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.

Amid rising global urgency around digital defense, forensics faculty are drawing on real-world expertise to prepare the next generation of cybersecurity leaders 💻

Sign up NOW for Orange Central Homecoming! orangecentral.syr.edu 🔸Forever Orange Friday | Food, drinks & more in Miron Victory Court SATURDAY 🔸Homecoming Alumni Breakfast | Hear from Chancellor Syverud 🔸Tailgate on the Quad before 🍊🏈 Registration closes 10/12 at 11:59 p.m.

“That’s what matters to us—that Max leaves a lasting footprint.” 🧡 After losing their grandson Max to a brain tumor at 23, Peter ’63 and Susan Mellis created the Max Brown Scholarship to support English majors and honor his love of literature.

From improving cancer treatments to mining precious metal insights, step into the labs where students spent their summer developing research-driven responses to global challenges 🧪

We're so proud of the multiple A&S | Maxwell award recipients who will go on to teach, research and study around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program 🌎

A&S in the News 📰 Mona Awad, creative writing professor and celebrated author, reflects on creativity, identity and the enduring impact of her breakout novel "Bunny" in this interview with @theguardian.com. #SUArtSciences #BookSky

Gerald Greenberg, who will retire from Syracuse at the end of the fall semester, shaped generations of students, faculty and administrators—leaving behind a legacy of scholarly excellence, mentorship and unwavering commitment to the liberal arts 🍊 ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/Greenberg

Family Weekend starts now 🍊 We’re excited to welcome Orange families to campus for a weekend full of memories!

“Not everyone is on board, but I believe they will be in 10 or 20 years when they see how much better the education of their children is.” A&S professor Matthew Mulvaney discussed the impact of New York’s new Distraction-Free Schools law in this 315Mom article 📱

A&S Accomplishments 🏅 Three #SyracuseU faculty members, including A&S professor Dympna Callaghan, have been reappointed to the rank of University Professor, the University’s most senior and selective academic status.

New semester, new professors 🧑🏫 Meet the 15 distinguished scholars joining the College of Arts & Sciences this fall ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/NewFacult...

Through lakebed mapping on nearby Skaneateles Lake, research from the Department of Earth and Envionmental Sciences will help protect Syracuse's major drinking water source 🚰

It's that time of year again 🍂

A team of A&S researchers has discovered that physical forces—not just genes—help shape developing organs. This insight could pave the way for new treatments for birth defects, cancer and other health conditions 🧪

A summer of scholarly pursuits 🔬 Biology professor Chih Hung Lo and other #SyracuseU professors share how they used their summer break to prepare for the year ahead.

This weekend marked the 10-year anniversary of the first detection of gravitational waves. Syracuse University physicists played a pivotal role in this historic achievement, helping to open a new window into the Universe 🌌 #SUArtSciences #Physics ⚛️🧪

We will #NeverForget 🇺🇸

This fall, the Syracuse University Humanities Center is sending you an invitation to imagine 📨 Discover how creativity fuels innovation, community and well-being at the annual Syracuse Symposium, set to begin tomorrow evening ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/creativity

Congratulations to creative writing professor George Saunders G’88 on this well-deserved honor! 🎉

Last night's big comeback win marked the beginning of another busy season for Buffalo Bills team physician Dr. Marc Fineberg ’89 🏈 Learn how Fineberg and fellow A&S alumni Adrienne Scherenzel ’98 and Jared Diamond ’10 have found success across the sports world ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/SportsCar...

Tiny droplets, big breakthroughs 🧪 A&S scientists are uncovering how protein-managing droplets in cells respond to stress and aging. Their work could lead to new ways to prevent or treat brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and ALS.

A&S student and Project Mend editor Alexis Kirkpatrick reflects on how storytelling can foster healing, challenge injustice and deepen public understanding of freedom ✍️

As the new Cobb-Jones Clinical Psychology Endowed Professor, Sarah Karalunas will expand students access to advanced clinical training and research, preparing them to shape the future of public health. Meet Prof. Karalunas ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/Karalunas

To help new students settle in and thrive, A&S majors Isabella Berard ’28, Justin Gomez ’26 and Sydney Trapp ’26 share what they wish they knew during their first year at Syracuse 🍊

We're proud to welcome Brett Jakubiak and Antonio Tiongson as the new Renée Crown Honors Professors! Together, they'll bring new classes and engagement opportunities to students in the University's honors program. Read about the professors ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/HonorsProfs

Why are we here? 🤔 A&S physicists, honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize, are uncovering why the universe is made of matter—not antimatter, and bringing us closer to answering one of humanity’s oldest questions. #SUArtSciences #Physics ⚛️🧪

Today, Chancellor Syverud announced he will be stepping down at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. As he announces his departure, he reflected on over 12 years of accomplishments across the university. Read more → https://bit.ly/4lF6ktv

We’re so back 🍊 #FDOC

A&S in the News 📰 Physics professor Walter Freeman was quoted in a recent Daily Mail article discussing the rare "black moon" occurring on August 25 🌑

A&S Accomplishments 🏅 Forensic science and psychology alumnus Anthony Ruscitto's passion for service and helping veterans recently earned him a prestigious Tillman Scholarship. Learn more ⤵️

A weight loss drug without negative side effects? 💊 A&S chemists have uncovered a brain-based approach to weight loss that could bypass the nausea commonly associated with current medications. Their discovery may pave the way for safer treatments for obesity and diabetes. #ChemSky #MedSky

You're something special, A&S | Maxwell Class of 2029—and Dean Mortazavi and Dean Van Slyke can't wait to meet you! 🍊

A&S Accomplishments 🏅 Sending a BIG congratulations to A&S alumnus Josh Koskoff ’88 for being named one of TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2025"!

Can you believe it? The Fall semester is almost here! 🍂🎒 Whether you're a new or returning student, Welcome Week is your chance to dive into the Orange spirit and start building connections that will last a lifetime 🍊 Explore our #SUWelcome guide ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/WelcomeWe...

Orange Family, get ready to come home! 🧡 We can't wait to have you back on campus for Orange Central Homecoming Weekend! 💠 Relive your favorite memories 💠 Reunite with classmates 💠 Experience the magic of #SyracuseU once again 🍊 Registration is now open! orangecentral.syr.edu

As digital platforms change the way we engage with media, scholars like English Ph.D. candidate Meg Healy are turning to videographic criticism to reanalyze film, literature and culture 📹 Learn about videographic criticism ⤵️

There's nothing we love more than a good book! 📚💙 Celebrate #BookLoversDay with the latest and greatest works from our Department of English faculty and alumni ➡️ go.syr.edu/as/ENGBooks

A&S in the News 📰 Philosophy professor Ben Bradley was quoted in a @nypost.com article that highlights a new survey which revealed that many Americans are willing to compromise their morals for money ⤵️

How does a word like "yeet" go from internet slang to everyday speech? 💬 A&S #linguistics expert Christopher Green explains how new words catch on—and why some stick while others fade.

Forests are falling behind in the race against #ClimateChange, with new research from A&S scientists revealing it takes centuries for tree populations to adapt—far too slow to keep pace with today’s rapidly warming world 🌲 Read about the study ⤵️

A&S Accomplishments 🏅 Congratulations to Katsitsatekanoniahkwa Destiny Lazore ’26, a political science major in A&S | Maxwell and a Native American studies minor in A&S, for being named a 2025 Udall Scholar! Meet Lazore ➡️ go.syr.edu/comms/Udall25

Hello, Bluesky! 👋