George Saunders G'88, professor of English and a faculty member of the M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing, has been named to the 2013 TIME 100, the magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Fellow professor and writer Mary Karr wrote a tribute to Saunders in the magazine's print and online editions.

A groundbreaking new study by SU geophysicist Robert Moucha reveals that the Earth's mantle affects sea-level rise estimates. Much of his work involves a prehistoric shoreline along the U.S. East Coast.

Biologist Jason Fridley is traveling to New Zealand on a Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to study the evolution of non-native plants. Much of his work will involve developing experiments with invasive species.

The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), directed by James T. Spencer, has announced its spring schedule, with concerts throughout Central and Upstate New York. SUBE is administered by The College of Arts and Sciences and is its official ensemble-in-residence.