College of Arts and Sciences

A&S students own the future.
Why? They're not content simply to witness history. They're driven to make the world healthier, more hopeful and more human. Thanks to a powerful blend of top-tier research, stellar faculty, customizable academics and experiential learning, A&S | Maxwell students are ready for nearly anything. Plus, personalized academic and career advising, access to a robust A&S alumni network and exclusive credentials like Edge certification all help students transition seamlessly from campus to life after graduation.
With unbounded opportunity to parlay academic interests into real-world problem-solving, they're not just prepared for the future. They own it.
Current A&S News

Reaching Great Heights: Check out the latest alumni magazine to meet members of the A&S community who are achieving success in their profession, in research, and in scholarship.

Writing a Legacy: George Saunders G’88, whose short story was recently adapted into the Netflix film Spiderhead, is inspiring the next generation of writers at Syracuse University.

From Syracuse to Rwanda, alum David Mwambari G’10 uses the lessons he learned in A&S to effect change around the world.

Hidden in Plain Sight: A&S biologists say southern right whales choose nursery sites in shallow waters where predators cannot “eavesdrop” on communication between a mother and her young.
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A&S By The Numbers
50+ majors
in the natural sciences, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences
360
outstanding faculty members
R1
designation recognizing "very high research activity"
150
years of making the world healthier, hopeful, and more human
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