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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Inside an audiology lab, where Lauren Calandruccio investigates multilingual hearing behavior in noisy environments
Editor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences. While working as a clinical audiologist, Lauren Calandruccio realized how many unknowns remain in…
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February 12, 2026
Parents, family and friends rally around the loss of a beloved recent graduate
February 12, 2026
Across disciplines, Case Western Reserve University faculty members are prolific in their scholarly contributions, from highly cited research papers to edited volumes. Among their successes include Thrity Umrigar’s bestselling novels and Walt Hunter’s lauded poetry anthology, The Singing Word.…
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…