College of Arts and Sciences

Through A&S-VPA Collaboration, Students Gain Unique Opportunity to Draw Modern and Ancient Lifeforms

 65,000 years ago, Neanderthals, a ‘sister’ species to modern humans, drew abstract paintings of animals and geometric designs on cave walls. This early art
Dan Bernardi Feb. 15, 2023
Through A&S-VPA Collaboration, Students Gain Unique Opportunity to Draw Modern and Ancient Lifeforms

Leading the Way on International Student Success Model

What is the secret to achieving the best outcomes for international university students, such as preparing them successfully for employment or graduate school? Ling Gao
News Staff Feb. 12, 2023
Leading the Way on International Student Success Model

Physics Department’s Alison Patteson Named Cottrell Scholar

College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor Alison Patteson has been recognized with a 2023 Cottrell Scholar award, a prestigious national honor that ranks her
Diane Stirling Feb. 9, 2023
Physics Department’s Alison Patteson Named Cottrell Scholar

A Star’s Unexpected Survival

Hundreds of millions of light-years away in a distant galaxy, a star orbiting a supermassive black hole is being violently ripped apart under the black
Dan Bernardi Feb. 7, 2023
A Star’s Unexpected Survival

Seismology Professor Sheds Light on Turkey-Syria Earthquake

With a climbing death toll of more than 5,000 people and thousands still missing, Turkey and Syria have been devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake
Daryl Lovell Feb. 6, 2023

Super Bowl-Winning Head Coach Tom Coughlin ’68, G’69 on Overcoming Adversity, Being Forever Orange on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

During a tumultuous start to the 2007 National Football League (NFL) season, Tom Coughlin's '68, G'69 New York Giants dropped their first two games in
John Boccacino Feb. 2, 2023
Super Bowl-Winning Head Coach Tom Coughlin ’68, G’69 on Overcoming Adversity, Being Forever Orange on the ‘’Cuse Conversations’ Podcast

Donor’s ‘Belief in Potential’ Motivates $1.5M Gift

Like many young women with an interest in science, Laura Feldman ’81 thought about a career in medicine when she entered Syracuse University. But she
Eileen Korey Feb. 1, 2023
Donor’s ‘Belief in Potential’ Motivates $1.5M Gift

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Samuel V. Goekjian ’52

Samuel V. Goekjian ’52 built his first “home” on American soil at Syracuse University and he never left his alma mater behind, even though he
Eileen Korey Feb. 1, 2023
In Memoriam: Life Trustee Samuel V. Goekjian ’52

Crown Honors Professors Hehnly, Nisenbaum Recognized

On Friday, Jan. 13, the University’s first Renée Crown Professors in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) were formally recognized. Heidi Hehnly, associate professor
Dan Bernardi Jan. 31, 2023
Crown Honors Professors Hehnly, Nisenbaum Recognized

Arts and Sciences Professors Honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

Jennifer Ross of the Department of Physics and Jason Wiles of the Department of Biology were named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement
Dan Bernardi Jan. 31, 2023
Arts and Sciences Professors Honored by American Association for the Advancement of Science

BioInspired Institute Showcased in The Washington Post

Research connections to the natural world are a key cornerstone of the BioInspired Institute. The work of BioInspired scientists, especially the work connected to animals,
Daryl Lovell Jan. 27, 2023

A Warm Winter Welcome to Newest Arts and Sciences Faculty

Continuing its trajectory of robust faculty hiring in fall 2022, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) announces the following new professors in the humanities
Diana Napolitano Jan. 26, 2023
A Warm Winter Welcome to Newest Arts and Sciences Faculty

Remembering SU-Sue and Otto, Syracuse University’s Resident Hawk Pair

Sadly, Syracuse University's resident red-tailed hawks, SU-Sue and Otto, have died. As a species that mate for life, SU-Sue and Otto called campus home since
Dan Bernardi Jan. 25, 2023
Remembering SU-Sue and Otto, Syracuse University’s Resident Hawk Pair

2022-23 Syracuse Symposium Addresses Timely Topics With Diverse Slate of Programming

Reparations for slavery. Environmental justice. Reproductive justice. Students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited to engage with these urgent topics and more throughout
Dan Bernardi Jan. 25, 2023
2022-23 Syracuse Symposium Addresses Timely Topics With Diverse Slate of Programming

Getting to the ‘Point’: Powerful Computing Helps Identify Potential New Treatments for Coronaviruses

Coronaviruses, such as the one that causes COVID-19, have numerous protruding spikes salting their surfaces. When a coronavirus raises one of these spike proteins—like opening
News Staff Jan. 19, 2023
Getting to the ‘Point’: Powerful Computing Helps Identify Potential New Treatments for Coronaviruses

University Preparing to Celebrate Chinese Culture During Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is a time of hope, representing an opportunity for Asian people everywhere to gather with family and
John Boccacino Jan. 19, 2023
University Preparing to Celebrate Chinese Culture During Lunar New Year

Learn Skills for Loving the Body You’re in With The Body Project Virtual Workshop

The prevalence of diagnosed eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, are on the rise in the U.S., as Johns Hopkins All
News Staff Jan. 18, 2023
Learn Skills for Loving the Body You’re in With The Body Project Virtual Workshop

Syracuse University Announces 2023 Unsung Heroes for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Planning Committee has announced the 2023 Unsung Hero Award winners: Nichole Henry, Candice Ogbu, Thomas
News Staff Jan. 18, 2023
Syracuse University Announces 2023 Unsung Heroes for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration