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 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…
April 03, 2026
Music's Jessica Gallagher-Steuver announces inaugural publication of Journal of Queer Choral Studies
Jessica Gallagher-Steuver, PhD (CWR ’25; music education) part-time lecturer in Case Western Reserve University's Department of Music, announced the inaugural publication of the peer-reviewed, open-access Journal of Queer Choral Studies. Gallagher-Steuver serves as founding editor-in-chief of the…
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 02, 2026
Across the United States, a routine doctor’s visit isn’t always simple. For many patients, understanding medical information, navigating online portals or even knowing what questions to ask can feel overwhelming. This reality led to the creation of the Health Fluency Project (HFP), which aims to…
April 01, 2026
Every time a software team releases an update, there’s a new risk of something else breaking. CWRU alum and entrepreneur Michael Rosenfield (CWR ’17), saw the problem firsthand at Google—and watched engineering teams manually check that nothing had gone wrong after every change.His San…
March 31, 2026
This spring, experiential learning at Case Western Reserve University extended beyond the city limits of Cleveland as numerous students had the opportunity to bring their academic and professional interests to life in real time while traveling domestically and overseas. Earlier this month, nine…
March 31, 2026
This fall, the Department of Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University will offer PSCL 390 Counseling and Communication (Beyond the Disorders: Trauma-Informed Counseling and Communication Strategies).In this new 1-credit elective, students will learn about counseling and effective…
March 31, 2026
Sandra Christie pays ‘unexpected kindnesses’ forward
March 30, 2026
With less than a month until the last day of classes for spring semester, thoughts of summer are likely on the mind for many Case Western Reserve University students. But for students continuing their studies next year, it’s time to map out their fall semester schedule.Fall course registration…
March 27, 2026
Ben Mauk, the Shirley Wormser Professor of Journalism and Media Writing in the Department of English at Case Western Reserve University, was recently selected as one of three English-language finalists for the True Story Foundation’s True Story Award—the first globally oriented journalism award.…