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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January 14, 2022
Paul Tiyambe Zeleza has experienced life in countries around the world—from the West Indies and Kenya to the United States and Canada. Throughout his travels, he’s worked in higher education in six countries on three continents. “My birth family is transnational,” Zeleza shared. “All of my…
January 13, 2022
Since 1989, the Friday Public Affairs Discussion Group has brought together members of the Case Western Reserve University and wider communities to hear about and discuss issues of importance to the university, local, national and international communities. This week, the group will continue…
December 21, 2021
Major: Pre-med Biology and English Year: Fourth-year Jo Goykhberg can say something not many people can—the “future schedule” he imagined for himself as a 6-year-old is remarkably similar to the one he’s pursuing today. He’d envisioned being a veterinarian, a poet, an English teacher, a doctor…
December 21, 2021
While one semester has come to an end, another is soon to begin! For those students who may be looking to get a jump on the spring semester, Case Western Reserve is again offering a limited number of January Session classes. This year’s January Session allows students to get a jumpstart on the…
December 17, 2021
Kathryn C. Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs, authored a paper titled “Regime, Climate, and Region in Transition: Russian Participation in the Arctic Council,” which was published by the journal Problems of Post Communism. The Arctic Council (AC) was created with…
December 13, 2021
Case Western Reserve University scientists, artists collaborate to develop art algorithm that can distinguish different painters’ brush strokes “at the bristle level” A team of scientists and art historians at Case Western Reserve University say they have used tools of artificial intelligence (AI)…
December 10, 2021
Brian Gran, professor of sociology and law, was featured in The Hill in two recent op-ed pieces, one addressing the radicalization of refugees in Syrian displacement camps and the other examining the role hospitals play in improving community health. The first, titled "How the world can stop the…
December 10, 2021
Deepak Sarma, professor in the Department of Religious Studies, wrote about his personal and academic experiences learning about Hinduism and arranged marriage in an opinion piece published by The Common Reader. In his piece, Sarma discussed the religious customs and expectations for Hindu…
December 03, 2021
Research is central to Case Western Reserve University’s mission. Across the university, faculty contribute their expertise to their respective fields—from the arts and sciences to the humanities, medicine and everything in between. Each year, the Faculty Distinguished Research Awards are…
December 03, 2021
The College of Arts and Sciences and Case Western Reserve University art education and art studio programs will debut students’ fall semester works Monday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Art Studio (2215 Adelbert Road). The Fall Semester-in-Review show will feature students’ works in…