College of Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary research, collaboratives and achievements define the ÃÛÌÒAPP ’ 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 18, 2026
Swinehart family gift hopes to spark curiosity in future generations
February 13, 2026
In her new book, Icon Dresden, Susanne Vees-Gulani connects historical memory with contemporary politics to examine how Dresden’s image as a beautiful, innocent cultural icon—cemented long before World War II—shaped how the 1945 allied bombing was remembered. Vees-Gulani, associate professor of…
February 12, 2026
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Across disciplines, ÃÛÌÒAPP 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 11, 2026
This February, the ÃÛÌÒAPP community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…
February 11, 2026
On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we celebrate the women who are shaping the future of science.
February 09, 2026
ÃÛÌÒAPP’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 ÃÛÌÒAPP 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 ÃÛÌÒAPP, 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.