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 16, 2024
New bioethics professorship honors late alumna’s work across medicine and human rights
January 16, 2024
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…
January 12, 2024
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…
January 09, 2024
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…
January 02, 2024
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…
December 18, 2023
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…
December 14, 2023
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…
December 13, 2023
The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking first-year students from across the Case Western Reserve University campus to become the inaugural recipients of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation’s Fellowship in the new Experimental Humanities program. The program will begin in spring…
December 08, 2023
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to attend the Photo Minor Exhibit, which features works by students with a minor in photography. The exhibit will be on display from Monday, Dec. 11, through Friday, Jan. 19, at Sears think[box].
December 08, 2023
On Oct. 11, Pavel Fileviez Perez, of the Department of Physics, published an article in Physical Review D titled "Low Scale Seesaw with Local Lepton Number." Article summary The origin of the charged fermion and gauge bosons masses in the Standard Model of particle physics is well understood.…