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

Courses like "Science of Shipwrecks" in the Department of Biology prepare students for life beyond the classroom by providing engaging content that helps them see themselves and the world through a wider lens 🚢 #AcademicSky

A&S in the News 🧪 Biology professor Angela Oliverio and grad student Beryl Rappaport were featured in @nature.com for their team’s groundbreaking discovery of ‘fire amoeba’—challenging assumptions about the limits of complex life ➡️ go.nature.com/48REUwc

As we close out another year on the hill, here's a look at some of our favorite photos from the last 12 months 🧡 What was your favorite moment of 2025?

Prof. Patrick W. Berry founded Project Mend on a powerful premise: self-expression through writing holds transformative potential ✍️ The initiative recently received an award from the Coalition for Community Writing for its work in empowering justice-impacted individuals.

Congratulations to A&S alumna Lily King G’95, whose new novel, "Heart the Lover," was named TIME's best book of 2025! 🎉 #BookSky

Not a creature was stirring ❄️✨ Wishing you a peaceful holiday break, #SyracuseU 🧡

🧪 A&S researchers are revealing how climate and geology interact to shape East Africa’s Rift Valley—providing critical insights for hazard assessment in the region where early humans evolved.

’Tis the season for Holiday Orange! 🍊✨

🧪 SU’s summer physics program for local high school students expanded this year thanks to support from the University and the Syracuse City School District. The program lessens financial barriers and prepares students for jobs in the region’s growing #STEM sector.

Today, we remember the 270 people who lost their lives in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing 37 years ago. We honor their memory, forever and always 💙

Happy first day of winter, A&S! ❄️ Today may be the shortest day of the year, but brighter (and longer) days are just around the corner ☀️

#ICYMI: Creative writing professor George Saunders G'88 was honored with the 2025 National Book Award for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters by @nationalbook.bsky.social 🏅 Watch Prof. Saunders' acceptance ⬇️

A&S physicist Eric Coughlin explores how supermassive black holes shred stars in this groundbreaking cosmic research 🧪

As the A&S community prepares to leave campus for a well-deserved break, Dean Mortazavi shares his end-of-semester holiday message ❄️

🧪 What is the meiotic spindle? And what does it do? Physics researchers are studying this tiny, machine-like organ to improve our understanding and treatment of infertility, miscarriage, genetic disorders and other pregnancy complications.

A&S Accomplishments 🏅 A&S scholars earned 6 of the 11 awards for excellence in research innovation that were bestowed at the BioInspired Institute’s annual symposium this semester.

A&S in the News 📱 Prof. Matthew Mulvaney, a parenting and child development researcher, emphasized the need for nuanced research on how technology restrictions affect student behavior and well-being in this @washtimes.bsky.social article. #SUArtSciences #AcademicSky

The finish line is in sight! Classes are wrapping up and study sessions are in full swing 📚 You’ve got this, #SyracuseU! 🧡🍊

🧪 Working alongside scientists worldwide, A&S physicists are decoding neutrino secrets that may finally solve one of #physics' most profound mysteries: Why does the Universe exist?

Today is Giving 'CUSEday! 🍊 When the #SyracuseU community comes together, we create lasting change for students and our Orange family 🧡 Make an impact: https://go.syr.edu/mc/giving-tuesday

Through volunteering, Orange student-athletes like Anna Rupert ’26—a philosophy major in A&S—are supporting their neighbors in need, setting a positive example and developing into leaders 🍊

A&S in the News 🐋 Biology professor Susan Parks, an expert on marine mammal communication, was a guest on @theglobeandmail.com's The Decibel podcast where she discussed the vocalization of North Atlantic right whales.

A&S students are driving research innovation 🧪 Physics Ph.D. student Yuming Jiang ’25 recently published a study that could transform how scientists predict drug-protein interactions—advancing disease research and pharmaceutical development.

Time to rest and recharge ✨ (📸: @syracuseu.bsky.social)

A&S in the News 👩❤️👨 Eman Tadros, a professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, was quoted in a @usatoday.com article exploring why the public is captivated by breakups between celebrities.

