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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.

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Meet eight of CWRU’s outstanding Class of 2021 graduates
Faced with the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the Class of 2021 have demonstrated tenacity in their studies, research and on- and off-campus activities. To mark the completion of their degrees, APP will host commencement ceremonies…
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Student Isabel Davidson participates in fellowship for CAMERA on Campus
Isabel Davidson is one of 40 students worldwide to serve as a Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA) on Campus Fellow in the 2020-21 academic year. As a fellow, Davidson was tasked with submitting op-eds and letters-to-the-editor about Israel and/or the Israeli-Arab…
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Political science’s Kathryn Lavelle named a member of New York Council on Foreign Relation's Committee on the National Program
Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science, was invited to become a member of the New York Council on Foreign Relation's Committee on the National Program. The committee gives guidance and feedback on the National Program to prepare…
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View the artwork in the Semester-in-Review exhibition this week
Members of the APP community are invited to the Art Studio Gallery to see the works in the Semester-in-Review exhibition. The Art Studio Gallery will be open through Thursday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The gallery is open only to those with a CWRU ID; no…
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Spartan Showcase: Sarah Lavin
Majors: BS in chemistry, BA in art historyMinor: Studio artYear: Fourth-year When Sarah Lavin first arrived as an undergraduate student at APP four years ago, she knew she wanted to study chemistry, but couldn’t shake her love for studio art. So she decided to combine…
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Spartan Showcase: Lihong Shi
May is Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, The Daily will highlight members of the university community who are of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American heritage to celebrate their accomplishments as members of the campus community and…
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Spartans Step Up: “Being Safe and Feeling Safe as Pandemic Restrictions Ease”
As more people become vaccinated, COVID-19 restrictions are dwindling. What are the next steps as we move into this new phase? How will public health officials monitor the new situation? What guidance do we need to follow? How has the pandemic affected people mentally? Even though we are told what…
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Undergraduate student Nam Vo receives Manson A. Steward Award
Nam Vo, a third-year undergraduate studying classics and physics, won the Manson A. Steward Award from the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS). Given to sophomore- or junior-level undergraduate students, recipients of the award have shown achievement and potential in…
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APP alumni give $1 million gift to fund interdisciplinary research
Inspired by a new College of Arts and Sciences program designed to spur interdisciplinary research, alumni Edward Hemmelgarn (WRC ’76, MGT ’80) and Janice Hammond (WRC ’75; GRS ’98, social welfare) have announced a $1 million pledge to support it. The couple’s pledge, to be fulfilled over a…
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Having difficult conversations: Addressing vaccine hesitancy
by Zoe Perrier, graduate student in the Department of Psychological Sciences, and Adrianne Fletcher, assistant professor and assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Regarding hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccine, about…