 2026 | Campus & Community

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A&S Professor Wins Award for Adult Learner Research

Collie Fulford is honored for her book centering voices of degree-seeking adult students.

Feb. 26, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Professor Creates Tool to Help Researchers Handle Complex Identity Responses

The free software tool created by Gabriel Merrin allows researchers to handle demographic data with greater care and transparency.

Feb. 12, 2026 | Syracuse University Impact

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Italian Studies Professors Unpack Northern Italy’s Olympic Moment

Faculty explain what to watch for beyond the medals at this winter's Olympics—from regional cuisine to the cultural meaning of hosting the Games.

Feb. 6, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Keeping Endangered Whales Safe By Predicting Their Movements

A College of Arts and Sciences researcher is working to develop models to predict whale behavior and prevent ship collisions.

Jan. 15, 2026 | STEM

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Innovative HDFS Course Prepare Students for Patient-Centered Care

Professor Colleen Cameron joins forces with the University Art Museum as a Faculty Fellow to use art as a tool for fostering empathy and enhancing

Dec. 3, 2025 | Health, Sport & Society

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Syracuse Physicists Help Unlock Universe’s Matter-Antimatter Mystery in New Study

A joint study by the T2K and NOvA experiments reveals new insights into why matter triumphed over antimatter after the Big Bang.

Dec. 1, 2025 | STEM

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A&S Psychologist Elected APA Fellow

The American Psychological Association fellowship recognizes Professor Kevin Antshel’s outstanding contributions in the field of psychology.

Nov. 26, 2025 | Campus & Community

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Scientists Measure Climate’s Direct Impact on Seismic Activity

New research from scientists at Syracuse University and the University of Auckland highlights the connections between climate, tectonics and human evolution.

Nov. 25, 2025 | STEM

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Transforming Cancer Treatment With Ultrasound

University chemists are testing a novel method of using sound waves to activate chemotherapy drugs precisely where they're needed while sparing healthy cells.

Nov. 25, 2025 | STEM

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Project Mend Empowers Justice-Impacted Individuals Through Publishing

Project Mend offers storytelling platforms and professional opportunities for justice-impacted communities.

Nov. 25, 2025 | Arts & Humanities

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