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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March 12, 2026
Case Western Reserve is the #1 fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities, according to the latest data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on research expenditure growth. The university's research and development expenditures surged by 37.5% between…
March 10, 2026
Growing up, Emily Vasko skipped three grades during her K-12 education, prompting her to begin college at Arizona State University at just 15 years old. A year later, she transferred to Case Western Reserve University in favor of a smaller environment and a four-season experience. While she felt…
March 06, 2026
Erin Benay, associate professor of art history, director of undergraduate studies and Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities, and Britany Salsbury, curator of prints and drawings at the Cleveland Museum of Art, won the Best Book of the Year Award from the International Fine Prints and…
March 03, 2026
The Department of Physics at Case Western Reserve University is accepting entries for its 2026 Beauty in Physics Science Art Competition, which will feature the creativity of science and research. Open to members of the CWRU, Cleveland Institute of Art and Cleveland Institute of Music…
March 03, 2026
Meet an undergraduate providing free English tutoring to those affected by conflict and displacement
As a second-generation Syrian-American, undergraduate Zaina Albirini felt a personal connection to those in Syria who were affected by war, conflict, and displacement—many of whom were not given the opportunity to learn English, limiting their opportunities to study or work abroad. Motivated by…
February 27, 2026
Evelyn Adkins, PhD, associate professor and chair of the Department of Classics, co-edited a volume titled Materiality and Ancient Narrative, published in December. Her co-author was Edmund P. Cueva of University of Houston-Downtown. This volume includes 14 original contributions, including an…
February 27, 2026
Robert Brown, PhD, Institute Professor and Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Physics, presented a talk at the national American Astronomical Society meeting in Phoenix in January. Attending the session of “How to Create and Advocate for Departmental Change,” he spoke about…
February 27, 2026
Earlier in February, students at Georgetown University interviewed Kathryn C. Lavelle, PhD, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science at the College of Arts and Sciences. Their discussion about Lavelle’s longstanding research interest in sovereign…
February 27, 2026
Two students—Wintana Teklit and Jessica Lambert, both of whom participated in structured transfer programs—recently participated in a panel discussion about university transfers at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Teklit came…
February 26, 2026
Four Case Western Reserve University researchers have joined the ranks of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Senior Members, a program recognizing success in producing and commercializing technologies that have brought—or aspire to bring—real impact on society. Jonathan Karn, Jacob G.…