Four A&S professors recently earned grants through the Office of Research’s Good to Great program, which helps faculty secure major external funding by supporting the resubmission and revision of promising grant proposals. #SUArtSciences #AcademicSky

First-year A&S student Andrew Mo ’29 (aka Syrup) dominates as one of the world’s best Super Smash Bros. players, competing for @syracuseu.bsky.social's varsity esports team 🎮 #SmashSky

🧪 Chemotherapy has long been a cornerstone of cancer treatment, but its effectiveness comes at a cost. To address this, A&S chemists are testing a novel method of using sound waves to activate chemotherapy drugs precisely where they're needed while sparing healthy cells. #MedSky #ChemSky

A&S in the News 🎙️ Psychology professor Jeewon Oh was a guest on WCNY's Checkup From the Neck-Up podcast where she discussed how our sense of security—both within ourselves and in our relationships—affects emotional well-being.

🧪 A&S chemists are uncovering the chemical principles that help proteins survive extreme drying and rehydration—insights that could lead to longer-lasting medicines and drought-resistant crops. #SUArtSciences #ChemSky

Indigenous Knowledge, Global Impact 🌎 This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, discover how A&S faculty like Mariaelena Huambachano are cultivating Indigenous scholarship—and empowering the next generation to carry it forward. #SUArtSciences #NAHM #FoodJustice

To all who served, we thank you. Your courage and sacrifice are never forgotten. #VeteransDay #BestPlaceforVeterans 🍊

A&S in the News 🎶 Music history professor Theo Cateforis was quoted in a recent @nytimes.com article examining how Taylor Swift's influence extends beyond music to affect museums, nonprofits and local businesses through devoted fan engagement. #MusicSky

A&S in the News 🐕 Medical ethics specialist Samuel Gorovitz was quoted in a @nytimes.com article examining the science and ethical considerations surrounding animal cloning, focusing on Tom Brady's decision to clone his late dog. #PhilSky

🧪 Did you know that Earth's deep oceans weren't always teeming with life? A new study from Earth sciences professor Linda Ivany reveals how ancient forests transformed the seas 390 million years ago, enabling diverse marine life to thrive in deeper waters.

Mathematics major Sadie Meyer ’26 grew up knowing how complex and fragile fertility can be. Now, as a student researcher, she’s studying innovative approaches to women’s health 🧪 #WomenInSTEM

Happy #Halloween, A&S! 🎃 Art and music histories professors Romita Ray and Theo Cateforis discuss their favorite pieces of spooky media and what makes them their go-to ghoulish works this time of year. #SUArtSciences #Art #MusicSky

Through Syracuse STEAM Engines, an initiative developed by interim African American Studies chair James Haywood Rolling Jr., local high school students and artists are reimagining neglected spaces as vibrant public places.

A&S in the News 📰 Psychology professor Kevin Antshel was quoted in a recent @huffpost.com article exploring how a common conversational habit — jumping in with personal anecdotes — may be linked to adult #ADHD.

The #SyracuseU community came together to celebrate Diwali, the festival of the lights ✨

A&S in the News 📗 "We Love You, Bunny," the newest novel from creative writing professor Mona Awad, is one of five books that have been shortlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize. The $100,000 annual award recognizes the best in Canadian fiction. @gillerprize.bsky.social #BookSky

What are the limits of life on Earth? Could life exist under similar conditions elsewhere in the Universe? These are the questions driving groundbreaking research by A&S biology professor Angela Oliverio 🧪

More memories and more Orange pride! 🧡 Thanks to everyone who came back to celebrate with us at #OrangeCentral!

As global temperatures rise, understanding sea-level projections is critical for informed policy decisions. A&S Earth scientists are exploring how meltwater beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet affects ice dynamics and contributes to changes in global sea levels 🧪

A&S alumnus Joe Bockskopf ’84 and his wife Linda are creating a legacy of educational opportunity through The Syracuse Promise 🍊 Their endowed scholarship supports students in the SUSTAIN program—providing financial aid and holistic support to help them thrive academically and professionally.

"Homesickness is a common and normal emotional reaction to living in a new place." A&S professor Afton Kapuscinski and #SyracuseU counseling director Carrie Brown share how students can feel more at home on campus 🏠

Can you be-leaf we've already reached Fall Break? 🍂

A&S in the News 📰 Matthew Mulvaney, associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, was quoted in a recent @nytimes.com article examining why heated interactions occur at sporting events.