
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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March 21, 2025
Last month, a diverse team of scholars from ϳԹ presented at the “Three-Dimensional Experiences of Ancient Environments” symposium in Greece.
Presenters included:
Maggie Popkin, professor of art history
Justine Howe, chair and associate professor of religious studie...

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March 07, 2025
The Oxford Handbook of the International Monetary Fund was published in preparation for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science, wrote a chapter reviewing the U...

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March 06, 2025
Ever wondered what the space race, modern programming and household appliances like the dishwasher have in common? Each was shaped by women—just some of the many whose contributions have been overlooked throughout history.
Women—including Ada Lovelace; Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy ...

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February 28, 2025
Jonathan Tan, the Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor of Catholic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies, was a guest on Vox’s “Today, Explained” podcast in September.
Tan spoke with podcast host Noel King in an episode titled “The Pope's Big Bet on China,” which is available on Spotify, ...

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February 27, 2025
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered exactly what you’re seeing? On Friday, Feb. 28, if you take a moment to turn toward the sky, you’ll be in for a special treat. Seven planets—Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars—will be visible all at once, though you might n...

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February 25, 2025
When Annika Doneghy shadowed a neurosurgeon in high school, she had a conversation with an intensive care unit patient who recalled his experiences receiving care. In that moment, Doneghy realized her passion wasn’t operating on patients, but understanding and connecting with them, especially those ...

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February 19, 2025
Trial-and-error separations could be replaced by quantitative and predictive molecular methods, ϳԹ researchers find

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February 17, 2025
Valentine’s Day has a reputation for being celebrated with grand gestures of love: marriage proposals, gifts and special dates. But when the roses wilt and chocolates are long gone, relationship maintenance is still important—whether for a friend, a significant other, a family member and even yourse...

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February 14, 2025
Lydia Kisley
Lydia Kisley, assistant professor of physics, was recently awarded the Young Fluorescence Investigator Award from the Biophysical Society’s Biological Fluorescence Subgroup.
The Young Fluorescence Investigator Award is given to an outstanding researcher at the beginning of their care...

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February 12, 2025
Chemistry researchers at ϳԹ have found specific markers that may lead to new blood tests for disease