College of Arts and Sciences

Katsitsatekanoniahkwa Destiny Lazore ’26 Receives Prestigious Udall Scholarship

Katsitsatekanoniahkwa Destiny Lazore, a rising senior communication and rhetorical studies major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and political science major in the
Kelly Homan Rodoski June 17, 2025

Endowed Professorship Recognizes Impact of a Professor, Mentor and Advisor

Bao-Ding “Bob” Cheng’s journey to Syracuse University in pursuit of graduate education in the 1960s was long and arduous. He didn’t have the means for
Eileen Korey June 9, 2025
Endowed Professorship Recognizes Impact of a Professor, Mentor and Advisor

Rock Record Illuminates Oxygen History

Several key moments in Earth’s history help us humans answer the question, “How did we get here?” These moments also shed light on the question,
Dan Bernardi June 5, 2025
Rock Record Illuminates Oxygen History

What Can Ancient Climate Tell Us About Modern Droughts?

Climate change is reshaping the global water cycle, disrupting rainfall patterns and putting growing pressure on cities and ecosystems. Some regions are grappling with heavier
News Staff June 5, 2025
What Can Ancient Climate Tell Us About Modern Droughts?

The Milton Legacy: Romance, Success and Giving Back

Growing up, Stacey Milton Leal ’75 and Chris Milton heard countless stories about how Syracuse University brought their parents together in what would turn out
Eileen Korey June 2, 2025

Engaged Humanities Network Community Showcase Spotlights Collaborative Work

The positive impact of community-engaged research was on full display at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) on May 2. CFAC’s galleries showcased a wide
Dan Bernardi May 21, 2025
Engaged Humanities Network Community Showcase Spotlights Collaborative Work

Students Engaged in Research and Assessment

Loretta Awuku, Sylvia Page and Johnson Akano—three graduate students pursuing linguistic studies master's degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences—spent the past year researching
News Staff May 20, 2025
Students Engaged in Research and Assessment

Physics Professor Honored for Efforts to Improve Learning, Retention

The Department of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) has made some big changes lately. The department just added an astronomy major approved by
Sean Grogan May 16, 2025
Physics Professor Honored for Efforts to Improve Learning, Retention

Dara Drake ’23 Named the University’s First Knight-Hennessy Scholar

Alumna Dara Drake ’23 has been named as a 2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholar, the first from Syracuse University. Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship

Student Speaker Jonathan Collard de Beaufort ’25: ‘Let’s Go Be Brilliant’

University Scholar Jonathan Collard de Beaufort ’25 looked back on all that the Class of 2025 has accomplished and acknowledged what it took to get
Kathleen Haley May 12, 2025
Student Speaker Jonathan Collard de Beaufort ’25: ‘Let’s Go Be Brilliant’

3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Syracuse University has announced the appointment of three new members of the Board of Trustees, all distinguished leaders in their chosen professions who are also
Eileen Korey May 12, 2025
3 New Members Elected to University’s Board of Trustees

Arts and Sciences Hosts Inaugural Scholarship and Research Gala

The College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) kicked off a new tradition for recognizing A&S faculty excellence and achievements from over the past year with
Sean Grogan May 9, 2025
Arts and Sciences Hosts Inaugural Scholarship and Research Gala

Chancellor Kent Syverud Honored as Distinguished Citizen of the Year at 57th Annual ScoutPower Event

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud was recognized by Scouting America, Longhouse Council, as the Distinguished Citizen of the Year at the organization’s 57th annual ScoutPower
News Staff May 8, 2025
Chancellor Kent Syverud Honored as Distinguished Citizen of the Year at 57th Annual ScoutPower Event

Chloe Britton Naime Committed to Advocating for Improved Outcomes for Neurodivergent Individuals

The technical skills learned through the mechanical engineering program, helped accentuate their work as a neuroscientist, specifically when it comes to processing and interpreting the
John Boccacino May 6, 2025
Chloe Britton Naime Committed to Advocating for Improved Outcomes for Neurodivergent Individuals

Graduating Research Quartet Synthesizes Long-Lasting Friendships Through Chemistry

After spending hundreds of lab hours together, Jesse Buck, Isabella Chavez Miranda, Lucy Olcott and Morgan Opp sat down with SU News to reflect on
John Boccacino May 6, 2025
Graduating Research Quartet Synthesizes Long-Lasting Friendships Through Chemistry

Syracuse University to Award 3 Honorary Degrees at 2025 Commencement

A celebrated cartoonist, author and editor; an indomitable environmental steward and educator; and a visionary philanthropist and innovative businessperson will receive honorary degrees during Syracuse
Kathleen Haley May 6, 2025

Libraries Recognize Outstanding 2025 Student Employees With Awards

Syracuse University Libraries recognized its student employees with an awards celebration on April 23.  The Libraries typically employs around 150 undergraduate and graduate students each
Cristina Hatem May 5, 2025
Libraries Recognize Outstanding 2025 Student Employees With Awards

Intelligence++ Holds Inclusive Design Spring Showcase

The cross-campus Intelligence++  initiative held its inclusive design showcase on April 29 in Bird Library. A collaboration between Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse Libraries, the College of
Martin Walls May 2, 2025
Intelligence++ Holds Inclusive Design Spring Showcase