Humanities, Arts + Social Sciences

For the first time in over fifty years, one of CWRU’s oldest collections is now on view.The Ancient Coin Collection, which features about 300 bronze and silver coins dating mostly from the 2nd to 4th centuries CE, is receiving new scholarly attention through an ongoing research and preservation…

This spring, Kelvin Smith Library is proud to announce the acquisition of the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) Archive. The comprehensive collection functions as the festival's institutional memory, documenting its growth from a 1977 subscription series into a premier international…

Sandra Christie pays ‘unexpected kindnesses’ forward

Get to know a Master of Social Work student building practical skills at a local organization

Editor’s note: Juliene Jones, the author of this story, is a student employee in the Department of University Marketing and Communications. She is a second-year student majoring in political science, international relations and sociology. What is “freedom”? The 2026 Cleveland Humanities…

From housing stability to early childhood outcomes, integrated data systems at the Mandel School’s Poverty Center—supported by The Gund Foundation—help social workers see the full story behind the numbers.

On Teen Mental Health Day, Professor Dan Flannery explains why bullying should be treated as a public health issue—and how schools can create lasting change.

Case Western Reserve-based organization will coordinate investment to strengthen family support systems

It’s one thing to discuss harm reduction in a lecture hall. It’s another to sit across from someone whose life has been shaped by addiction and listen to their story. Last fall, students in Anthropology 325/425 did just that, partnering with local health and human service organization The…

Across disciplines, Case Western Reserve University 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.…