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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(Feb. 3, 2023)
A&S Music History Professor Receives Carnegie Grant to Study Women’s Music in West AfricaAMH Professor Ruth Opara will travel to Nigeria in May to explore music performance practices and develop a scholarly exchange program between students in Nigeria and Syracuse.

(Jan. 19, 2023)
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(Oct. 24, 2022)
CFAC Celebrates 50 YearsThe Community Folk Art Center fulfills a mission to bridge campus and the community through the arts.

(Sept. 13, 2022)
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(Sept. 12, 2022)
Cool Class: European Music Before 1800 (HOM/MHL 267)Music history students visit SCRC for a hands-on research lesson.