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Communication and Rhetorical Studies Professor Wins Prestigious Scholar Award from National Communication Association
Charles E. Morris III, professor and chair of the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and affiliated professor of LGBT studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, received the 2021 Douglas…
Advancing Understanding of the Link Between Pain and Nicotine Consumption
It is extremely rare for a pre-doctoral student to receive recognition and funding from the National Institutes of Healthās National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Thatās why Syracuse University psychology professor Joseph W. Ditre is so incredibly proud of doctoral…
Professors Use Machine Learning to Guide the Design of Stable Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles are tiny particles, made of only a few hundred atoms, that are helping to create the worldās newest āsmartā surfaces and systems. Nanoparticles are playing a key role in the development of such cutting-edge consumer products as transparent sunscreens…
New Arts and Sciences, Maxwell Certification Gives Students an ‘Edge’ After Graduation
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) | the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs thrive on a mix of top-tier academics and hands-on opportunities. Now, thanks to a brand-new certification found only at A&S | Maxwell,…
College of Arts and Sciences Mourns Loss of Retired Professor Hank Mullins
Hank Mullins, a faculty member for nearly 30 years in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), passed away in July at age 69. Mullins grew up in the Hudson Valley village…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ā80 to Address the Syracuse University and SUNY ESF Classes of 2020 During Commencement Sept. 19
New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul ā80, the stateās 57th governor and first female to hold the stateās highest office, will deliver the address at Syracuse Universityās Class of 2020 Commencement ceremony Sunday, Sept. 19, in the stadium. The ceremony…
The Growing Issue of Vaccine Hesitancy
Afton Kapuscinski, assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Psychological Services Center, was quoted byĀ Newsweek for the article “Low Vaccination Rates Among Young People Indicate Vaccine Hesitancy is Not Just Political.” Kapuscinski discussed…
NEH Grant Awarded to Romita Ray to Convene Leading Scholars for an International Research Workshop and Symposium
Growing up in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in eastern India, Romita Ray developed a deep appreciation for the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall (VMH) and its exquisite collection of art and 64 acres of gardens. The urban landmark is the most visited…
Leading Thinkers: New Faculty Join College of Arts and Sciences
Dean Karin Ruhlandt of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) welcomes 11 new professors this fall. Rising stars in their fields, Ruhlandt says they bring unsurpassed scholarship and innovative instruction to help students prepare to take on the challenges…
La Casitaās New Exhibition Celebrates Decade of Cultural Engagement in CNY
Hands-on learning and cultural exchange are the hallmarks of learning in the College of Arts and Sciences. One of the best-known examples of this is La Casita Cultural Center, where for the past decade students from the college and across…