College of Arts and Sciences

Aviva Rothman, the inaugural Dean’s Associate Professor in the Department of History, recently discussed her recent book, The Dawn of Modern Cosmology: Copernicus to Newton, on an episode of the podcast Why This Universe. Rothman’s book focuses on the Copernican revolution, and the podcast discusse...

Stacy McGaugh, professor of astronomy, recently took part in a discussion on astrophysicist Phil Halper's popular YouTube podcast series. In the episode, “Astronomy Debate: Dark Matter or Modified Gravity?,” McGaugh and cosmologist Simon White debate whether anomalous measurements in astronomy, li...

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Department of Anthropology for the 2024 Kassen Lecture featuring Elizabeth Carpenter-Song (GRS ’04, ’07, anthropology), a research associate professor at Dartmouth College, Thursday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. in the Tinkham Ve...

The Case Western Reserve University community is mourning the loss of Arnold Caplan, professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences and founding director of the university’s Skeletal Research Center. He was 82. A distinguished scientist, Caplan left an indelible mark on the field of rege...

When fourth-year student Milana Sacco first stepped foot on campus, she knew right away that Case Western Reserve was the perfect fit for her. It was the only university she found that accommodated her academic aspirations: a bachelor’s degree in business management with a secondary major in theater...

Tea, with its diverse array of types and flavors, is often recognized for its host of health benefits, from supporting weight loss efforts and helping regulate blood sugar levels to reducing stress and anxiety and contributing to improved oral, heart and digestive health. Xin Zhang But while mi...

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to the next Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series event Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. The series is a collaborative effort by the African American Alumni Association, Case Western Reserve University's Of...

Whether through his scholarly work or his interactions with colleagues and students, Gilbert Doho’s concern for others was evident throughout his 20 years at Case Western Reserve. “Gilbert Doho was formed of passion and decisiveness, yes,” said colleague Denise Caterinacci, senior instructor of It...

To recognize the contributions postdoctoral researchers make to Case Western Reserve University—and their respective fields—The Daily has partnered with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs on a new monthly series. Know an outstanding postdoc making an impact at CWRU or in their field? Nominate them t...

President Eric W. Kaler announced today that Joy K. Ward will be Case Western Reserve University’s next provost and executive vice president, effective Jan. 1, 2024. “As dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and, more recently as interim provost, Joy has distinguished herself as a leader who exc...