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Syracuse University, College of Arts and Sciences

A&S News

Building with a clock tower.

(Feb. 19, 2026)

Bold New Strategic Plan Energizes A&S

The College of Arts and Sciences’ new Academic Strategic Plan is already inspiring partnerships, creative ideas and a more focused commitment to shaping a healthier future for people and planet.

On the left is a black and white image of Christian "Chris" Andrews '87. On the right is a photo of Dr. Christopher Barley '89.

(Feb. 18, 2026)

Board Welcomes New Members

Two leaders in medicine and entertainment join the board that provides strategic guidance to the College of Arts and Sciences.

Earth

(Feb. 16, 2026)

From Studying Earth to Saving It

Earth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe.

Four people talking standing in a large room.

(Feb. 13, 2026)

A&S Faculty Come Together to Launch ASP

The College of Arts and Sciences hosted an interactive kickoff event for faculty to explore the plan’s pillars, offer feedback and help shape its implementation.

Olympic ring statue in front of a mountain.

(Feb. 5, 2026)

Benvenuti in Italia!

A&S Italian Studies faculty explain what to watch for beyond the medals at this winter's Olympics—from regional cuisine to the cultural meaning of hosting the Games.

Hall of Languages in Winter

(Feb. 4, 2026)

Accomplished Scholars Join A&S

The new faculty joined the College in Spring 2026.

EHN graduate fellow Sarah Nahar leads a design workshop at Salt City Harvest Farm

(Feb. 4, 2026)

Community Engagement, Professional Advantage

The new Public Scholarship Certificate, offered through the Graduate School and Engaged Humanities Network, offers graduate students, postdocs and community partners valuable opportunities for collaboration, community engagement and career advancement.

Two people having a conversation in an office.

(Jan. 20, 2026)

Connecting Students to Alumni

Since 2020, the A&S | Maxwell Student-Alumni Connections Program has facilitated more than 2,100 conversations between students and alumni volunteers.

Blue graphic with text reading creativity, Syracuse Symposium 25/26.

(Jan. 15, 2026)

Creativity for Healing and Transformation

This spring's Syracuse Symposium programming examines how creative expression bridges divides, amplifies marginalized voices and strengthens our connections to each other and the world around us.

sei whale surfacing with boat and drone in the background.

(Jan. 15, 2026)

Mapping Meals to Protect Whales

An A&S researcher is working to develop models to predict whale behavior and prevent ship collisions.