College of Arts and Sciences

iDare Brings Interdisciplinary Teams Together to Tackle Information Challenge

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has launched a new initiative for students—iDare—a series of information-focused challenges. The first event was held at Hinds Hall
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 25, 2023
iDare Brings Interdisciplinary Teams Together to Tackle Information Challenge

4 Maxwell School Juniors Will Participate in Highly Competitive Public Affairs Experiences This Summer  

Four Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs | College of Arts and Sciences juniors have been selected to participate in highly competitive and prestigious
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 25, 2023
4 Maxwell School Juniors Will Participate in Highly Competitive Public Affairs Experiences This Summer   

10 Students and Alumni Will Teach Around the World Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Ten Syracuse University students/alumni have been named as 2023 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The program funds a range of awards that include
News Staff April 24, 2023
10 Students and Alumni Will Teach Around the World Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Students Learn Career Possibilities Through Winston Fisher Seminar

This spring break, College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs students once again traveled to New York City
Casey Schad April 21, 2023
Students Learn Career Possibilities Through Winston Fisher Seminar

Is Kindness Still Relevant?

In May 2013, best-selling author and Professor of English George Saunders addressed graduates at the College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School Convocation with a simple
Dan Bernardi April 21, 2023

‘Voices Off, Hands Up!’ Popular American Sign Language Program Expands With New 200-Level Courses

When professor Corrine Occhino took the helm of the School of Education's American Sign Language (ASL) program in fall 2021, three sections of ASL 101
Martin Walls April 19, 2023
‘Voices Off, Hands Up!’ Popular American Sign Language Program Expands With New 200-Level Courses

Raising Awareness to End Caste Discrimination

In 2015, a group of civil rights activists from India marched across 16 cities in North America to raise awareness about an issue many Americans
Dan Bernardi April 19, 2023
Raising Awareness to End Caste Discrimination

Hear From Experts on How to Succeed as a Chinese Student in America at the International Student Networking Summit

All students are invited to join the International Student Networking Summit on Friday, April 21, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Lender Auditorium in
News Staff April 18, 2023
Hear From Experts on How to Succeed as a Chinese Student in America at the International Student Networking Summit

Through Public Health, University Scholar Kiersten Edwards Finds Path to Improving Lives of Others

Kiersten Edwards was 8 years old when her older brother, Daniel McPeck, left home to join the U.S. Marine Corps. And as Edwards grew older,
Matt Michael April 17, 2023
Through Public Health, University Scholar Kiersten Edwards Finds Path to Improving Lives of Others

College of Arts and Sciences’ Lois Agnew Appointed Associate Provost for Academic Programs

Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter has appointed Lois Agnew to the position of associate provost for academic programs. Agnew, who has
News Staff April 14, 2023
College of Arts and Sciences’ Lois Agnew Appointed Associate Provost for Academic Programs

‘Fishing’ for Biomarkers

While a popular hobby for many, fishing is also a pastime full of uncertainty. Each time you have something on the line, you can never
Dan Bernardi April 14, 2023
‘Fishing’ for Biomarkers

Iona Volynets Selected as 2023 Truman Scholar

  Syracuse University junior Iona Volynets has been named as a 2023 recipient of the Truman Scholarship. Volynets, of Washington, D.C., is a history and
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 12, 2023

ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference Attracts Top Student Researchers

Each spring, there’s a prestigious, student-centric event featuring colleges and universities affiliated with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) that has nothing to do with March
John Boccacino April 12, 2023
ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference Attracts Top Student Researchers

Aatif Abbas Receives 2023 Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award

Aatif Abbas, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), was selected as the 2023 winner of
Cristina Hatem April 11, 2023
Aatif Abbas Receives 2023 Mary Hatch Marshall Essay Award

12 Seniors Named as 2023 University Scholars

Twelve seniors have been named as the 2023 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows. The Syracuse University Scholars Selection Committee, a
News Staff April 11, 2023

‘Moving Forward’: 10-Minute Performances on the Quad April 13

“Two minds are better than one,” the saying goes. For many of us, collaboration with colleagues helps us creatively reframe our thinking and better achieve
Diana Napolitano April 10, 2023

Debra Adams Simmons ’86 Named A&S | Maxwell Convocation Speaker

Debra Adams Simmons ’86, a national leader in journalism and a champion of diverse media organizations, inclusive editorial coverage, increased accountability journalism and a strengthened
Renée K. Gadoua April 6, 2023
Debra Adams Simmons ’86 Named A&S | Maxwell Convocation Speaker

Nass Family Gift Establishes Business and Mental Health Initiative at Whitman School

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management announces the creation of a new initiative that will support students’ personal and professional development at the intersection
Dawn McWilliams April 6, 2023
Nass Family Gift Establishes Business and Mental Health Initiative at Whitman School