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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.

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Evolution and a possible geographic ‘bias’
Case Western Reserve scientist investigates adaptation of ancient South American mammals that reveals contrarian changes and challenges evolutionary assumptions A APP scientist has found that certain prehistoric horse-like mammals in South America evolved differently…
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CWRU English Professor, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jim Sheeler passes away
As a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Jim Sheeler penned evocative articles about lives lost and loved ones left behind. As a Case Western Reserve professor, he inspired undergraduates to recognize the possibilities in their own lives—and to seize them. Today, all who knew Sheeler through his…
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CWRU undergrad publishes study on millipedes in Costa Rica
Shane Cooley Shane Cooley (CWR ‘21) is the lead author on a new study titled “Microhabitat partitioning is driven by preferences, not competition, in two Costa Rican millipede species,” published in the Journal of Tropical Ecology.  Cooley’s conducted his research as part of a study abroad course…
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Political science’s Kathryn Lavelle speaks about the Arctic resource extraction industry during global conference
Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long professor of world affairs, discussed industrial interests in Arctic natural resources during a conference on “The Dynamics of a Changing Arctic,” hosted by the Royal Danish Foreign Policy Society.  In August, Lavelle presented her lecture, titled…
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Timothy Beal, international expert in religious studies, named Distinguished University Professor
Timothy Beal, the Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, will be honored as a APP Distinguished University Professor during convocation on Aug. 25 for his preeminent research, leadership, and commitment to students. Beal is a “model humanist,” according to Joy K.…
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How to help your students learn with masking in classrooms
Associate Professor Lauren Calandruccio, who specializes in auditory perception in the Department of Psychological Sciences, shared that while wearing masks is critical during this time, increased effort is required when listening to someone who is speaking with a mask. Wearing a mask while…
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Remembering the life of Professor Wojbor A. Woyczynski
For nearly 40 years, Mathematics Professor Wojbor A. Woyczynski was beloved by the students who had the privilege of taking his courses at APP. Members of the university community are mourning the death last weekend of Woyczynski, whose work brought people together…
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Be part of the storied musical fabric of CWRU as part of an ensemble
APP’s Department of Music offers more than 20 ensembles, making it easy to find an ensemble in which to participate. Non-majors are welcome to join the ensembles and ensemble directors are able to answer questions about participation. Ensembles perform across multiple…
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Spartan Showcase: Kyle Rickert
Year: Rising senior Major: Environmental geology, Russian language, political science Kyle Rickert has always had an affinity for learning about the Earth, its innerworkings, and how humans have interacted with it throughout history. Unlike some who are drawn to these topics after reading science…
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Art history’s Maggie Popkin discusses work with American Excavations at Samothrace
Maggie Popkin, the Robson Junior Professor and associate professor of art history, was recently interviewed about her work with the American Excavations at Samothrace (Greece). The story appeared on the cover of the most recent issue of Archaeology magazine. Learn more about the magazine.