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 17, 2023
Rebecca Benard, associate dean and faculty member at the College of Arts and Sciences, began serving as interim dean for undergraduate advising beginning Nov. 1. Benard comes to the office with a wealth of undergraduate teaching and administrative experience. She is the multiple nominee and…
November 17, 2023
The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship at Kelvin Smith Library has announced the recipients of the 2023–24 Freedman faculty fellows. The annual fellowship program supports the advancement of digital scholarship research projects from Case Western Reserve University faculty. The fellowship aids…
November 15, 2023
The African American Alumni Association, in partnership with Case Western Reserve University's Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement and the African and African American Studies minor, will host a Profiles of Inclusive Excellence event Monday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. via…
November 09, 2023
The Department of Theater’s next production is Electra by Sophocles and translated by Anne Carson. Directed by Christopher Bohan, performances will be held Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 12 and 19 at 3 p.m. In this Greek tragedy, which takes place in the aftermath of the Trojan…
November 09, 2023
As a professor of saxophone and chamber music in the Joint Music Program between the Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University, Greg Banaszak has spent more than three decades nurturing the talents of his students in classical and jazz genres. But Banaszak's influence goes…
November 08, 2023
One of Case Western Reserve University’s core values is inclusiveness and diversity, which includes providing accessible digital content. The Digital Accessibility High-Impact Course is designed to provide teaching faculty with training and resources for improving the accessibility of courses…
November 03, 2023
Columbus residents have a right to health. City council, statehouse must act.The Columbus Dispatch: Amber Akhter, a biochemistry and medical anthropology student, and Sean Liu, who’s studying psychology and medical anthropology, argued that Ohio’s healthcare system needs an overhaul.
November 03, 2023
Opinion: It's more important than ever for voters to diversify their media sourcesCrain’s Cleveland Business: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science, noted the difficulty people have accepting information inconsistent with their beliefs, leading them to reject it or, “better yet,…
November 03, 2023
In the world of dance, few names shine as brightly as Martha Graham's. Her groundbreaking work and the company bearing her name have been at the forefront of contemporary dance for decades. As the company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2026, Case Western Reserve University’s Department of…
October 26, 2023
In preparation for the new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics faculty and staff offices will be relocated. The offices will be split between the Health Sciences Building (2145 Adelbert Road) and the fifth floor of…