Humanities, Arts + Social Sciences

On Tuesday, June 16, Case Western Reserve University will go All In Together for our eighth annual Day of Giving—with this year’s efforts focused on the university’s COVID-19 research and to support our students as they face additional transitions because of the coronavirus. The Jack, Joseph and…

Elizabeth Bolman’s original end-of-semester plans called for the art historian to be in the midst of research trips: After Cyprus and Ethiopia, she was set to deliver a lecture in Egypt about her work there on landmark projects—the conservation and documentation of four holy Coptic (Egyptian…

In partnership with Cuyahoga County, researchers learn that students perform better on proficiency tests, kindergarten readiness assessments Children who participate in high-quality “universal pre-kindergarten” (UPK) programs are better off—both academically and socially—than their peers who…

And so, we entered commencement weekend. The opening event was the awards ceremony, then the special CCLCM ceremony, then the convocation, and finally our diploma ceremony. IT seemed quite immediate on the computer screen. Our speaker, Bruce Walker, told his own story of things being unexpected in…

When Ohio’s stay-at-home order began on March 24, the artistic community had no choice but to close their studios and performance spaces to the public. Shanna Beth McGee, professor of theater at Case Western Reserve University and co-founder of the immersive theater company Shadow of the Run,…

Kathleen J. Farkas, PhD, associate professor, and Richard Romaniuk, PhD, lecturer, have written an article for the journal, Society Register. In it, they describe the challenges social workers are facing and responses to the impact of COVID-19 in their communities, along with insights and…

Chosen among select class of 175 artists, writers, scholars and scientists Elina Gertsman’s fascination with medieval art began in her childhood spent in Tallinn, Estonia, a city that’s marked with its medieval past: ramparts, towers, churches, guild halls and town square that also reflect its…

As the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelms health care systems and disrupts industries worldwide, daily life may feel like uncharted territory. But the truth is, we’ve been here before: More than a century ago, the Spanish flu of 1918 worked its way across the globe, prompting many of the same public…

Social Work Month is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. The theme for 2020 is Social Workers: Generations Strong. As we enter a new decade it is important to look back and honor the powerful, positive impact the social work profession has had on our society for generations.…

Rachel Lovell, research assistant professor at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, testified before the Ohio State Judiciary Committee on Feb. 20 in favor of Senate Bill 162, which would eliminate the statute of limitation for rape in Ohio. Read her full testimonial…