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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Art history’s Erin Benay receives the International Fine Prints and Drawings Foundation’s Best Book of the Year award
Erin Benay, associate professor of art history, director of undergraduate studies and Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities, and Britany Salsbury, curator of prints and drawings at the Cleveland Museum of Art, won the Best Book of the Year Award from the International Fine Prints and…
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April 22, 2026
In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, which takes place annually in April, we’re celebrating the accomplishments and experiences of three Arab American members of the CWRU community. Discover more about their experiences at the university—and learn how their heritage has impacted their…
April 22, 2026
Each year, Earth Day (April 22) highlights the importance of protecting natural resources, combating climate change and promoting sustainability—from recycling and reducing waste to supporting eco-friendly businesses. At Case Western Reserve University, that commitment extends far beyond a single…
April 21, 2026
Technique could transform art authentication, detect sophisticated forgeries
April 17, 2026
Fatma Sevinc Kurnaz, associate professor of statistics at Case Western Reserve University, has been appointed associate editor for the Journal of Applied Statistics and Statistical Papers. In her role, she will oversee peer review and editorial decisions to advance research in robust statistics,…
April 17, 2026
Erkki Somersalo, professor in the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, was named a 2026 Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) fellow. Members of this distinguished class were nominated in recognition of their outstanding research and service to the…
April 17, 2026
Carlos Crespo, professor and associate dean for research in the Department of Chemistry, was recently elected as one of the American Society for Photobiology (ASP) councilors for a four-year term. The American Society for Photobiology is a professional, nonprofit scientific organization established…
April 15, 2026
From the moment they step foot on campus, Case Western Reserve University undergraduate students have ample opportunity to gain real-world experience in research settings. Across disciplines, they make integral contributions to the university’s research landscape. At the end of each term (fall,…
April 10, 2026
Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce
April 10, 2026
Three Case Western Reserve University students in the Department of Classics—Nicholas Stewart, Eleanor Hirt and Iris Chen—won prizes for the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS) International Latin Translation Exam. Each received a Certificate of Commendation, the…
April 09, 2026
It started with a casual conversation over lunch—a group of Case Western Reserve anthropology PhD students reflecting on the work happening around them and a shared realization that much of it went unseen.“We were just chatting about how there aren’t that many opportunities for us to showcase our…