College of Arts and Sciences

In Memoriam: Leonard Elman ’52

Leonard Elman ’52, a longtime supporter of Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died on Jan. 1, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, New York,
Caroline K. Reff Jan. 15, 2025
In Memoriam: Leonard Elman ’52

A&S Professor Helping Shape Global Environmental Policies

For millions around the world, degradation of their land due to factors like climate change, deforestation, overgrazing and unsustainable farming practices have caused harm to
Dan Bernardi Jan. 14, 2025
A&S Professor Helping Shape Global Environmental Policies

Art Museum Spring Exhibitions Feature Works Curated by Faculty

Two spring-semester exhibitions at the Syracuse University Art Museum will feature works curated by three faculty members. “Faculty Fellows Curate” features the work of 2024-25
Diane Stirling Jan. 9, 2025
Art Museum Spring Exhibitions Feature Works Curated by Faculty

Environmental Experts Weigh In on Growing Wildfires Out West

Devastating wildfires in Southern California have prompted widespread evacuations, destroyed more than 1,000 structures and burned thousands of acres. The strong winds and dry conditions
Daryl Lovell Jan. 8, 2025
Environmental Experts Weigh In on Growing Wildfires Out West

Peptide Drug Advances Being Made on Syracuse University Campus Working to Redefine Obesity, Diabetes Care

Over the past 18 months, Robert Doyle, a medicinal chemist and the Jack and Laura H. Milton Professor of Chemistry in the College of Arts
Diane Stirling Jan. 7, 2025

Clements Internship Award Helps Students Advance Their Research, Gain Professional Experience

Erica Kiduko G’25, who grew up in Tanzania, decided to use her 2023-24 Mark and Pearle Clements Internship Award to help further her research and
John Boccacino Dec. 16, 2024
Clements Internship Award Helps Students Advance Their Research, Gain Professional Experience

Alumnus Ghael Fobes ’22 Selected as 2025 Marshall Scholar

Ghael Fobes ’22, an alumnus of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, has been named a 2025 Marshall Scholar. The Marshall Scholarship program was
Kelly Homan Rodoski Dec. 16, 2024
Alumnus Ghael Fobes ’22 Selected as 2025 Marshall Scholar

From Pages to Stages: Arts and Sciences Author Writes Vogue Cover Story, Inspires New Opera

The work of acclaimed writer and professor of English Dana Spiotta is taking center stage this December and January. The bestselling author wrote the cover
Dan Bernardi Dec. 13, 2024
From Pages to Stages: Arts and Sciences Author Writes Vogue Cover Story, Inspires New Opera

A&S Offers More Community Learning Pathways for Arts and Sciences Undergraduates

As the popular adage goes, "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." An essential step in
Dan Bernardi Nov. 26, 2024
A&S Offers More Community Learning Pathways for Arts and Sciences Undergraduates

2024 Student Entrepreneur Impact Prize Winners

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) announced the winners of the 2024 Impact Prize competition for social entrepreneurship, held on Nov. 13 at Bird Library.
Cristina Hatem Nov. 25, 2024
2024 Student Entrepreneur Impact Prize Winners

First Year Seminar Peer Leaders: They’re the Connectors in an Innovative Program

When members of the Class of 2025 graduate in May, many will have spent four years as instrumental components of a unique program designed to
Diane Stirling Nov. 25, 2024
First Year Seminar Peer Leaders: They’re the Connectors in an Innovative Program

Cultivating Community Through Augmentative Communication

Verbal communication is one of the most common and fundamental forms of interaction for humans. Whether it’s conversing with colleagues at work, or chatting with
Dan Bernardi Nov. 21, 2024
Cultivating Community Through Augmentative Communication

What Does Seventh-Generation Thinking Mean?

When Haudenosaunee gather for a meal or event, they begin with the Thanksgiving Address. “Today we have gathered and we see that the cycles of
Renée K. Gadoua Nov. 20, 2024
What Does Seventh-Generation Thinking Mean?

Biology Ph.D. Student Awarded Two Prestigious National Scholarships to Study Fungi’s Role in Forest Health

Eva Legge, a first-year Ph.D. student majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), is one of two researchers nationally to be
Dan Bernardi Nov. 20, 2024
Biology Ph.D. Student Awarded Two Prestigious National Scholarships to Study Fungi’s Role in Forest Health

LaunchPad Announces Orange Central Student Showcase Winners

Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) hosted its 2024 Student Showcase as part of Orange Central Alumni Weekend Nov. 1 in Bird Library. Alumni were
Cristina Hatem Nov. 18, 2024
LaunchPad Announces Orange Central Student Showcase Winners

Syracuse University to Reshape the Future of Its Human Dynamics Programs, Reposition Them to Create Academic Synergies and Drive Excellence

Following four months of deliberate assessment and cross disciplinary collaboration by members of the Human Dynamics Task Force, Syracuse University today announced a go-forward plan
News Staff Nov. 13, 2024
Syracuse University to Reshape the Future of Its Human Dynamics Programs, Reposition Them to Create Academic Synergies and Drive Excellence

Participants Sought for Speech Therapy Study

The Speech Production Laboratory in the College of Arts and Sciences is seeking research volunteers for a speech therapy study about treatment schedules for children
News Staff Nov. 13, 2024

Veterans Day Spotlight: Student Veterans at Syracuse University

Every day might be Veterans Day at Syracuse University, but on the official holiday, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is highlighting a
Charlie Poag Nov. 11, 2024
Veterans Day Spotlight: Student Veterans at Syracuse University