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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Frogs use day length to cue winter prep even when temperatures don’t get colder, according to new research from ӰƵ
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August 29, 2023
When you stop by the water-bottle-refilling station in your residence halls, hop aboard the Night Link shuttle system or fit in a late-night cram session at Kelvin Smith Library, you have one common source to thank: ӰƵ’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG), whose…
August 25, 2023
Kintan Yuan Ayu Silvany, a rising junior majoring in international studies, was named an Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service recipient. The scholarship—also known as the Voyager Scholarship—was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, to help shape leaders to…
August 24, 2023
International research team, including ӰƵ mathematician, suggests universal framework for understanding ‘oscillations’ Life’s random rhythms surround us—from the hypnotic, synchronized blinking of fireflies…to the back-and-forth motion of a child’s swing…to slight…
August 22, 2023
T'Nyah Brown T’Nyah Brown, a rising fourth-year student, is one of ӰƵ’s many orientation leaders (OLs) who help make Discover Week a success. The week of programming, which began Aug. 18, aims to welcome and acclimate new and transfer students to the university.…
August 18, 2023
Walt Hunter, chair of the Department of English at ӰƵ, was featured on the podcast Close Readings with Kamran Javadizadeh, where he discussed his forthcoming book on race, housing, and literature (specifically, Gwendolyn Brooks and Chicago).
August 18, 2023
Mosquitoes—Spanish for “little fly”—are an important part of the world’s ecosystem. While most would prefer to not suffer its bites, the value of one of nature’s most annoying—and also sometimes dangerous—flying pests can’t be understated. Twelve of the more than 200 types of mosquitoes in the…
August 18, 2023
Kathryn C. Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science at ӰƵ, and her co-author, Liselotte Odgaard, wrote an article for Environment and Security titled “The Arctic Council, the International Maritime Organization…
August 18, 2023
Maggie Popkin publishes ongoing research into the material and visual culture of ancient Roman sport
Maggie Popkin, the Robson Junior Professor and associate professor of art history, published her ongoing research into the material and visual culture of ancient Roman sport in The Art Bulletin, the flagship journal of the College Art Association. Her article, "Roman Gladiator Knives:…
August 17, 2023
For weeks now, the Barbie movie has swept the globe. From Barbie becoming a secret client in a Progressive Insurance commercial, to custom pink Crocs and even a Malibu DreamHouse that was available to rent on Airbnb, the film—and its more than 100 partnerships—have influenced myriad facets of…
August 17, 2023
General auditions for the fall Department of Theater productions will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the Roe Green Theater at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. Fall shows will be The Moors by Jen Silverman and Electra by Sophocles (translation by Anne Carson). Undergraduate…