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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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Apply for writing prizes from the Department of English
The Department of English is accepting applications for its annual prize competitions. Undergraduate students are invited to submit their applications by Friday, March 14, at 4 p.m. For poets The Finley Foster and Emily Hills Prize is for the best poem or group (three) of poems by an undergraduate...
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English’s Walt Hunter explores poet’s end-of-life works
Walt Hunter, professor and chair of the Department of English at the College of Arts and Sciences, recently penned a piece published in The Atlantic. Titled “When Poets Face Death,” Hunter’s article explores the idea of facing death in writing, looking at three poets whose last poems offer surprisi...
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Political science’s Kathryn C. Lavelle writes chapter in Teaching International Organizations
Kathryn C. Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs in the Department of Political Science at the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote a chapter in the recently published book Teaching International Organizations, published by Edward Elgar Publishing. Lavelle’s chapter covers the...
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Mind games: Discover the cognitive impact of puzzles
Vera Tobin Whether solving a crossword, tackling a Sudoku or completing a jigsaw puzzle, engaging with brain teasers allows many to sharpen their minds by challenging them to think critically, solve problems and recognize patterns. To piece together some cognitive impacts of puzzles, The Daily sp...
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Spartan Showcase: Silvana Corrales Cantelmi
Silvana Corrales Cantelmi came to ϳԹ to pursue biomedical engineering, ultimately planning to study gene editing. But their first SAGES course with Timothy Wutrich in the Department of Classics changed their plans. Now a fourth-year student majoring in classics, world l...
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Dodgeball, pizza-making, bodybuilding and more: Explore the hidden talents of the ϳԹ community
At ϳԹ, innovation extends beyond academics. January marks National Hobby Month, a perfect opportunity to highlight the unique talents and passions of the university’s faculty, staff and students. From competitive dodgeball to jewelry-making, their interests reflect the...
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How climate change is driving winter weather patterns in Ohio
Climate change has had a notable impact on our planet’s weather, from prompting an increase in tropical storms to spurring melting ice caps. Those issues may seem far from Cleveland, but our region experiences global warming in its own ways—even if this week’s blast of frigid temperatures seems to i...
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History’s John Bickers earns award for co-authored paper
John Bickers, the Jesse Hauk Shera Assistant Professor in the Department of History, recently earned accolades from the American Journalism Historians’ Association. Bickers co-authored “War Chief, Friend of the President, Prohibitionist: Would the ‘Real’ Little Turtle Please Stand Up?” with Melissa...
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Diamond continues to shine: new properties discovered in diamond semiconductors
Researchers report plasmons in boron-doped diamond; quantum applications
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Find your sound with ϳԹ music
Whether you're a vocalist, instrumentalist or looking to hone your skills, the Department of Music offers exciting opportunities for all. ϳԹ students can: Join an ensemble: From Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir to jazz bands and chamber groups, there’s a place for...