Professor George Saunders G’88 has won the National Book Award for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters, one of the National Book Foundation's highest honors.
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Awards and Honors
A&S Alumni Receive Fulbright Awards
Four of the eight 2025 Syracuse University Fulbright U.S. Student Program recipients are A&S alumni. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program funds English teaching assistantships and study/research grants in over 140 countries.
Research
Microbial Details in Hot Springs
A&S biologists are expanding our understanding of life's boundaries through their research on microbial eukaryotes in geothermal springs. With support from the NSF and NASA, they are discovering new species, defining the limits of where life can survive and training A&S students in cutting-edge field and laboratory research.
Alumni News
Their Grandson’s Footprint
The Max Brown Scholarship, established by Peter ’63 and Susan Mellis in memory of their grandson, provides need-based support to English majors. This endowed scholarship helps dedicated students complete their degrees without financial barriers, honoring Max’s love of literature.
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