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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Art history’s Erin Benay receives the International Fine Prints and Drawings Foundation’s Best Book of the Year award
Erin Benay, associate professor of art history, director of undergraduate studies and Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities, and Britany Salsbury, curator of prints and drawings at the Cleveland Museum of Art, won the Best Book of the Year Award from the International Fine Prints and…
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January 24, 2025
Climate change has had a notable impact on our planet’s weather, from prompting an increase in tropical storms to spurring melting ice caps. Those issues may seem far from Cleveland, but our region experiences global warming in its own ways—even if this week’s blast of frigid temperatures seems to…
January 17, 2025
John Bickers, the Jesse Hauk Shera Assistant Professor in the Department of History, recently earned accolades from the American Journalism Historians’ Association. Bickers co-authored “War Chief, Friend of the President, Prohibitionist: Would the ‘Real’ Little Turtle Please Stand Up?” with…
January 16, 2025
Researchers report plasmons in boron-doped diamond; quantum applications
January 14, 2025
Whether you're a vocalist, instrumentalist or looking to hone your skills, the Department of Music offers exciting opportunities for all. Case Western Reserve University students can: Join an ensemble: From Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir to jazz bands and chamber groups, there’s a place…
January 07, 2025
The University Wellness Program for faculty and staff members are offering two new Reflection Point groups in January. Those who have wanted to try this program in the past but weren’t sure they had time to read three books will have the chance to participate in a series focused exclusively on…
December 19, 2024
A day after the 2024 Presidential Election in November, Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science, tackled the topic at the City Club of Cleveland Happy Dog forum. Lavelle weighed in on the effects of the election results on U.S.…
December 17, 2024
Undergraduate student Lily McCloskey and Provost and Executive Vice President Joy Ward recently had the chance to sit down and bond over a common interest: plants. McCloskey, who cares for more than 20 plants in her off-campus room, and Ward, a widely recognized researcher in plant biology,…
December 17, 2024
When Case Western Reserve University’s Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB) opens in 2026, it will not only offer collaborative opportunities across the sciences and engineering departments but will also serve as a hub for humanistic inquiry. A $2 million grant from the…
December 13, 2024
The Galileo Galilei Institute for Theoretical Physics chose Pavel Fileviez Perez, associate professor of physics, for a Simons Fellowship to work on particle physics and cosmology. The Galileo Galilei Institute is one of the leading centers for theoretical physics. In partnership with the…
December 11, 2024
Kelvin Smith Library is accepting course reserve requests for the spring 2025 semester. Accepted materials include books and audiovisual materials (DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and CDs). Requests must be submitted via the form on the library’s website. Course reserves staff recommend submitting…