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A&S Names New Associate Dean of Research as Professor Emeritus Stephen Maisto Concludes Tenure

Thursday, January 23, 2025, By Dan Bernardi

College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) Associate Dean of Research (ADR) Stephen Maisto returns to his research program after serving as ADR since October 2023. The ADR’s responsibilities include advancing the College’s mission by collaborating with faculty to increase grant…

Campus & Community

Andrew Joncas Appointed as Inaugural Assistant Vice President for Enterprise Data and Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, By Eric Ferguson

Information Technology Services (ITS) has announced the appointment of Andrew Joncas as the division’s first assistant vice president for enterprise data and artificial intelligence (AI). Joncas will report to Jeff Rubin, senior vice president for digital transformation and chief digital…

Campus & Community

Cultivating Engaged Citizens Through Reimagined Liberal Arts Framework

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, By Dan Bernardi

Rapid technological advancements such as the emergence of AI, entrenched environmental challenges and social injustice present today’s graduates with complex questions that will demand creative solutions. The liberal arts offerings through the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) and the…

Campus & Community

Academic Strategic Plan Town Halls Provide Opportunities for Dialogue, Feedback

Friday, January 17, 2025, By Wendy S. Loughlin

A series of town halls held this semester will facilitate discussion and feedback related to the University’s academic strategic plan, “Leading With Distinction.” The entire campus community is invited to participate in these four virtual events, which focus on key…

Health & Society

A&S Professor Helping Shape Global Environmental Policies

Monday, January 13, 2025, By Dan Bernardi

For millions around the world, degradation of their land due to factors like climate change, deforestation, overgrazing and unsustainable farming practices have caused harm to both human health and the environment. Desertification, which is when fertile land turns into desert…

Health & Society

Peptide Drug Advances Being Made on Syracuse University Campus Working to Redefine Obesity, Diabetes Care

Tuesday, January 7, 2025, By Diane Stirling

Over the past 18 months, Robert Doyle, a medicinal chemist and the Jack and Laura H. Milton Professor of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University, introduced two new peptide compound discoveries at conferences of the…

Campus & Community

Kelly Delevan Receives 2024 Libraries’ Distinguished Service Award

Thursday, January 2, 2025, By Cristina Hatem

Kelly Delevan, information literacy librarian with Syracuse University Libraries, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Libraries’ Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented at the Libraries’ holiday and recognition event on Dec. 19. The award is a…

STEM

Forward-Looking Philanthropy Boosts Investment in the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Friday, December 20, 2024, By Eileen Korey

For many years, William T. “Ted” Frantz ’80, P’13 has been a faithful contributor to his alma mater, donating annually to the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) where he earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering….

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2 VPA Faculty, 3 Arts Organizations Awarded NYSCA Grants

Wednesday, December 18, 2024, By Diane Stirling

New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) grants have been awarded to two faculty members and three arts organizations at Syracuse University. College of Visual and Performing Arts faculty members Kathleen Wrinn, assistant professor of musical theatre, and Soudabeh…

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Unpacking the Significance of Google’s Quantum Chip Breakthrough

Tuesday, December 17, 2024, By Christopher Munoz

The introduction of Google’s new quantum computing chip, Willow, has sparked excitement both for its performance milestones and the ways it might help advance the commercial viability of quantum computing. Alex K. Jones, chair of the Electrical Engineering and Computer…