
College of Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary research, collaboratives and achievements define the ϳԹ ’ 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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Stellar minds: ϳԹ women astronomers map universe’s mysteries
Celebrating Women Astronomers Day featuring women astrophysicists on the faculty
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May 07, 2025
Acting coordinator of undergraduate studies at ϳԹ
Assistant professor in Department of Music at College of Arts and Sciences
Director of Spartan Marching Band
Area of focus: Studying how cultural experiences shape how people learn and understand music
Benjamin Helton...

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May 02, 2025
Following the death of Pope Francis, Jonathan Tan, the Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor of Catholic Studies at ϳԹ, has reflected on the legacy the pope had.
Tan has provided commentary for a number of news outlets, including a live interview on Singapore’s Channel ...

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April 21, 2025
Astronomers made headlines last week by suggesting potential signs of life on the distant exoplanet K2-18b—but is this truly our first glimpse of extraterrestrial beings, or simply wishful thinking?
Early James Webb Space Telescope readings hinted that K2‑18b harbors a hydrogen‑rich atmosphere con...

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April 17, 2025
Research is an integral part of the ϳԹ experience. From the day they enroll on campus, undergraduate students have the chance to pursue answers to vexing questions and contribute to high-level research, no matter their fields of interest.
At the end of each semester, ma...

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April 16, 2025
Summer offers the opportunity to get outside, enjoy warm weather and, for many ϳԹ students, earn degree credit through unique and fundamental courses—including many offered at 50% off the regular credit hour price.*
Whether looking to complete required courses—from int...

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April 16, 2025
Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Initiatives and International Affairs
Director, Center for Popular Music Studies
Professor, Department of Music
At five years old, Daniel Goldmark started taking piano lessons to learn to play a song he had heard. Years later, in a college music history class, ...

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April 15, 2025
Bhavya Bansal, of Tampa, Florida, knew she wanted to complete her pre-med undergraduate degree in Cleveland—surrounded by four major hospitals—but didn't realize just how much ϳԹ would shape her beyond academics.
In one of her bioethics classes with Elieen Anderson, Bansal read about Johanna Sha...

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April 10, 2025
Isabela and Maya Carroll are, in their words, comically different. Growing up, Maya, with her blonde hair and blue eyes, didn’t just look different from her sister—she was drawn to completely different interests as well.
“She loves math; I’m terrible at it,” Isabela said. “I was all about the arts...

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April 07, 2025
Geology is more than just studying rocks—it’s about understanding the history of our planet, from shifting continents to ancient climates. For two ϳԹ students, Patricia Carrig and Takele Mihretie, this field has taken them from classrooms to remote landscapes, where they...

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March 25, 2025
Christmas is coming early to the Greater Cleveland area with ϳԹ/Cleveland Play House Master of Fine Arts in Acting program’s spring production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Season’s Greetings—directed by Jerrold Scott, professor in the Department of Theater.
Although the holiday...