College of Arts and Sciences

How the Rising Popularity of Esports Led to Syracuse University’s Newest Degree Program on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Electronic sports, or esports, has seen a remarkable spike in popularity over the years, with a recent study from Pew Research finding that 90% of
John Boccacino May 16, 2023
How the Rising Popularity of Esports Led to Syracuse University’s Newest Degree Program on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Expanding Summer Research Opportunities Through SU-STAR Program

When it comes to STEM research, diversity is key. Studies have shown that a STEM workforce representative of the United States population, which brings together
Dan Bernardi May 12, 2023
Expanding Summer Research Opportunities Through SU-STAR Program

Professor Claudia Miller Awarded Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute Research Professorship

Claudia Miller, professor in the Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), has been selected for a prestigious research professorship at
News Staff May 11, 2023

Annual Research Festival Showcases Impressive A&S Undergraduate Work

On April 21, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) hosted its annual Undergraduate Research Festival in the Milton Atrium of the Life Sciences Complex.
Casey Schad May 9, 2023
Annual Research Festival Showcases Impressive A&S Undergraduate Work

New Scholarship for Military-Connected Students Tackles Barriers to Studying Abroad

Spending a semester abroad can be a formative experience for college students, both traditional and non-traditional students alike, but military-connected students are often unable to
Charlie Poag May 9, 2023
New Scholarship for Military-Connected Students Tackles Barriers to Studying Abroad

The Hall of Languages, a Legendary Landmark, Turns 150

This month, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is honoring the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the Hall of Languages (HOL), a landmark
News Staff May 8, 2023
The Hall of Languages, a Legendary Landmark, Turns 150

An Intuitive Approach to Physics Research: Get to Know Graduate Student Marshal Ohana Benevides Rodrigues

Most people think of Neapolitan ice cream when they hear vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, but Ohana Benevides Rodrigues G’22 uses vanilla, chocolate and strawberry to
John Boccacino May 8, 2023
An Intuitive Approach to Physics Research: Get to Know Graduate Student Marshal Ohana Benevides Rodrigues

Author Margaret Atwood Calls Creative Writing Professor Mona Awad Her ‘Literary Heir Apparent’

In addition to the 4.1 billion TikTok users who have been sharing videos about Mona Awad’s bestselling novel "Bunny," there is another noteworthy fan that
Dan Bernardi May 7, 2023
Author Margaret Atwood Calls Creative Writing Professor Mona Awad Her ‘Literary Heir Apparent’

Chemistry Professor Presents New Research on Anti-Obesity Drug

An experimental anti-obesity drug could reliably curb appetite and normalize blood glucose levels without causing nausea and vomiting, which are frequent side effects of current
Dan Bernardi May 5, 2023
Chemistry Professor Presents New Research on Anti-Obesity Drug

Syracuse University to Present 4 Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement

A noted thought leader in student affairs, a transformative higher education president, a celebrated ceramic artist and a global business executive and philanthropist will be
News Staff May 4, 2023
Syracuse University to Present 4 Honorary Degrees at 2023 Commencement

Air Force ROTC Cadet Emily Weaver ’24 Continues Family Tradition of Service

According to the Department of Defense, interest in military service is on the decline among the nation’s youth, especially those who are qualified for military
Charlie Poag May 2, 2023
Air Force ROTC Cadet Emily Weaver ’24 Continues Family Tradition of Service

‘My Poetry Is a Record of What Happened’ Says Palestinian MFA Student Mosab Abu Toha G’23

The title poem in the debut collection of Mosab Abu Toha G'23 begins with a plea that the surgeon repairing his punctured eardrum save the
Renée K. Gadoua May 2, 2023
‘My Poetry Is a Record of What Happened’ Says Palestinian MFA Student Mosab Abu Toha G’23

University Announces 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars

Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships, now in their 34th year,
University Announces 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars

A&S Graduate Student Advocates for Access to Unsanitized History of Kenya and Beyond

Joy Nyokabi Karinge was home in Kenya when she discovered that her grandfather had been tortured, detained and disenfranchised by the British for his part
News Staff April 30, 2023
A&S Graduate Student Advocates for Access to Unsanitized History of Kenya and Beyond

Alex Levy ’25 and Sam Schreiber ’25 Win 2023 Intelligence++ Inclusive Design Competition

Alex Levy, a sophomore in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and Sam Schreiber, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, won
Martin Walls April 27, 2023
Alex Levy ’25 and Sam Schreiber ’25 Win 2023 Intelligence++ Inclusive Design Competition

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Spring Scholarships for Military-Connected Students

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 OVMA Spring Scholarships. Funded entirely by the generosity
Charlie Poag April 27, 2023
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Spring Scholarships for Military-Connected Students

Mowers Endow Newhouse Professorship of Persuasive Communications

Eric Mower ’66, G’68 can still name individual professors he had more than 60 years ago as a student at Syracuse University. “I have indelible
Eileen Korey April 26, 2023
Mowers Endow Newhouse Professorship of Persuasive Communications

Comparing Voter ID Laws in the US and UK With Gretchen Coleman ’22 on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

There Gretchen Coleman ’22 was, enjoying a private tour of the House of Lords, the second chamber of the United Kingdom (U.K.) Parliament, that was
John Boccacino April 25, 2023
Comparing Voter ID Laws in the US and UK With Gretchen Coleman ’22 on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast