College of Arts and Sciences
Beyond the Eclipse: A Cosmic Conversation with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alumna Beth A. Cunningham
Join Beth A. Cunningham, Ph.D., a distinguished physicist and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumna, as she unravels the mysteries of the cosmos and shares her insights on the latest in space exploration and the scientific wonders of solar eclipses. Ahead of her highly anticipated presentation on the day of the eclipse, this is your chance to explore the universe through the eyes of an expert who stands at the forefront of astronomical discovery and education.
Dr. Oleg Lavrentovich and collaborators publish an article in Science on ferroelectric liquid crystals
Dr. Lavrentovich, professor of Physics at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, and collaborators publish an article in Science.
Mazel Tov! -- Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to Honor Retiring Jewish Studies Director as Program Reaches Half Century Mark
What does it mean to be Jewish in the modern world? This is the philosophical question that Senior Lecturer Chaya Kessler, the esteemed retiring director of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Jewish Studies Program (JSP), has woven into almost all aspects of her work of fostering dialogue and understanding in …
Dr. Oleg Lavrentovich and collaborators publish an article in Science on ferroelectric liquid crystals
Dr. Lavrentovich, professor of Physics at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, and collaborators publish an article in Science.
Dr. Zhangbu Xu joins the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Department of Physics faculty
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Department of Physics is proud to welcome our newest faculty member, Dr. Zhangbu Xu.
Transforming the Sp(e)ace: School of Peace and Conflict Studies to Host Open House
The School of Peace and Conflict Studies (SPCS) is set to reveal its new, renovated space in the bottom floor of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s McGilvrey Hall (Room 113) on March 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. The open house event is hosted by the SPCS and will feature guest speaker Roger Mac Ginty, Ph.D., Professor …
New Publication in Physical Review X Reveals Surprising Connection Between Liquid Crystals and Metals
A groundbreaking study published today in Physical Review X, titled "Frank-Read Mechanism in Nematic Liquid Crystals," sheds light on a fundamental connection in the behavior of nematic liquid crystals and crystalline solids. Led by a team of researchers from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, the study reveals…
University Alumna and Kent Native Named CEO of PBS Western Reserve
Natalie Pillsbury, who earned both a bachelor’s degree in 2007 and a Master of Public Administration in 2023 from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, will begin her new role on March 20.
From Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to an International Ocean Drilling Expedition: Ph.D. Student Studies Volcanically-Derived Nutrients
What started with an interaction on X (formally Twitter) soon led to an opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to conduct oceanographic research alongside some of the industry’s most seasoned scientists and scholars. Originally from Puerto Rico, Tatiana Fernandez-Perez is a third-year Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Un…
New Year, New Lab, New Dad
The 2023-24 academic year has been a life-changing one for Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., an assistant professor of computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences, who embarked on his first faculty position at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ last semester.