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An Eight-Word Challenge

Think about the A&S | Maxwell experience. It empowers students to become lifetime explorers and inspires alumni to help make the world healthier, hopeful and more human. Could you describe what makes it unique—and do so in just eight words?

Don't worry, we did it for you! The eight little words below express the big ideas woven through our academic ethos. And they are built into the DNA of our 70,000 alumni, 3,000 students, 350 faculty members and 240 staff members, too. Read about some of them in the following selected articles.

First

A&S was the first college established by Syracuse University. As the home of the liberal arts in a major research university, we are foundational to students' education and to a life well-lived after graduation.

The impact of A&S is far-reaching, with students, faculty and alumni working around the globe to further human connection and solve critical problems.

Far-reaching
Curious

A&S | Maxwell students are known for their keen curiosity and for resolutely seeking knowledge and the best solution—not the easiest—to the thorniest problems, from chronic disease to social justice.

Feeling proud? Watch this video and you may even feel goose-bumpy.