College of Arts and Sciences

Community Review Board Welcomes New Leadership

Third-year law student Lindsey Oliver will serve as chair and School of Education associate professor Stefanie Pilkay will serve as vice chair.
Kelly Homan Rodoski Oct. 23, 2025
Community Review Board Welcomes New Leadership

Fueling Innovation, Revitalizing Spaces, Building Tech Skills

Through Syracuse STEAM Engines, local high school students and artists are reimagining neglected spaces as vibrant public places and developing workforce skills for Central New
News Staff Oct. 17, 2025
Fueling Innovation, Revitalizing Spaces, Building Tech Skills

Their Grandson’s Footprint

Peter ’63 and Susan Mellis honor their grandson Max Brown through an endowed scholarship.
Their Grandson’s Footprint

Microbial Details in Hot Springs

A&S biology professor Angela Oliverio receives National Science Foundation and NASA grants to study how microorganisms survive and thrive in some of the world’s most
Dan Bernardi Oct. 7, 2025
Microbial Details in Hot Springs

Game On! How A&S Fueled These Sports Careers

The liberal arts education provided by the College of Arts and Sciences equipped alumni Marc Fineberg, Adrienne Scherenzel and Jared Diamond with a broad foundation
Dan Bernardi Oct. 3, 2025

‘Leading With Distinction’ Showcases Highlight Areas of Distinctive Excellence

The events provide the campus community with the opportunity to come together and explore key areas and priorities outlined in the University’s academic strategic plan.
Wendy S. Loughlin Oct. 2, 2025
‘Leading With Distinction’ Showcases Highlight Areas of Distinctive Excellence

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