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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(May 12, 2026)
A&S Students Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research FestivalStudents gathered at the Life Sciences Complex to present their work to faculty, staff, peers and guests.
(May 7, 2026)
Shared Work, Lasting ImpactThe Engaged Humanities Network’s annual Community Showcase brings collaborators together to demonstrate how shared knowledge and investment strengthen Central New York.
(May 5, 2026)
Caste Across ContinentsThe Department of Women’s and Gender Studies marked Dalit History Month with a two-part event examining the Dalit diaspora and methodologies for anti-caste scholarship.
(April 21, 2026)
The Future AwaitsCollege of Arts and Sciences seniors reflect on how diverse academic, research, experiential and study abroad opportunities available at Syracuse have shaped their paths and prepared them for life beyond graduation.
(April 21, 2026)
Shakespeare in the Present TenseReimagining the Bard to understand ourselves and the world.
(April 21, 2026)
Simulated Disaster Training on CampusA live hazard response exercise brings hands-on learning to forensic science students.
(April 1, 2026)
Career-Ready with RembrandtA new exhibition allows art history majors to work with 17th-century pieces as they curate “Undressed: The Nude in Dutch Art” at the University Art Museum.
(March 31, 2026)
Department Receives Sankofa AwardThe award recognizes the department's support of African American students in their endeavors at Syracuse University.
(March 20, 2026)
The Art of TranslationFrom a Turkish prison to the Metropolitan Opera, A&S faculty members reveal what it truly takes to bridge languages, cultures and centuries through translation.
(March 17, 2026)
Meaning Behind the MusicAn 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.
(Feb. 26, 2026)
Tom Hanks to Star in Film Adaptation of Saunders’ BookThe 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.
(Feb. 24, 2026)
A “Lost” Portrait FoundA newly discovered 18th-century painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds inspires this year's Ray Smith Symposium on the politics of portraiture.