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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.

  • Five students smile in front of research poster boards at an academic symposium, with one poster titled 'Are First-Generation Students Happy at Syracuse University?' visible behind them.
    May 12, 2026 A&S Students Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research Festival

    Students 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 Evolution

    A 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 Ethics

    As 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 Leaders

    The 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 Awaits

    College 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.

  • One student takes another's blood pressure in a classroom lab
    April 17, 2026 Cool Class: Anatomy and Physiology

    Through a flipped classroom, weekly labs and a medical school visit, the anatomy and physiology sequence prepares students for the demands of healthcare.

  • A three-panel schematic showing the Dsk2 protein progressing from a single monomer, to a dynamic self-assembled oligomeric network, to a liquid-liquid phase-separated condensate, with double-headed arrows indicating reversible transitions.
    April 2, 2026 Protein Helps Cells Handle Stress

    Syracuse 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&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 New “Lock-and-Key” Chemistry

    Syracuse 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 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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    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.