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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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Music’s Daniel Goldmark earns 2021 John S. Diekhoff Award for Graduate Mentoring
When Daniel Goldmark was a first-year undergraduate student, he felt confused about his future. Having just switched his major from botany to music, Goldmark took a chance and reached out to one of his professors in search of some much-needed guidance. “Even though he wasn’t my official academic ad...
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Undergraduate Kasey Pukys receives scholarship to study Russian
Kasey Pukys, a member of the Class of 2022 majoring in economics and international studies and minoring in Russian, received a highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) for summer 2021. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by American Councils for International Edu...
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Meet eight of CWRU’s outstanding Class of 2021 graduates
Faced with the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the Class of 2021 have demonstrated tenacity in their studies, research and on- and off-campus activities. To mark the completion of their degrees, ӰƵ will host commencement ceremonies ac...
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Student Isabel Davidson participates in fellowship for CAMERA on Campus
Isabel Davidson is one of 40 students worldwide to serve as a Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA) on Campus Fellow in the 2020-21 academic year. As a fellow, Davidson was tasked with submitting op-eds and letters-to-the-editor about Israel and/or the Israeli-Arab co...
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Political science’s Kathryn Lavelle named a member of New York Council on Foreign Relation's Committee on the National Program
Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science, was invited to become a member of the New York Council on Foreign Relation's Committee on the National Program. The committee gives guidance and feedback on the National Program to prepare ...
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View the artwork in the Semester-in-Review exhibition this week
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to the Art Studio Gallery to see the works in the Semester-in-Review exhibition. The Art Studio Gallery will be open through Thursday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The gallery is open only to those with a CWRU ID; no o...
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Spartan Showcase: Sarah Lavin
Majors: BS in chemistry, BA in art historyMinor: Studio artYear: Fourth-year When Sarah Lavin first arrived as an undergraduate student at ӰƵ four years ago, she knew she wanted to study chemistry, but couldn’t shake her love for studio art. So she decided to combine th...
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Spartan Showcase: Lihong Shi
May is Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, The Daily will highlight members of the university community who are of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American heritage to celebrate their accomplishments as members of the campus community and sh...
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Spartans Step Up: “Being Safe and Feeling Safe as Pandemic Restrictions Ease”
As more people become vaccinated, COVID-19 restrictions are dwindling. What are the next steps as we move into this new phase? How will public health officials monitor the new situation? What guidance do we need to follow? How has the pandemic affected people mentally? Even though we are told what i...
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Undergraduate student Nam Vo receives Manson A. Steward Award
Nam Vo, a third-year undergraduate studying classics and physics, won the Manson A. Steward Award from the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS). Given to sophomore- or junior-level undergraduate students, recipients of the award have shown achievement and potential in classical...