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Dean’s Message

Comprehensive Excellence

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College News

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Growth at the College of Arts and Sciences

Three women standing together and smiling with banners behind them about the Sara and Curt Moll Institute for Mental Health and Well-Being and its focus on research, education, clinical collaboration and community outreach.

Distinguished psychologist Norah Feeny named inaugural executive director of CWRU’s Sara and Curt Moll Institute for Mental Health and Well-Being

A sculpture in black chlorite of Maya, the mother of the Buddha, who is held to the left by a god rendered much smaller than Maya. Another smaller god is to the right of Maya.

Layers of Creation

A College-Cleveland Museum of Art exhibition explores how artists across the globe visualized birth and other beginnings during the Middle Ages

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Book Buddies

CWRU students connect with young readers

BY COLIN MCEWEN (LAW ’23)

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Understanding Knowledge

Chris Haufe is driven to enhance our understanding of what it means to know something

BY MICHELLE KOLK

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Seeing the Invisible

Two physicists honored with prestigious early-career awards

BY KATE BECKER

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Navigating the Cosmos

David Gerdes charts his course as the new College of Arts and Sciences dean

BY DIANA STEELE

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Unlocking Discovery

The college’s new biology labs are fueling immersive research, collaborative discovery and student success

BY DANIEL ROBISON

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Magnifying Impact

Since fall 2023, the college has welcomed 40 innovative faculty making a difference in classrooms, research labs—and on stage

BY ADRIENNE FRANK

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A Climate for Shared Responsibilities

Knowledge and creativity are shaping the college’s response to a warming world

BY DANIEL ROBISON

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A Debt of Gratitude

BY CAREY SKINNER MOSS

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Inspiring Future Generations

BY CAREY SKINNER MOSS

Richard Bloom standing indoors with a background behind him with oranges, reds, yellows and greens.

Honoring Six Alumni for Their Achievements

The College of Arts and Sciences recognized outstanding alumni for contributions to their fields and to the lives of others during the 2024 Homecoming celebration.

BY LAUREN DANGEL

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Programs that open doors—to new careers, cultures and confidence

BY DANIEL ROBISON

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Developments

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Rooted in Community

Double alumnus helps draw thousands to national park close to home

BY CAREY SKINNER MOSS

Highlights

EDITOR

Sandra Livingston

 

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Bill Lubinger

 

DESIGNER

Cindy Young

 

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kate Becker

Lauren Dangel

Adrienne Frank

Michelle Kolk

Colin McEwen

Daniel Robison

Carey Skinner Moss

Diana Steele

 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

Nicholas McLaughlin, Annie O’Neill, Matt Shiffler


COPY EDITOR

Wendy McManamon

 

MANAGER OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Dave Hintz

 

ON THE COVER: Dean David Gerdes, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Photo by Annie O’Neill

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