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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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“Valor y Dignidad and the Making of Sanctuary People”
Recent national attention focused on immigrants in cities like Springfield, Ohio, affirms the need to advance narratives that challenge anti-immigrant rhetoric and to nurture sanctuary practices and people. The Department of Sociology will host a talk titled “Valor y Dignidad and the Making of San...
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Renowned physicist named dean of ϳԹ’s College of Arts and Sciences
University of Michigan Professor David Gerdes will begin at ϳԹ in March
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Reconstructing ancient climate provides clues to climate change
New research from ϳԹ also challenges timing of Andes mountains uplift As the Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet’s deep past may provide vital insights into what may lie ahead. Knowledge of the natural world millions of years ago is fragmen...
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Astronomers’ theory of galaxy formation may be upended
New research from ϳԹ questions standard model The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would see dim signals from small, primitive galaxies. But data are not confirming the popular hypothesis t...
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ϳԹ to offer full funding to Hertz Fellowship finalists
For students who are finalists for the Hertz Fellowship but are not ultimately selected as Fellows, ϳԹ plans to offer full financial benefits ϳԹ has a new offer for the 25 to 30 students each year who are named finalists for the prestigious Hertz Fellowship but are no...
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Dance department brings technological innovation and artistry to the stage with Voyages
When you think of dance performances, chances are your mind doesn’t go to technology—but the newest production from ϳԹ’s Department of Dance looks to change your perspective. Building on a proven track record of introducing cutting-edge technology on the stage, the depar...
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Shifting politics: Understanding Ohio’s evolving role as a swing state
Anticipation is high as Americans cast their ballots in the Nov. 5 General Election to determine the next president and vice president of the United States. Amidst an overwhelming influx of political ads, people are sure to look for trends or polls to help predict results. “Swing states” have been...
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New gifts to ISEB announced during ceremonial groundbreaking event
As construction cranes for the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building towered in the background, ϳԹ leadership, supporters and community partners took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday evening for the project—a 189,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility ...
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ϳԹ to honor three Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners during Innovation Week
Innovation Week, the annual celebration of ϳԹ’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, kicks off on Monday, Oct. 28. Among the festivities will be the honoring of this year’s Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners. Established in 2013, the award is given annually ...
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Evolution in action: How ethnic Tibetan women thrive in thin oxygen at high altitudes
New study from ϳԹ reveals link between oxygen delivery and reproductive success among women living on the high Tibetan Plateau Breathing thin air at extreme altitudes presents a significant challenge—there’s simply less oxygen with every lungful. Yet, for more than 10,0...