
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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June 14, 2021
Second ‘Cichlid’ fish species—native to Mexico—now threatening waters of southern United States, invading waterways in Louisiana
A ӰƵ scientist has played the lead role in identifying an invasive species related to one already threatening other fish in the waters of the...

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June 11, 2021
Michael W. Clune, the Samuel B. and Virginia C. Knight Professor of Humanities in the Department of English, wrote an opinion piece titled “Are Humanities Professors Moral Experts?” that was published by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Clune explored how humanities professors are split between t...

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June 09, 2021
Members of the campus community are invited to join the School of Graduate Studies in celebrating students, their outstanding work on campus and beyond during this historic year. The Graduate Award Ceremony will be held virtually today (June 9) from 7 to 8 p.m. EDT.
Nearly 100 students will be hono...

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June 08, 2021
Year: Rising seniorMajors: Economics, political science; pre-lawMinor: Business management
When Maria Luisa Bates Domenech was considering where to go to college, she was excited about the experiences ӰƵ offered—but worried about the cost. For her, scholarship opportun...

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June 02, 2021
Susan McClary, the Fynette H. Kulas Professor of Music, engaged in conversation with contemporary director Peter Sellars during a ӰƵ Department of Music event in October 2019. In that discussion, they considered the future of music, predicting that the traditional music ...

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May 28, 2021
The Schubert Center for Child Studies was listed in Dayton Daily News as one of the organizations that advocated for the passage of bill SB256.
The bill creates guidelines based on research and science to assist judges in sentencing youth under 18. It also provides youths who are or will be convict...

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May 26, 2021
Anthony Wexler draws energy and inspiration from his students—perhaps because he remembers what it feels like to be a college-aged student, out on his own for the first time.
“For me, it was a time of such intense exploration—a period in my life when I was becoming increasingly conscious and search...

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May 26, 2021
Aside from his incredible knowledge, talent and experience in the world of physics, Cyrus Taylor, the Albert A. Michelson Professor in Physics, is admired by students for his humbleness, enthusiasm and dedication.
“I most value his empathy,” one student nominator wrote. “Particularly in the midst ...

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May 25, 2021
“To create a just city within myself: If I live by anything, I live by that moment.”
This motto, inspired by an excerpt in the ninth book of Plato’s Republic, defines Gabrielle “Brie” Parkin’s approach to teaching, mentoring and living an impactful life.
“The just city within myself says, if I hav...

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May 24, 2021
Jessica Fox “makes scientists,” but her approach to mentoring focuses on a student’s entire well-being, not just their scientific knowledge.
“Life happens and you can’t put it on hold to do your PhD,” Fox said.
So Fox, an associate professor in the Department of Biology, adapts her mentoring sty...