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Health and Well-Being

From Parkinson’s to Alzheimer’s to relationships to drug and alcohol use disorders, A&S faculty and students are advancing human health and well-being through pioneering research, interdisciplinary partnerships and community outreach. Collaborations across neuroscience, psychology, biology and more lead to both comprehensive understanding of the disease and also innovative treatment solutions.

  • 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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    Dec. 3, 2025 Compassionate Care

    How hands-on experiences in A&S are shaping the future of empathetic healthcare.

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    Nov. 21, 2025 Syracuse University Aphasia Lab Clinician Receives National Recognition

    The honor recognizes leadership and advocacy work in speech-language pathology.

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    Oct. 30, 2025 Transforming Cancer Treatment with Ultrasound

    Syracuse University chemists are testing a novel method of using sound waves to activate chemotherapy drugs precisely where they're needed while sparing healthy cells.

  • Yuming Jiang headshot.
    Oct. 23, 2025 Decoding Protein Interactions

    Yuming Jiang ’25 turns undergraduate math-based research into a published physics breakthrough that could transform how scientists predict drug-protein interactions.

  • Two people standing beside a hospital bed.
    Oct. 13, 2025 Medical Training, On Campus

    Students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders have access to a new medical simulation lab, offering hands-on training without leaving campus.

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    Oct. 2, 2025 Yeast Proteins Reveal Mysteries of Drought Resistance

    Some proteins can survive drying out, returning to function when water is re-introduced. Revealing the chemical rules behind this ability could lead to longer-lasting medicines and drought resistant crops.

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    Sept. 15, 2025 Distinguished Scholars Join A&S Faculty in Fall 2025

    The cohort of new faculty exemplifies the College's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and problem-solving.

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    Sept. 4, 2025 Game On! A&S Grads’ Sports Careers

    From medicine to media to community leadership, Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences alumni are proving that a liberal arts education is foundational to success in the sports world.

  • Aug. 28, 2025 Summer Research: Major Impact

    Step into the labs where students spent their summer developing research-driven responses to global challenges, blending curiosity with impact.

  • Group of people standing on a dock with a boat and lake in the background.
    Aug. 22, 2025 Safer Lakes, Cleaner Water

    A new lakebed mapping initiative on Skaneateles Lake is helping scientists pinpoint nutrient-rich sediments that fuel harmful algal blooms (HABs), a growing threat to Syracuse’s major drinking water source.

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    Aug. 18, 2025 Forces Shape Organs

    Researchers have discovered that the slow, steady physical forces of tissues pushing and pulling on developing organs are just as important as genes and biochemistry in shaping how organs form in animal embryos.

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    Aug. 14, 2025 New Endowed Professor Appointed

    Sarah L. Karalunas, a Syracuse native, has been named Cobb-Jones Clinical Psychology Endowed Professor.

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    Aug. 7, 2025 Protein Droplets: A New Way to Understand Disease

    Syracuse University scientists are exploring how our cells use tiny, temporary droplets to gather, fix or degrade damaged proteins in a new multidisciplinary research effort that could have implications in treating diseases such as Alzheimer’s and ALS.

  • A microscopic view of the hindbrain reveals “support cells” (highlighted in green, red, yellow and purple).
    July 30, 2025 Shortcut to Weight Loss: No Nausea Required

    Medicinal chemists at Syracuse University have identified a potential new way to help people lose weight without the nausea and vomiting that make most patients stop taking popular drugs like Ozempic.

  • An adult playing with a child during therapy session.
    July 1, 2025 A&S Expands Health-Related Academic Offerings

    The Department of Human Development and Family Science joins the College of Arts and Sciences, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, enriching student opportunities and advancing research that supports individuals and families across their lives.

  • Phyllis Greenberger and Bill Clinton at the White House.
    Feb. 27, 2025 'Never Take No for an Answer'

    A&S alumna Phyllis E. Greenberger ’64 transformed the landscape of women's health research.

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    Nov. 18, 2024 Cultivating Community Through Augmentative Communication

    A conversation club in A&S’ Gebbie Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic enhances well-being and feelings of connectedness for individuals with speech and language disorders.

  • Graphic that reads National ADHD Awareness Month.
    Sept. 30, 2024 What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults?

    In recognition of October being ADHD Awareness Month, psychology professor Kevin Antshel provides expert insights on the rising ADHD diagnosis rates and the key signs to consider when thinking about seeking an evaluation.

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    Sept. 27, 2024 Can Folic Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy Help Prevent Autism and Schizophrenia?

    Biology Professor Jessica MacDonald has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate maternal folic acid’s role in promoting healthy brain development.