Read articles and announcements about some of the innovative projects made possible through support from the Expanding Horizons Initiative.

Professor Popkin Organizes Symposium in Greece

March 11, 2025

Professor Maggie Popkin and doctoral student Clara Pinchbeck presented at the symposium, “Three-Dimensional Experiences of Ancient Environments in Athens,” presented by American School of Classical Studies at Athens and Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences.

Dance department brings technological innovation and artistry to the stage with Voyages

Nov. 7, 2024

When you think of dance performances, chances are your mind doesn’t go to technology—but the newest production from Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Dance looks to change your perspective. Building on a proven track record of introducing cutting-edge technology on the stage, the department created Voyages, a robust program of dances across styles.

Professor Elina Gertsman Awarded Expanding Horizons Interdisciplinary Grant

April 1, 2024

Professor Elina Gertsman was awarded an Expanding Horizons Interdisciplinary grant for her project that aims to build a series of interconnected mixed-reality spaces — spaces that would provide multi-sensory, embodied experiences for its users.

Erin Benay Wins Expanding Horizons Initiative Grant

March 29, 2024

Erin Benay, associate professor of art history, won an Expanding Horizons Initiative grant in Social and Racial Justice for her collaborative project with Cleveland Public Library: “Karamu House in Context: Prints and Power in WPA-Era Cleveland.”

Expanding our Horizons

March 17, 2023

Even before Joy K. Ward, PhD, took the helm of the College of Arts and Sciences as dean in June 2020, she had decided on one of her top priorities: raising more funds to support the best ideas of faculty who had the knowledge, passion and ingenuity to meet the moment—and tackle society’s most pressing challenges.

Blending wellness strategies with the art of ‘improv’

Jan. 19, 2022

A collaboration between CWRU researchers using acting methods and wellness strategies for teens with anxiety issues was ignited by a 2021 Expanding Horizons grant, and later garnered support from the National Endowment for the Arts.