Reaching Great Heights
From an astronaut shattering the glass ceiling to researchers uncovering the secrets behind one of Earth's most notorious extinctions, A&S alumni, students and faculty are living decisively in an ever-changing world. In this issue you can read about the ways our A&S community is making a lasting impact to make the world healthier, more hopeful, and more human.
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Featured Stories
From Syracuse to Space
A&S alumna and astronaut Eileen Collins talks about her experiences as an A&S student and as a highly decorated pilot.
'Seeing Possibility For Myself'
The SUSTAIN program continues to cultivate and support STEM talent as it approaches its fifth year.
The Impact of Extinction
EES researchers explore lingering questions about the source of atmospheric sulfur that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Students like Jehan Muhialdain ’22 get a first-hand look at the financial industry thanks to programs like the Stocks and Finance and Winston Fisher immersions.
Reimagining the Core: A&S faculty, students and alumni take a fresh look at key curricular requirements.
An A&S Record: Five faculty members receive NSF CAREER grants to support their innovative research and educational outreach.
The Africa Initiative brings together students and faculty at Syracuse University with a shared interest in scholarship on Africa and Global Africans.
More from this issue
Karin Ruhlandt to Conclude Tenure as Dean of A&S
After leading the University's largest college for eight years, A&S Dean and Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Karin Ruhlandt will step down from her role as dean this summer.
A Commitment to Mathematical Excellence
A new scholarship in the Department of Mathematics honors the legacy of longtime faculty member Philip Throop Church.
Cover Story
A&S biologists' research was recently featured on the cover of journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
A&S in the News
From Newsweek to The Washington Post to the BBC, top media outlets turn to A&S faculty for insights and opinions on today's top stories.
Revisiting the Perpetual Peace Project
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, find out how the ideas and collaborations from the Humanities Center's 2008 Perpetual Peace Project are now more relevant than ever.
Finding Her Voice
Emmy-winning alumna AJ Willingham credits the WRC program with sparking her passion for writing.
Celebrating the Class of 2022
View highlights from this year's master's and bachelor's Convocation ceremonies, including an address by trustee and legendary broadcaster Mike Tirico '88. Also read about the inspiring faculty and students who were honored with awards in celebration of their research and academic excellence.
EES Researcher Investigates What Turned Ancient Subtropical Drylands Into Oases
Thonis Family Professor Tripti Bhattacharya was among an international team of researchers whose study was published in Nature Communications.
Earning an “Edge” in Career-Readiness
Edge certification demonstrates the value of students’ co-curricular learning to employers and graduate schools.