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2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions
Two events happening this summer showcase the unique scholarly and cultural contributions of College of Arts and Sciences faculty. Comics: A nine-film series at The Dryden Theatre in Rochester, New York, will explore comic book adaptations in film. Canvas: An…
IDJC Launches New Poll With Ipsos That Tracks Attitudes Toward Civic Engagement, Democracy
University’s Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC), in partnership with Ipsos, is launching a new poll that measures attitudes toward civic engagement, democracy and news and information. Each wave of findings from the Syracuse University-Ipsos American Identity poll is…
What’s Happening in CNY: How to Keep Cool in the Summer Heat
With meteorologists predicting this summer to be one of the hottest summers on record, it is important to know how to keep cool this summer. Here are some tips on what you can do to stay safe on those extremely…
3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars
Three talented and passionate Syracuse University student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by the Pat Tillman Foundation. The award unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and…
Physicist Awarded NASA Grant to Model One of the Cosmos’ Most Extreme Events
Eric Coughlin, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently awarded a grant from NASA for his project entitled, “Extragalactic Outbursts and Repeating Nuclear Flares From Tidal Disruption Events.” The three-year, $346,000 award will support his…
Mask Bans are a Heavy Burden for People with Disabilities
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced she was considering banning face masks in the New York subways, based on concerns about people hiding their faces while committing antisemitic crimes. Additionally, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she was thinking about similar…
Community Review Board Issues Annual Report to University Community
The University’s Community Review Board (CRB), an independent and cross-functional campus group that reviews and provides input on certain matters involving the Department of Public Safety (DPS), released its annual report of findings and conclusions to the community this week….
Gamechangers: Esports Degree Program Enjoys Successful Launch (Podcast)
Beginning in the fall, Syracuse University’s electronic sports, or esports, academic degree program will welcome admitted students to campus for classes. This past academic year served as “Year Zero” for the esports degree program, which employs a holistic, experiential learning-based…
Drama Department Ranked Among The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Best Drama Schools in the World
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama among the 25 best drama schools in the world for the second consecutive year. Ranked No. 23 in THR’s June 19 issue, the department…
What’s Driving Increased Rainfall in the Eastern US? A&S Researchers Seek Answers
Widespread climate change from global warming has devastating and lasting effects on human health, infrastructure and food production. As temperatures rise, certain areas are dealing with intense droughts and water scarcity, while other regions are experiencing catastrophic rainfall and flooding….