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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February 09, 2026
Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Anthropology will host its first Social Science Symposium, which will highlight social science research from graduate students. The day, which will take place Friday, April 10, will also feature a keynote speaker, student presentations and alumni…
February 06, 2026
Wilson Brown, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, and other researchers at Case Western Reserve University recently reported new findings in Psychiatry Research clarifying how posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms interconnect with severe mental illnesses…
February 04, 2026
Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day—celebrated the first Wednesday of February—shines a spotlight on the achievements, resilience and impact of women athletes nationwide. At Case Western Reserve University, that legacy is written into the record books. For decades, women…
January 30, 2026
Hear from three CWRU dancers about performing with the Martha Graham Company during a year of historic celebrations.
January 30, 2026
Editor's note: On Feb. 2, TIME recalculated these rankings "following a review of the Global Engagement metric (10% of the total score)." After this review, Case Western Reserve ranked #27 out of 500 institutions globally (#17 in the U.S.), but our article reflects the information originally…
January 28, 2026
University receives $2 million commitment from alumnus and trustee to boost popular music studies, honoring decades of musical devotion and philanthropy
January 27, 2026
Ayra Ajay was always impressed by bodybuilders, but she was convinced she didn’t have enough muscle or the proper nutrition to pursue it herself. However, in the fall of 2024, something shifted in Ajay, and she launched a year-long campaign to enter her first bodybuilding competition. Now an…
January 23, 2026
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are known for their innovative thinking across campus—and these creative mindsets can be seen in their countless unique and fascinating hobbies. National Hobby Month is celebrated annually in January, leaving no better time to spotlight some…
January 23, 2026
Deepak Sarma, PhD, professor and the inaugural Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities in the Department of Religious Studies at Case Western Reserve University, recently wrote “Darśana: A More Inclusive Spiritual Framework,” published in Harvard University’s Bill of Health blog. In this…
January 23, 2026
In season seven of the Parenting Musically podcast, various professional musicians from the Cleveland area were interviewed to explore dynamic meanings of parenting and place in an age of global interconnection. Lisa Huisman Koops, PhD, professor of music at the College of Arts and Sciences at Case…