College of Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary research, collaboratives and achievements define the Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences’ community—across countless disciplines. From literary awards and scientific discoveries to stories of social impact and student innovation, the College of Arts and Sciences is where bold ideas become newsworthy moments.
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Case Western Reserve University receives largest commitment to higher ed in Ohio history: $125M from Mandel Foundation
Record investment will fund four focus areas, including new humanities building, student scholarships, leadership initiatives, and ethical technological innovation
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June 26, 2026
Jonathan Sadowsky, Theodore J. Castele Professor of Medical History and chair of the Department of History at Case Western Reserve University, was named vice president and president-elect of the American Association for the History of Medicine. American Association for the History of Medicine is…
June 25, 2026
Four Case Western Reserve University students and five alumni are among those selected nationwide to receive Graduate Research Fellowships from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the 2026–2027 academic year.In total, 2,500 graduate research fellows were selected from a pool of nearly…
June 19, 2026
Two Classics faculty members continue a long-term excavation in Greece
June 18, 2026
If you’ve ever posed for a photo with Spartie, you might have encountered a smiling Madison Martinez—you just wouldn’t have known. Even behind Spartie’s perma-smile, it’s hard to resist the natural instinct to grin for a picture. And there are a lot of pictures when you’re portraying a campus…
June 12, 2026
Case Western Reserve biologists are intrigued by the potential
June 12, 2026
Case Western Reserve University license plates are available under the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Ohio Collegiate Plate Program. Through this initiative, Ohio residents can promote their alma mater and show their CWRU spirit while providing funds toward needed scholarship support for students.Bryce…
June 10, 2026
A conversation with Jordan Swisher (CWR ’15), co-founder of a chemicals startup in stealth mode
June 10, 2026
Making the decision to retire is a significant milestone. For those who have worked in one place for the majority of their careers, it’s even more meaningful. This summer, a number of Case Western Reserve University faculty members are taking that step after more than 25 years of service to the…
June 09, 2026
When Pete Moore, PhD, arrives in Montenegro next spring, he'll be stepping into a new region of the world—and a new chapter in his research career.Moore, the Marcus A. Hanna Associate Professor of Politics at the Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences, recently received a…
June 09, 2026
As summer brings warmer weather and peak travel season, many people head to Lake Erie and other nearby waterways to swim, boat and enjoy the outdoors. But beneath the surface, many may not realize the environmental changes reshaping these bodies of water in ways that affect both ecosystems and…