College of Arts and Sciences

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State and University of Rwanda Build on Tragic Pasts to Forge Global Peace
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University is building on the legacy of May 4, 1970, and the mission of its School of Peace and Conflict Studies, when it joins forces with the University of Rwanda in July to help advance peace education across the globe.

Hollywood Comes to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Florence
Acclaimed television producer and writer Don Reo is coming to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Florence as a guest speaker and to and receive a lifetime achievement award.

Sister Act! Siblings Complete Journey to Doctoral Hooding
Sisterhood is a strong bond. For Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State alumnae Brittany and Christina Watts, their sisterly love has been the cornerstone of their academic success, leading them to earn their doctoral degrees and graduate together this May.

Despite the Dangers, Early Humans Risked Life-Threatening Flintknapping Injuries
For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.

Top Honors: Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Recognized Among the Best Graduate Schools in 2023-2024 US News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 11 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University programs among the best in the nation in its recently released 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
A Nonstop Beat
Sonyea Moore, a sophomore Honors student from Twinsburg, Ohio, is currently pursuing two majors and three minors in the College of Arts and Sciences and is thriving while doing so. Holding a 3.9 G.P.A., Sonyea is following her interests in the humanities through majors in anthropology and Africana studies, along with her minors in English, creative writing, and history. While the workload of such an education is demanding, Sonyea explains it's worth it to study her passions.

Biological Sciences Researchers Exploring the Role of Brain Hormones in Development

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Connecting Students to the Past
Western Reserve Historical Society and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.