College of Arts and Sciences

The poet facing down the end of the worldThe Atlantic: Walt Hunter, chair of the Department of English at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed the work of American poet, Jorie Graham, who’s often cited as one of the most celebrated poets of the American post-war generation. “For more than fou...

The Kentucky Derby is the longest continuously held sporting event in the United States, with the first event being held in 1875—but chances are you don’t know much about it beyond its fanfare. The 2023 Kentucky Derby—taking place May 6 in Louisville, Kentucky—is the 149th renewal of the horse race...

Every year, countless individuals look forward to Cinco de Mayo (May 5) as a day to shamelessly enjoy tacos and similar Hispanic foods. Yet, there are many misconceptions associated with the day—down to its origins, which are often associated with Mexico's independence from Spain (an act that actual...

Are you interested in environmental justice, art and architecture, or passionate about sustainable practices? The Department of Art History and Art will host a community-centered town hall event with local leaders in sustainability, waste policy and environmental justice. Titled “From Lake to Lagoo...

President Kaler praises Vinson’s contributions; names Dean Joy K. Ward to serve as interim provost Ben Vinson III Case Western Reserve President Eric W. Kaler announced today that Provost Ben Vinson III will step down June 30 to lead Howard University, a nationally renowned historically Black inst...

April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the diverse population of Arab Americans in the United States. It’s the third year that the month has been formally recognized by the federal government. To recognize the occasion, The Daily is putting a...

April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the diverse population of Arab Americans in the United States. It’s the third year that the month has been formally recognized by the federal government. To recognize the occasion, The Daily is putting a...

The Department of Music will host a guest lecture by music studies scholar Gavin Lee Tuesday, May 2, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Gavin Lee Lee, whose studies are at the intersection of global musical modernisms, queer and decolonial theory, affect, posthumanism, and musical Asias, will present “...

Case Western Reserve University neurobiologist, team advance understanding of how zebrafish use hair cells to detect movement; findings apply to human hearing, balance By discovering how zebrafish use their hair cells to detect distant movement, a team of Case Western Reserve University scientists ...

The Department of History and CWRU History Associates will welcome Manisha Sinha, the James L. and Shirley A. Draper Chair in American History at the University of Connecticut, for the biannual Ubbelohde Lecture Thursday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University Center, Ballroom C. Sinha,...