College of Arts and Sciences

New Research Will Explore Impact of Greenland’s Meltwater on Sea-Level Rise

What lies under the surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet may hold the key to understanding one of the most pressing climate challenges of our
Dan Bernardi Oct. 2, 2025
New Research Will Explore Impact of Greenland’s Meltwater on Sea-Level Rise

Open Source, Open Science: New App Leads Data Reproducibility

Open-source app "Paleopal" facilitates replication and sharing of information among researchers using data science tools to create workflows.
Diane Stirling Oct. 2, 2025
Open Source, Open Science: New App Leads Data Reproducibility

‘Good to Great’ Grant Program Advances Sponsored Research Projects

The program seeks to boost the volume and competitiveness of sponsored project awards, fueling the University's research enterprise and impact. Faculty applications are due on
Diane Stirling Oct. 2, 2025
‘Good to Great’ Grant Program Advances Sponsored Research Projects

Tracking Algal Blooms Beneath the Surface

A new lakebed mapping initiative is helping scientists pinpoint nutrient-rich sediments that fuel harmful algal blooms.
Dan Bernardi Oct. 1, 2025
Tracking Algal Blooms Beneath the Surface

‘Through the Storm We Reach the Shore’: Dara and Ken Harper Share Their Orange Love Story

A chance meeting during a Louisville ice storm led to a 23-year journey that brought their entire family to Syracuse University.
Jen Plummer Oct. 1, 2025
‘Through the Storm We Reach the Shore’: Dara and Ken Harper Share Their Orange Love Story

You’re Not Alone: What to Do When Homesickness Hits

Experts share practical strategies and campus resources to help students manage homesickness and adjust to college life.
Christopher Munoz Sept. 23, 2025
You’re Not Alone: What to Do When Homesickness Hits

Protecting the Grid: Engineering in Action

Amid rising global urgency around digital defense, Syracuse University faculty draw on real-world expertise to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
Dan Bernardi Sept. 22, 2025
Protecting the Grid: Engineering in Action

George Saunders G’88 Wins National Book Award

The acclaimed author and creative writing professor received the 2025 National Book Award for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters.
Casey Schad Sept. 12, 2025
George Saunders G’88 Wins National Book Award

Quiet Campus, Loud Impact: Syracuse Research Heats Up Over Summer

Faculty and students advanced groundbreaking research across disciplines during the summer months.
Dan Bernardi Sept. 12, 2025
Quiet Campus, Loud Impact: Syracuse Research Heats Up Over Summer

Honors Program Interim Director, Working Group Announced

Laura Machia, associate dean for academic initiatives and curriculum, will provide program administration and oversight.
Wendy S. Loughlin Sept. 10, 2025

‘We Remember’: How Chris Meek ’92, G’18 Honors the Victims and Survivors of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks

Meek’s nonprofit work and advocacy aim to preserve 9/11 memories and support veterans through education and national service initiatives.
John Boccacino Sept. 9, 2025
‘We Remember’: How Chris Meek ’92, G’18 Honors the Victims and Survivors of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks

Sci-Fi, Afrofuturism Expert, Author Named Newest University Professor

Isiah Lavender III brings a multidisciplinary lens to Afrofuturism, exploring Black identity through literature, history and speculative fiction.
Diane Stirling Sept. 8, 2025
Sci-Fi, Afrofuturism Expert, Author Named Newest University Professor

2025 Is a Strong Year for NSF Proposal Funding, Early-Career Faculty Awards

Faculty across five schools and colleges earned major National Science Foundation grants to support cutting-edge research in AI, physics, chemistry and engineering.
Diane Stirling Sept. 4, 2025

3 Faculty Members Honored With University Professor Reappointments

Reappointed faculty members are recognized for advancing scholarship, leadership and interdisciplinary innovation across campus.
Diane Stirling Sept. 4, 2025

Tissue Forces Help Shape Developing Organs

New research reveals how mechanical tissue forces, alongside biochemistry, play a vital role in shaping organ development.
News Staff Sept. 3, 2025

Legacy Families Reflect on Welcome Week and What It Means to Be Orange

We asked five pairs of siblings—each including one who already graduated and one who is just starting their Orange journey—to reflect on their Welcome Week
John Boccacino Sept. 3, 2025
Legacy Families Reflect on Welcome Week and What It Means to Be Orange

Discovering How and When Stuff Fails Leads to NSF Grant

When materials are forced into new shapes, a tipping point can shift them from flexibility and resilience to failing or breaking. Understanding that tipping point
News Staff Aug. 29, 2025