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Culture, Community and Change

Complex social forces continue to shape our world. Drawing on our expertise in languages, cultures, creative expression, philosophy and more, A&S researchers address these challenges through research, teaching and community engagement. By deepening our understanding of human differences and building capacity to work across these differences, we help inclusive and resilient communities thrive in a divided world.

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(March 20, 2026)

The Art of Translation

From a Turkish prison to the Metropolitan Opera, A&S faculty members reveal what it truly takes to bridge languages, cultures and centuries through translation.

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(March 17, 2026)

Meaning Behind the Music

An A&S music historian has been awarded a National Humanities Center summer residency to explore how Afro-Cuban film soundtracks shaped cultural representation and framed Caribbean identity for global audiences.

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(Feb. 26, 2026)

Tom Hanks to Star in Film Adaptation of Saunders’ Book

The collaboration brings George Saunders’ award-winning "Lincoln in the Bardo" to the screen through a hybrid live-action and stop-motion movie featuring Tom Hanks as President Abraham Lincoln.

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(Feb. 24, 2026)

A “Lost” Portrait Found

A newly discovered 18th-century painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds inspires this year's Ray Smith Symposium on the politics of portraiture.

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(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.

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(Feb. 19, 2026)

Ph.D. Student Recognized for Research on Islam and Indigenous Traditions

Religion doctoral student Andi Alfian is advancing global conversations on Indigenous Islamic traditions through award-winning research and a new book chapter on the relationship between humans and animals in Indonesia.

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(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.

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(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.

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.

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(Jan. 28, 2026)

Making Every Identity Count

A Syracuse University professor has created a free tool to help researchers handle complex identity responses with greater care and transparency in surveys.

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(Jan. 23, 2026)

Studying Abroad in Sydney, Australia

Tyler Branigan reflects on his time studying at the University of Sydney from July to December 2025. He thanks the Coronat Scholarship for making it happen.

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.

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