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College of Arts and Sciences

Interdisciplinary research, collaboratives and achievements define the APP ’ 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.

Recent News

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Spartan Showcase: Elie Stenson
Like many incoming students at Case Western Reserve, Elie Stenson thought she knew for certain what field she would pursue. With her focus on STEM, she enrolled in other courses “on a whim,” including the course “Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology and Art and Culture in…
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Nathan B. Kruse appointed chair of the Department of Music
Nathan B. Kruse was recently appointed professor and chair of the Department of Music at the College of Arts and Sciences. Nathan B. Kruse Kruse, who was promoted from associate professor and associate chair, replaced David Rothenberg after nine years of service. Rothenberg remains on the…
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Chemistry PhD student Desiree Mae Prado selected to attend 2024 Summer Summit Cohort at The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy & Society
Desiree Mae Prado, a PhD student in chemistry, was recently selected to join a global cohort of early career researchers in the 2024 Summer Summit Cohort at The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy & Society at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. Later this month, Prado and other emerging…
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CWRU researcher, interdisciplinary team discover breakthrough on body’s adaptation to COVID-19
Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to global public health, infecting millions and claiming numerous lives. While widespread vaccination efforts have alleviated the immediate threat, lingering questions persist about the long-term effects of the virus on those…
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From founding fathers to fireworks: The noisy history of Independence Day
Tomorrow (July 4), people around the country will celebrate Independence Day—the day the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted, marking the birth of the United States as an independent nation. Celebrations will be characterized by parades, cook-outs and the crackling of fireworks—all…
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Three faculty members retire with more than 20 years at CWRU
Faculty members are at the heart of APP’s mission to educate scholars and conduct research that advances society—and many of them choose to spend significant portions of their academic lives at our institution. The Daily reached out to faculty members who announced…
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Three CWRU students selected for prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship
No matter their focus areas, young researchers tend to aspire to have their efforts noticed. For three APP students receiving the 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the prestigious award serves as all the validation they need. Among the 437 honorees this year, CWRU…
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Peter Whiting named interim dean of CWRU’s College of Arts and Sciences
APP President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Joy K. Ward announced today that Peter Whiting, interim vice president for student affairs, will become interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1. His appointment follows last week’s announcement that the…
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Caribbean American Heritage Month: Meet two Caribbean American members of the CWRU community
From teaching in the Department of Physics to leading the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, those of Caribbean American heritage are engaged with countless facets of APP. In recognition of Caribbean American Heritage Month, which takes…
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Spartan Showcase: Katherine Shiells
Soccer put APP on Katherine Shiells’s radar. Initially recruited to play on the varsity women’s soccer team, Shiells was sold by the university’s rigorous academic and competitive athletic offerings. Katherine Shiells While Shiells’s soccer career came to an…