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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November 21, 2025
The students in Case Western Reserve University’s undergraduate Class of 2029 aren’t the only new faces on campus this semester. We also welcomed new faculty members across the university, including in the College of Arts and Sciences. Read on to get to know some of those new faculty members,…
November 21, 2025
Kathryn C. Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science at the College of Arts and Sciences—examined the strategic and economic value of the vast Arctic region theis month’s Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations meeting. In her…
November 20, 2025
New research reveals Dunkleosteus was an oddball among ancient armored fishes
November 19, 2025
On display at Case Western Reserve University Wade Park Community Engagement Center
November 15, 2025
For Ed (ADL '64, MED '68) and Melinda Melton Sadar (FSM '66), Case Western Reserve University is more than just their alma mater—it is where their lifelong journey together began. After sharing glances in a Philosophy 101 class and then officially meeting in Thwing Hall, the couple is now…
November 10, 2025
Case Western Reserve University researchers say discovery of new inflammatory molecules could transform treatment
November 10, 2025
From AI to medieval robots, spring 2026 courses cover a wide range of interesting topics
November 07, 2025
Linebach’s “PHASIC” will premiere this weekend at Cleveland Dance Festival
October 31, 2025
The first time Kristina Bowdrie, PhD (CWR ’17), walked through the doors of Case Western Reserve University, she was a nervous first-year student hoping to find her footing. Twelve years later, she’s walking those halls again—this time as a mentor, researcher and assistant professor. For…
October 30, 2025
When Denna Iammarino, lecturer at Case Western Reserve University’s Department of English, began teaching her Academy Inquiry Seminars (AIQS) course—“What is a Book?: Art, Function, Form”—on campus, she hoped to offer students a more hands-on experience with various types of book…