The Expanding Horizons Initiative (EHI) funds innovative research, scholarship and creative endeavors that enable faculty members spanning the sciences, arts and humanities to nurture their intellectual curiosity, create new curricula, and foster collaborations across disciplines.

Launched in January 2021 by Joy K. Ward, then-dean of CWRU College of Arts and Sciences, the initiative quickly drew the enthusiastic support of donors and has since had a dramatic impact for students and faculty:

$8 million+ received from generous supporters

120+ projects funded

302 undergraduates and 124 graduate students involved
in research, scholarship and/or creative works

78 faculty members engaged in projects

101 faculty collaborators

Find faculty resources, previous recipients, success stories and more on the college’s Office of Research & Grant Development website.