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09/11/2026

"On this 25th anniversary, Syracuse University pauses to remember all who were lost, to honor those who responded with courage that day and in the years since, and to hold in mind the families and communities—in this country and beyond it—whose lives were permanently altered by what happened and by what followed." — Chancellor J. Michael Haynie

Today, and always, we remember 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

Syracuse University's Center for Science and Technology and Life Sciences Complex are where discovery is part of everyday student life 🔬

Take a closer look at these two connected buildings, home to state-of-the-art labs, hands-on research and the College of Arts and Sciences departments and programs shaping the next generation of scientists.

📱 The average American reaches for their phone (and other digital devices) about 186 times a day. On the latest "'Cuse C...
09/07/2026

📱 The average American reaches for their phone (and other digital devices) about 186 times a day. On the latest "'Cuse Conversations" podcast, two A&S faculty members explain what's actually driving that habit, and how to build a healthier one.

Matt Mulvaney, associate professor of human development and family science, and Zahra Vahedi, assistant teaching professor in the Syracuse University - Department of Psychology, dig into the psychology behind our phone habits. One key finding from Vahedi's own research: how much control you feel over your phone use predicts stress and anxiety better than how often you check it.

Their advice for building a healthier relationship with technology? Mute non-essential notifications. Pick up a book instead of scrolling. And if you're a parent, let screen time be a starting point for conversation with your kids, not a replacement for it.

Why avoiding rejection online might be quietly stunting emotional growth, and more, on the full episode ➡️ https://go.syr.edu/comms/PhonesPodcast

A color so iconic, we named ourselves after it 🍊 Drop your guess in the comments ⬇️
09/04/2026

A color so iconic, we named ourselves after it 🍊

Drop your guess in the comments ⬇️

🔋 The rare earth elements powering your phone, your electric car and countless other technologies probably didn't come f...
09/03/2026

🔋 The rare earth elements powering your phone, your electric car and countless other technologies probably didn't come from the United States, which relies on imports for roughly two-thirds of its rare earth consumption.

An A&S researcher is trying to help change that. Tao Wen, associate professor of Earth and environmental sciences, is part of a U.S. Department of Energy-funded project searching for domestic rare earth deposits hidden in weathered granite formations, similar to deposits currently mined in Asia.

His team's approach uses grounded in established geological science to help identify the most promising sites before committing to expensive, disruptive fieldwork.

📚 Evan Gohil ’29 attended Summer College at Syracuse University as a high schooler, for free, thanks to a partnership be...
09/02/2026

📚 Evan Gohil ’29 attended Summer College at Syracuse University as a high schooler, for free, thanks to a partnership between the University and The Syracuse City School District.

He studied neuroscience that summer. By the end of it, he knew Syracuse was where he belonged.

"Going through the program, I gained memories and a clearer idea of what to expect," says Gohil, now an A&S student. "In retrospect, the first few weeks of college were very similar to what Pre-College was."

He says the independence the program gave him was eye-opening, and that the neuroscience course itself showed him he could pursue a pre-med track through paths beyond just biology.

As a first-generation student, Gohil says that head start mattered even more and made the biggest transition of his life feel a little smaller.

When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed from cardiac arrest during a 2023 Monday Night Football game, the team'...
08/31/2026

When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed from cardiac arrest during a 2023 Monday Night Football game, the team's physician was right there. Dr. Marc Fineberg ’89 helped save his life.

"I'm proud of how we responded and of all the good that has come from the tragic event," he says, pointing to a subsequent spike in interest in CPR training.

Fineberg, who majored in biology at A&S, has served as the Bills' team doctor since 2015. His job includes providing on-field coverage during games and practices, performing surgeries, conducting physicals and assessing player availability and performance, all while coordinating the team's emergency action plans.

Fineberg credits Syracuse University with teaching him skills like critical thinking and time management, ones he still relies on today.

Fineberg is one of several Syracuse graduates working across the Bills' front office, including data analysts, a video producer and the team's director of communications ➡️ https://www.syracuse.edu/stories/buffalo-bills-syracuse-alumni/

From the Dean's Desk: A welcome to the A&S community and a look at the career-building opportunities that make this coll...
08/28/2026

From the Dean's Desk: A welcome to the A&S community and a look at the career-building opportunities that make this college different 🍊

In the North Syracuse Central School District, students are exploring the Holocaust and its literature in novel ways, th...
08/26/2026

In the North Syracuse Central School District, students are exploring the Holocaust and its literature in novel ways, through direct discussion with the Syracuse University students studying it too.

That's a snapshot of Traveling Teaching, an initiative created by Professor Harvey Teres that's placed A&S students in four Central New York high school classrooms this year, covering subjects like Holocaust literature, Shakespeare and Indigenous studies.

There's also a full-circle moment here. The Nottingham High School teacher who partnered with the Shakespeare course, Sinead Feeney O'Connor, is a 2025 SU graduate who took that same class herself as a student, and is now bringing its hands-on approach to her own students.

"It was wonderful to see my students with thoughtful questions about college and life after high school, and to see SU students so willing to interact with them and share honest reflections about their experiences," says Dan Jordan, an English teacher in the Hannibal Central School District.

Read about the Indigenous studies partnerships too ➡️ https://go.syr.edu/as/ConnectingClassrooms

08/23/2026

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