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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September 11, 2026
Case Western Reserve University is proud to welcome its newest cohort of accomplished faculty members across our schools and colleges. From pioneering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and quantum gravity to advancing suicide prevention, pediatric surgery, and sustainable energy, these…
September 10, 2026
A redesigned course is helping students explore the biology of stress, while building communications skills.
September 09, 2026
When Case Western Reserve University juniors Aditi Bohre and Mahek Goel began gaining healthcare experience through various volunteer opportunities and jobs, they came to the same realization: Many people struggle not only to understand their health but also the systems they must navigate to…
September 09, 2026
Radhika P. Atit, PhDProfessor in the Department of Biology at the College of Arts and SciencesThe inspiration for out-of-the-box research ideas might sometimes come from “dreams.” That was the case for the latest research of Radhika P. Atit, PhD, professor in the Department of Biology at the…
September 08, 2026
Rhyder Swen arrived at Case Western Reserve University with plans to study computer science and electrical engineering while pursuing minors in mathematics and computer gaming. What he didn’t expect was that he would later add several more areas of study: computer engineering, systems and control…
September 02, 2026
The Lorna Fung Memorial Graduate Fellowship AwardExpected Graduation Year: 2026Major: Speech Language PathologyAmber See, a Case Western Reserve double alumna, was awarded The Lorna Fung Memorial Graduate Fellowship Award during her final semester of her master’s program in Speech Language…
September 02, 2026
An alumnus helped one student turn a semester abroad into something deeper.
August 28, 2026
Gary Galbraith, MFA (CIT '86; GRS '88, dance), has been named chair of the Department of Dance at Case Western Reserve University's College of Arts and Sciences. Since 1999, Galbraith has been part of the department’s faculty and in May 2026, he received the title of Distinguished University…
August 28, 2026
Aysegul Zeren, PhD, has been appointed acting director of the International Studies Program at Case Western Reserve University for the 2026–27 academic year.Zeren will lead the interdisciplinary program while the program’s director, Damaris Puñales–Alpízar, is on sabbatical during the fall semester…
August 28, 2026
Barbara Mann, PhD, has been named acting chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Case Western Reserve University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Mann, who joined CWRU in 2023, is the college’s inaugural Stephen H. Hoffman Professor of Modern Hebrew Language and Literature.…