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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April 17, 2026
Erkki Somersalo, professor in the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, was named a 2026 Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) fellow. Members of this distinguished class were nominated in recognition of their outstanding research and service to the…
April 15, 2026
From the moment they step foot on campus, Case Western Reserve University undergraduate students have ample opportunity to gain real-world experience in research settings. Across disciplines, they make integral contributions to the university’s research landscape. At the end of each term (fall,…
April 10, 2026
Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce
April 10, 2026
Three Case Western Reserve University students in the Department of Classics—Nicholas Stewart, Eleanor Hirt and Iris Chen—won prizes for the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) International Latin Translation Exam. Each received a Certificate of Commendation, the…
April 09, 2026
It started with a casual conversation over lunch—a group of Case Western Reserve anthropology PhD students reflecting on the work happening around them and a shared realization that much of it went unseen.“We were just chatting about how there aren’t that many opportunities for us to showcase our…
April 08, 2026
CWRU’s CURE courses give first-year students the chance to conduct real research from day one
April 08, 2026
The Human & Technology Lab at Case Western Reserve University will host a weekend-long make-a-thon where students will have the opportunity to use AI-powered “vibe-coding” to design educational tools for teaching in the humanities at the VCET: Vibe-Coded Ed-Tech Challenge. From games and…
April 07, 2026
Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Dance is hosting its final production of the 2025-2026 season from April 15-18 at Mather Dance Center. With Gratitude is a special concert celebrating 50 years of the Graduate Dance Program...
April 03, 2026
John Broich, associate professor of history at Case Western Reserve University, published White Supremacy: A Short History earlier this month with Cambridge University Press. Written for a general audience, the book traces the origins and evolution of white supremacists thought across the…
April 03, 2026
Jessica Wolfendale, professor of philosophy at Case Western Reserve University’s College of Arts and Sciences, recently published a new book—American Torture and American Terrorism: The Myth of American Decency— with Oxford University Press. In her book, Wolfendale argues that torture and terrorism…