�鶹��Ƶ Adds Sport Studies and Management Integrative Concentration</h1> <article> <h1>�鶹��Ƶ Adds Sport Studies and Management Integrative Concentration</h1> <p>azaleski — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:35:59 +0000</p> <span>�鶹��Ƶ Adds Sport Studies and Management Integrative Concentration</span> <span><span>azaleski</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-12-01T12:35:59-05:00" title="Monday, December 1, 2025 - 12:35">Mon, 12/01/2025 - 12:35</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Sport is many things: a vehicle for personal inspiration and identity formation, a catalyst for social change, an economic driver, and a contributor to health and well-being. Given all this, sport is also the perfect way to explore social, cultural, and political phenomena from an interdisciplinary perspective. </p><p>That’s the foundation of �鶹��Ƶ’s new integrative concentration in <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/sport-studies-and-management" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="3948cc9d-bbda-48c0-9ccd-0909b149538a" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Sport Studies and Management">sport studies and management</a>. Launching in fall 2026, the program examines sport at every level—from tee ball to the Olympics—through a multifaceted lens.</p><p>“With this integrative concentration, �鶹��Ƶ is putting a genuinely unique twist on the field of sport study,” says Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences David Kamitsuka. “By integrating classroom and experiential learning—and approaching sport via a combination of data analysis, critical thinking, and historical study—students will have a deeper understanding of this complex and potentially transformative global force.”<br><br>Students enrolled in the sport studies and management integrative concentration are required to take courses in statistics or <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/data-science">data science</a> and in <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/history">history</a> or <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/sociology">sociology</a>—and then choose electives in related fields like <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/journalism">journalism</a>, documentary filmmaking, business, <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/psychology">psychology</a>, <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/dance">dance</a>, and marketing. <br><br>In true �鶹��Ƶ liberal arts fashion, these classes place sport in context with other fields of study. For example, the course Moneyball (and Pucks): Sports Economics underscores how an economist acts as a social scientist when making decisions for individuals, teams, and communities. Sport, Power, and Society meanwhile, uses historical and current events to examine how we use individual and collective power to create communities in and beyond sports.</p><p>“This integrative concentration allows students to connect their personal experiences and interests in sport and physical activity to their academic interests,” says <a href="/jo-line">Jo Line ’11</a>, co-chair of the integrative concentration alongside William G. Smith Associate Professor of Sociology and Comparative American Studies <a href="/alicia-smith-tran">Alicia Smith-Tran ’10</a>. <br><br>“Students will have the opportunity to explore how academic expertise in a variety of disciplines can prepare them for professional opportunities in the sport industry. They’ll also be empowered to consider how seemingly ordinary activities are implicated in larger societal issues and questions.”</p><figure role="group" class="image_resized align-left"> <div class="media-embed-resized" style="width:350px;"> </div> <figcaption>Jo Line ’11 leads classroom discussion on Sport, Power, and Society. <em>Photo credit: Amanda Phillips </em></figcaption> </figure> <p>The integrative concentration also requires students to engage in hands-on experiences outside the classroom. For example, as part of the Introduction to Sport Studies and Management course, students will participate in a community-based learning project that will involve several of Northeast Ohio’s sport organizations. <br><br>“�鶹��Ƶ is lucky to be in a region with a rich community of sports nonprofit organizations and professional sports teams,” adds Line, who is program director of community-engaged research and learning and a lecturer of <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/comparative-american-studies">Comparative American Studies</a>. “This gives students the opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom, build community across the region, learn from community members about the meaning that sport has in their lives, and explore a wide range of careers.”