College of Arts and Sciences

Hall of Languages clocktower behind blooming white flowers.

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

Eileen Collins standing in front of a plane.

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.

David Mwambari teaching a class of students.

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

Southern right whale near the beach in Ribanceira, Brazil.

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.