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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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September 16, 2022
At Case Western Reserve University, faculty, staff and students are driven to create change through their work in creative and inspiring ways. During Innovation Week, the institution has celebrated the spirit our faculty, staff and students bring to their research and other scholarly pursuits. In…
September 16, 2022
Francesca Brittan, associate professor of music at the College of Arts and Sciences, was named a recipient of a Senior Research Fellowship at the Vossius Institute for the History of Humanities and Sciences at the University of Amsterdam. As scholar-in-residence, Brittan will pursue the project…
September 16, 2022
The Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship at Kelvin Smith Library has announced the selection of the 2022-23 Freedman Faculty Fellows. The annual fellowship program supports tenured or tenure-track faculty as well as clinical research faculty and aids these researchers in integrating digital…
September 16, 2022
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History recently promoted Gavin Svenson, adjunct assistant professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences, to chief science officer, a new role at the institution. Svenson’s responsibilities at the museum will expand to include oversight of the Nathan and…
September 15, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place each year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Throughout the month, The Daily will highlight members of the university community who are of Hispanic heritage to celebrate their accomplishments and shed light on their experiences at CWRU. Rebecca Constancia was raised…
September 12, 2022
Today, Sept. 12, is National Video Games Day, a time to appreciate how far video games have come and celebrate the immersive experiences they offer. To recognize the occasion, The Daily is putting the spotlight on ARTS 286: Introduction to Video Game Design—a course at Case Western Reserve in which…
September 09, 2022
Timothy Wutrich, senior instructor in the Department of Classics at the College of Arts and Sciences, will preside over the Ohio Classical Conference in October. This meeting, held at Columbus Academy in Gahanna, Ohio, will be the 100th annual Ohio Classical Conference, bringing together teachers…
September 09, 2022
As International Makeup Day approaches this weekend (Sept. 10), The Daily is spotlighting an introductory makeup course offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. When walking into Angelina Herin’s classroom in the Department of Theater, you can’t be sure what you might find. The students…
September 01, 2022
Howard Hughes Medical Institute taps chemistry professor, diversity leader as inaugural vice president The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) announced today that it has named Chemistry Professor Blanton Tolbert as its inaugural vice president of science leadership and culture—a role dedicated…
September 01, 2022
Play an instrument or sing? Consider joining one of the Case Western Reserve University Department of Music’s many ensembles.With more than 20 ensembles of varying types, there is a group to suit your interests. These ensembles welcome anyone who plays an instrument, regardless of major. Review…