After four decades of distinguished service in teaching, research and academic leadership, Senior Associate Dean Gerald Greenberg is retiring at the end of the fall semester. Effective July 1, Karen Doherty will assume the role of A&S Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
College of Arts and Sciences
Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) at Syracuse University, where students develop the skills to thrive in the workplace and tackle the world's most pressing challenges. Through innovative research, hands-on experiences and career readiness programs, we are preparing this next generation of leaders to make a meaningful difference. Explore our degree programs and discover how A&S is shaping the future.
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designation recognizing "very high research activity"
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Generosity to Benefit Future Generations
A&S alumna Laura Hanhausen Milton ’51 and her husband Jack ’51 began their love story as students on the SU campus. In gratitude for Syracuse’s foundational role in their success, they made a gift to enhance the lasting impact of A&S student and faculty work.
Forecasting the Future with Fossils
By studying climate-altering events from the past, scientists are uncovering insights to help address today’s warming planet. An A&S Ph.D. graduate is pioneering a new research approach to uncover clues to the timing and pace of modern environmental change.
Smashing Particles, Solving Problems
A physics graduate student reflects on their department’s pioneering breakthroughs, which contribute to global efforts like CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (pictured), where particle collisions uncover the universe’s fundamental laws. Their work also extends beyond physics — powering innovations in medical imaging and fraud detection.
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