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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Inside an audiology lab, where Lauren Calandruccio investigates multilingual hearing behavior in noisy environments
Editor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences. While working as a clinical audiologist, Lauren Calandruccio realized how many unknowns remain in…
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October 01, 2025
Emilia Sanz-Rios Fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Biology and Sociology at CWRU Undergraduate Research Student at Atit Lab Area of Focus: Skin Fibrosis A chance encounter during a first-year biology laboratory course opened up a world of opportunities for Emilia…
September 30, 2025
Malcolm Miller came to Case Western Reserve University with a clear vision of what he wanted to accomplish: making a difference through social justice. As he begins his final year as an undergraduate on campus, he’s already done just that—and is equipped with the experiences and skills to continue…
September 29, 2025
As inaugural executive director of the Sara and Curt Moll Institute for Mental Health and Well-Being, Norah Feeny hopes to establish the institute as a world-class program to address the growing mental health crisis, particularly within and beyond Northeast Ohio. Through innovative research,…
September 26, 2025
From working in nursing at Cleveland Clinic to studying the impact of violence among youth, individuals of Hispanic heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15,…
September 22, 2025
Tariffs have been a fixture of the news cycle in 2025, as the Trump administration has moved to implement taxes on imported goods. A matter of foreign and economic importance, tariffs have a range of effects on the economy as a whole and for the average American consumer. Beyond the economic…
September 16, 2025
Dhoopshikha Basgeet arrived at Case Western Reserve University in the fall of 2022 from Mauritius, a small island country in the Indian Ocean, unsure of how she would be able to adjust to the unfamiliar environment. Initially drawn to CWRU for its strong interdisciplinary opportunities that…
September 15, 2025
Are you a faculty member who is curious about personal and professional growth? Do you want to deepen your connections with others across campus? Those at Case Western Reserve University are invited to participate in Gestalt Experience Weekend, an opportunity to foster interpersonal connections…
September 10, 2025
Walt Hunter Senior Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences Area of Focus: Poetry and how it connects to the world Since he was introduced to the works of William Butler Yeats and Emily Dickinson in early childhood, Walt Hunter has loved poetry—an admiration he's turned into a…
September 08, 2025
Yesterday (Sept. 7) at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV officially canonized Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old computer enthusiast from Italy who died in 2006 and has since become known as the “patron saint of the internet.” To learn more about the significance of Acutis’s canonization, we spoke with Brian…
September 05, 2025
The Office of the Provost at Case Western Reserve University recently announced that Justine Howe, associate professor and chair in the Department of Religious Studies, has been appointed as the new faculty director of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women. A respected scholar and engaged…