College of Arts and Sciences

Remembering Professor Emeritus of Physics Marvin Goldberg

Editor’s Note: The following article was contributed to by Goldberg’s colleagues, including Eric Schiff, Tomasz Skwarnicki and Edward Lipson. The College of Arts and Sciences
Dan Bernardi March 10, 2024

Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts

Syracuse University is committed to providing opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research and creative activities. This spring, a wide range of campus
Diane Stirling March 8, 2024
Multiple Events Highlight Growing Undergraduate Research and Creative Efforts

Experts Say Data Privacy Executive Order Is Important for National Security

President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order that aims to protect personal data. It allows federal agencies to regulate the transfer of data to
Christopher Munoz March 7, 2024
Experts Say Data Privacy Executive Order Is Important for National Security

Engaged Courses Initiative Fosters Social Impact Through Community Work

Learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and into the community are key for empowering students to be engaged global citizens in an ever-changing world.
Dan Bernardi March 7, 2024
Engaged Courses Initiative Fosters Social Impact Through Community Work

Yiming Zhao Receives NSF CAREER Grant to Study Two of Oldest Geometry Problems

Yiming Zhao will explore new variations of two of the oldest problems in geometry—the isoperimetric problem and the Minkowski problem—with a $434,697 CAREER grant, the
News Staff March 6, 2024

Physics Faculty and Students Mining for Neutrino Answers

It takes a really big project to answer questions about some of the tiniest particles in the Universe. At the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE),
Dan Bernardi March 4, 2024
Physics Faculty and Students Mining for Neutrino Answers

Graduate Dean’s Awards Recognize Excellence in Research and Creative Work

Nine students will be honored with the Graduate Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Work at a ceremony hosted by the Graduate School
Diane Stirling March 4, 2024

Estate Gift From Esteemed Alumnus Boosts Undergraduate Research in Physics

“Syracuse Physics was and still is a vast entryway to the future.” Words penned by alumnus and philanthropist Jay N. Zemel when he was in
Eileen Korey Feb. 29, 2024
Estate Gift From Esteemed Alumnus Boosts Undergraduate Research in Physics

Humanities Center Supports Four Spring 2024 Fellows

Humanities practitioners put current issues and events into perspective by encouraging critical thinking and analysis, challenging beliefs and values, sparking creativity and encouraging global citizenship
Caroline K. Reff Feb. 29, 2024
Humanities Center Supports Four Spring 2024 Fellows

Student, University Volunteers Build 44 Beds for Community Children in Need

The number 44 holds a special significance on the Syracuse University campus, and in true University fashion, 44 children in the City of Syracuse will
Diane Stirling Feb. 26, 2024
Student, University Volunteers Build 44 Beds for Community Children in Need

Men of Color Initiative: A Brotherhood That Lifts Up, Supports Its Members

“Each One, Teach One.” This powerful African proverb emphasizes how, after someone learns to read or write, they have an obligation and a responsibility to
John Boccacino Feb. 20, 2024
Men of Color Initiative: A Brotherhood That Lifts Up, Supports Its Members

BioInspired Adds Research Subgroup Blending Arts, Sciences, Humanities

A new subgroup focused on the study of posthumanities topics has been formed at BioInspired Institute. It is designed to provide space and funding for
Diane Stirling Feb. 19, 2024
BioInspired Adds Research Subgroup Blending Arts, Sciences, Humanities

Syracuse University Honored With 2024 Senator Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization

Syracuse University has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Named after the
Kathleen Haley Feb. 19, 2024
Syracuse University Honored With 2024 Senator Simon Spotlight Award for Campus Internationalization

Olutosin Alabi G’25 Wins 3rd Annual Afropreneurship Competition

The Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad hosted the third annual Afropreneurship Panel, Networking and Pitch competition in Bird Library on Feb. 9 in celebration of Black History
Cristina Hatem Feb. 16, 2024
Olutosin Alabi G’25 Wins 3rd Annual Afropreneurship Competition

Cicadas Are Coming. Biology Professor Breaks Down What to Expect

The hum of cicadas is a part of the natural soundtrack of summertime. But this year’s sounds could get a lot louder. Two broods of
Daryl Lovell Feb. 14, 2024
Cicadas Are Coming. Biology Professor Breaks Down What to Expect

Why Is Affectionate Touch Important to Relationships? Psychology Professor Shares His Research

How does affectionate touch benefit relationships? Brett Jakubiak, associate professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, looks at whether affectionate touch can
Kelly Homan Rodoski Feb. 13, 2024
Why Is Affectionate Touch Important to Relationships? Psychology Professor Shares His Research

Postdoctoral Scholars Play a Unique and Valuable Role at the University

Postdoctoral scholars are unique campus community members in an uncommon space. They are continual learners, but they’re far from being students. As full-time researchers, they
Diane Stirling Feb. 12, 2024

Indigenous Philosophies Can Create Global Change and More Just Futures

This spring, the Syracuse University Humanities Center welcomes a visit by renowned Māori scholar, moral and political philosopher, Krushil Watene. She is a member of
News Staff Feb. 8, 2024
Indigenous Philosophies Can Create Global Change and More Just Futures