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.
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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.
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May 11, 2026 Sourdough Helps Syracuse Scientists Understand EvolutionA new $2.1 million grant from the NIH will support the Oliverio lab’s fermented food research over the next five years.
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April 28, 2026 The Evolution of EthicsAs Samuel Gorovitz prepares to retire in May, the former A&S dean and founding figure of bioethics reflects on the field he helped build.
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April 28, 2026 Biotechnology Students Connect with Industry LeadersThe third annual Biotechnology Conference included a day of networking with companies like AstraZeneca, a panel discussion and a poster session, connecting students with career-building opportunities.
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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.
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April 17, 2026 Cool Class: Anatomy and PhysiologyThrough a flipped classroom, weekly labs and a medical school visit, the anatomy and physiology sequence prepares students for the demands of healthcare.
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April 2, 2026 Protein Helps Cells Handle StressSyracuse University scientists learned how a flexible, reshaping protein creates temporary sorting and storing centers in stressed cells to potentially protect their health. A companion study found that disrupting this process could be linked to ALS.
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Feb. 19, 2026 Bold New Strategic Plan Energizes A&SThe 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 New “Lock-and-Key” ChemistrySyracuse University researchers are developing a new chemistry platform that could keep therapeutic drugs inactive until they reach a tumor, offering a potential path to safer, more precise cancer treatment.
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Feb. 13, 2026 A&S Faculty Come Together to Launch ASPThe 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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Jan. 15, 2026 Creativity for Healing and TransformationThis 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 CareHow 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 RecognitionThe honor recognizes leadership and advocacy work in speech-language pathology.
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Oct. 30, 2025 Transforming Cancer Treatment with UltrasoundSyracuse University chemists are testing a novel method of using sound waves to activate chemotherapy drugs precisely where they're needed while sparing healthy cells.
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Oct. 23, 2025 Decoding Protein InteractionsYuming Jiang ’25 turns undergraduate math-based research into a published physics breakthrough that could transform how scientists predict drug-protein interactions.
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Oct. 13, 2025 Medical Training, On CampusStudents 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 ResistanceSome 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 2025The 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 CareersFrom 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.
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Aug. 28, 2025 Summer Research: Major ImpactStep into the labs where students spent their summer developing research-driven responses to global challenges, blending curiosity with impact.