
College of Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary research, collaboratives and achievements define the ӰƵ ’ 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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Canonizing a millennial saint: CWRU experts weigh in on what Carlo Acutis means for today’s church
Yesterday (Sept. 7) at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV officially canonized Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old computer enthusiast from Italy who died in 2006 and has since become known as the “patron saint of the internet.” To learn more about the significance of Acutis’s canonization, we spoke with Brian J…
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January 19, 2024
Stacy McGaugh, professor of astronomy, recently took part in a discussion on astrophysicist Phil Halper's popular YouTube podcast series.
In the episode, “Astronomy Debate: Dark Matter or Modified Gravity?,” McGaugh and cosmologist Simon White debate whether anomalous measurements in astronomy, li...

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January 17, 2024
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to join the Department of Anthropology for the 2024 Kassen Lecture featuring Elizabeth Carpenter-Song (GRS ’04, ’07, anthropology), a research associate professor at Dartmouth College, Thursday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. in the Tinkham Ve...

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January 17, 2024
The ӰƵ community is mourning the loss of Arnold Caplan, professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences and founding director of the university’s Skeletal Research Center. He was 82.
A distinguished scientist, Caplan left an indelible mark on the field of rege...

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January 16, 2024
When fourth-year student Milana Sacco first stepped foot on campus, she knew right away that ӰƵ was the perfect fit for her. It was the only university she found that accommodated her academic aspirations: a bachelor’s degree in business management with a secondary major in theater...

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January 12, 2024
Tea, with its diverse array of types and flavors, is often recognized for its host of health benefits, from supporting weight loss efforts and helping regulate blood sugar levels to reducing stress and anxiety and contributing to improved oral, heart and digestive health.
Xin Zhang
But while mi...

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January 09, 2024
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to the next Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series event Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.
The series is a collaborative effort by the African American Alumni Association, ӰƵ's Of...

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January 02, 2024
Whether through his scholarly work or his interactions with colleagues and students, Gilbert Doho’s concern for others was evident throughout his 20 years at ӰƵ.
“Gilbert Doho was formed of passion and decisiveness, yes,” said colleague Denise Caterinacci, senior instructor of It...

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December 18, 2023
To recognize the contributions postdoctoral researchers make to ӰƵ—and their respective fields—The Daily has partnered with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs on a new monthly series. Know an outstanding postdoc making an impact at CWRU or in their field? Nominate them t...

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December 14, 2023
President Eric W. Kaler announced today that Joy K. Ward will be ӰƵ’s next provost and executive vice president, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
“As dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and, more recently as interim provost, Joy has distinguished herself as a leader who exc...

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December 13, 2023
The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking first-year students from across the ӰƵ campus to become the inaugural recipients of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation’s Fellowship in the new Experimental Humanities program.
The program will begin in spring 2024 a...