🧪 A&S behavioral ecologist Dana Cusano has received funding to predict when and where whales may feed, so mariners can avoid deadly collisions through advance warning.
05.03.2026 21:09 — 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
🧪 A&S behavioral ecologist Dana Cusano has received funding to predict when and where whales may feed, so mariners can avoid deadly collisions through advance warning.
05.03.2026 21:09 — 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Lights, camera, action! 📽️
Award-winning actor Tom Hanks is set to star as President Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of A&S professor George Saunders' G’88 bestselling novel, "Lincoln in the Bardo."
#SUArtSciences #BookSky #FilmSky
Congratulations to Dr. J. Michael Haynie on being named @syracuseu.bsky.social's 13th Chancellor! 🍊
03.03.2026 15:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🖼️ Two @suartmuseum.bsky.social exhibitions curated by members of the Department of Art and Music Histories present new ways of looking at history, representation and the narratives embedded in works of art.
Learn about the exhibitions ⤵️
February really delivered 🧡
Here's what made it special ➡️
The Engaged Humanities Network's new Public Scholarship Certificate offers graduate students, postdocs and community partners valuable opportunities for collaboration, community engagement and career advancement.
Learn about the PSC ⤵️
A person holds a small pile of freshly dug potatoes in both hands, with a colorful, striped cloth visible in the background. The cover reads "Arts & Sciences, Winter 2025-26" and includes the text "For People and Planet."
The newest A&S magazine is here! 🌎
Explore how A&S is building solutions for global challenges in our Winter 2025-26 edition, "For People and Planet" ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/ForPeople...
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New year, new faculty 🧑🏫
Meet the exceptional professors joining A&S this spring ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/NewFacultySpr26
Kathrine Switzer '68, G'72 and others stand on a basketball court, applauding. They are surrounded by a crowd of onlookers seated in stadium bleachers. The atmosphere appears celebratory.
Banner hanging from a metal structure displaying "Kathrine Switzer 261" with April 19, 1967, and a logo, against an industrial indoor background.
A group of people stand on a basketball court as Kathrine Switzer '68, G'72 is holding a framed Syracuse 261 bib. They are surrounded by a cheering crowd.
Making history, honoring history 🍊
Today we honored Kathrine Switzer '68, G'72 as part of National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Her iconic 261 bib now hangs in the JMA Wireless Dome rafters—a symbol of breaking barriers and changing women's sports forever.
"There’s this Chekhov quote that I’m kind of living by lately. He says a work of art doesn’t have to solve a problem — it just has to formulate it correctly."
Prof. George Saunders G’88 talks about his newest novel, meditation and more with @nytimes.com.
🧪 A&S researchers from diverse disciplines are working together to advance the understanding of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
10.02.2026 17:54 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
🧪 Ever wonder why a perfect spiral flies farther or if laces out really matters?
We're breaking down the surprising science behind football's biggest plays just in time for the Big Game 🏈
#SUArtSciences #Physics #SBLX
All eyes are on northern Italy today as the #WinterOlympics take center stage!
To help get ready for this year's competition, we caught up with our Italian Studies faculty to learn more about the culture, language and cuisine that make northern Italy a gold-medal destination 🥇
Two students wearing blue gloves working with plant seedlings in black trays in a greenhouse research space. Text overlay reads 'Climate Change and the Environment' with subtitle 'We're forging sustainable solutions through science, policy and community collaboration.'
Two colleagues collaborating at a computer workstation, one pointing at the screen while discussing. Text overlay reads 'Health and Well-Being' with subtitle 'We're accelerating breakthroughs in medicine and advancing discovery across the biological, behavioral and social dimensions of health.'
Diverse group of people seated around a table engaged in a collaborative workshop activity, examining photographs spread across a black tablecloth. Text overlay reads 'Culture, Community and Change' with subtitle 'We're helping build thriving communities through research, teaching, creative work and public partnerships.'
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Our new academic strategic plan, "Shaping the Future: Innovation, Engagement and Impact," aims to address the world’s most pressing challenges through its four central pillars.
Explore these pillars below and read the full plan here ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/ShapingTh...
🍺🧪 Dry January is coming to an end, but the benefits don't have to.
A&S professor Michelle Zaso explains the psychology behind temporary abstinence challenges and their potential for lasting behavior change.
"What's most healthy is when you have your individual goals and your couple goals."
A&S professor Eman Tadros was quoted in a recent USA Today article examining how couples should approach goal-setting in 2026.
A snow-covered tree in the foreground with the historic Hall of Languages in the background under a clear blue sky.
Students walking on a snowy path between historic university buildings.
Winter magic at #SyracuseU ❄️
28.01.2026 22:45 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
🧪 Tropical waters near the equator once had relatively more oxygen—the exact reverse of today, where the tropics host large marine dead zones.
A new study co-authored by Earth and environmental sciences professor Zunli Lu reveals when and why this planetary flip occurred 🌊
#ICYMI: Psychology professor Kevin Antshel has been named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, recognizing his outstanding contributions in the field.
27.01.2026 18:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Humanities Center's Syracuse Symposium returns!
This spring's programming—which begins tomorrow morning—examines how creative expression bridges divides, amplifies marginalized voices and strengthens our connections to each other and the world around us.
By leveraging shared interests and collaborations across the University, the Center for Health Behavior Research and Innovation is advancing research on health behaviors among veterans and military-connected individuals, positioning Syracuse as a national leader in this field.
22.01.2026 21:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🧪 About 900 years ago, observers saw a star blaze for six months before fading.
A&S researchers revisited this failed stellar explosion and found such events may be far more common than once thought, reshaping our understanding of stellar evolution and cosmic predictions.
Poster for MLK Day featuring a prominent image of Martin Luther King Jr. with the text 'MLK DAY - Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.' in bold lettering.
Today, we honor the message and mission of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will come together as a University this Sunday, January 25, for the 41st annual MLK Jr. Celebration.
🍊 Learn more: mlk.syr.edu
A&S in the News 🧪
Psychology professor Kevin Antshel was featured in a recent @huffpost.com article examining how frequently interrupting conversations may be a symptom of adult #ADHD.
#ICYMI: Art historian Romita Ray has been elected a Fellow of @antiquaries.bsky.social, joining other scholars whose research shapes our understanding of history across the globe 🖼️
15.01.2026 20:06 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Students often discover unexpected passions through first-year classes, influential mentors and diverse academic experiences.
Isabelle Epelbaum '27 found the right fit in A&S with biotechnology 🔬
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Person showing information on computer while another person takes notes.
Person sitting at a lab desk using a pipette.
Person sitting in front of computer taking notes.
From passion to pursuit, students are merging their interests in the lab 🍊🔬
Through the forensic science integrated learning major program, #SyracuseU students pair forensics with other majors to enhance their hands-on research. 🔗 Read their stories: https://bit.ly/3XZPts9
Two individuals walking along a snowy path on the Syracuse University campus during a snowfall, bundled up in winter coats and hats.
We're snow close to the first day of classes! ❄️
What're you most looking forward to this spring?
The Hill after dark 🌙
Take a nighttime walking tour of campus and experience the peaceful beauty of #SyracuseU after the sun sets.
Full tour: youtu.be/1VWtWKw_eAQ