</p><p>For Rachel Reiter ’28, who’s double-majoring in <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business">business</a> and <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/jewish-studies">Jewish studies</a>, this integrative concentration “gives me an academic home for the sports-centered work I have already been doing across many departments at �鶹��Ƶ,” she says. “From broadcasting games to studying sports marketing and Jewish athletes in the NCAA, to examining the role of sport in historical contexts—sports are the lens through which I understand the world.” <br><br>Reiter, who also plays lacrosse and works in the <a href="https://goyeo.com/">Athletics</a> Communications office at �鶹��Ƶ, adds that the concentration will provide her with the structure and mentorship she needs as she prepares for a future career in sports law. “I am especially looking forward to learning how the sports industry operates from a variety of perspectives and building the foundation and connections I need to enter the field with confidence.”<br><br>�鶹��Ƶ’s <a href="/center-engaged-liberal-arts/integrative-concentrations">integrative concentrations</a> complement but do not replace majors and are open to students in both the conservatory and the college who are looking to pursue academic passions alongside their other coursework. </p><p>For more information about all of �鶹��Ƶ’s academic offerings, visit <a href="http://www.oberlin.edu/">oberlin.edu</a>.</p><hr><p><strong>ABOUT OBERLIN COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY:</strong> Since its founding in 1833, �鶹��Ƶ has led the nation in its commitment to educational access and opportunity. �鶹��Ƶ was the first U.S. college to adopt a policy of admitting Black students and granting undergraduate degrees to women alongside men.</p><p>Located at the heart of a bucolic Northeast Ohio town, �鶹��Ƶ uniquely combines an outstanding pre-professional school of music with a leading undergraduate college of arts and sciences. �鶹��Ƶ students hail from nearly every U.S. state and more than 50 nations. Our alumni include 15 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellows, four Nobel Laureates, nine Pulitzer Prize recipients, and countless Grammy Award winners. In the last century, more graduates of �鶹��Ƶ have gone on to earn PhDs than any other liberal arts institution. </p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Launching in fall 2026, the experiential program considers sport as a social institution and cultural phenomenon</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-12-02T12:00:00Z">Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2771">Athletics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">�鶹��Ƶ students tour Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland also boasts NFL and NBA teams, with a WNBA franchise set to launch in 2028.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mike Crupi</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>�鶹��Ƶ Joins Park Arts, Bringing World-Class Programs to Historic Synagogue</h1> <p>eburnett — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:34:19 +0000</p> <span>�鶹��Ƶ Joins Park Arts, Bringing World-Class Programs to Historic Synagogue</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-10T12:34:19-04:00" title="Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 12:34">Thu, 04/10/2025 - 12:34</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Since the Park Synagogue congregation departed its historic Cleveland Heights campus several years ago, there has been a remarkable effort underway to restore and repurpose this important site into a center for creative arts and humanities. </p><p>�鶹��Ƶ is proud to bring its unique combination of outstanding academics and world-class music and arts education to the dynamic community that is planned for the Park Synagogue. Called “Park Arts,” this collaboration is a milestone in one of the most ambitious and historically significant reclamation projects within the nation’s Jewish community.</p><p>Developed by Sustainable Community Associates (SCA), a Cleveland-based team of �鶹��Ƶ alumni, and the nonprofit Friends of Mendelsohn, Park Arts honors architect Erich Mendelsohn’s legacy while designing an intergenerational center for artistic creation and humanities education. �鶹��Ƶ will add its newly established Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Integrated Arts (BA+BFA) to this creative hub. Launching in fall 2025, the combined degree program can be completed in five years: the first four on �鶹��Ƶ’s bucolic campus, followed by a fifth year set amid the rich professional arts community at Park Arts. With the first BA+BFA students scheduled to arrive at Park Arts in June 2027, this program will provide hands-on opportunities for students in Northeast Ohio’s vibrant arts scene.</p><p>“We are thrilled to forge this connection between �鶹��Ƶ and the greater Cleveland community,” says �鶹��Ƶ President Carmen Twillie Ambar. “This partnership allows us to honor one of Cleveland’s historic Jewish synagogues while our students interact with the region’s cultural institutions. Our students will gain real-world experience and contribute their talents to a city known for artistic excellence. It bridges �鶹��Ƶ’s close-knit campus with the creative energy of Cleveland and Cleveland Heights.” </p><p>�鶹��Ƶ’s BA+BFA in Integrated Arts dual degree program eventually will bring up to 50 fifth-year students to Park Arts for an immersive arts year. Students will have 24-hour access to private studios, rehearsal spaces, theaters, and production facilities, culminating in a substantial, public-facing project—a performance, exhibition, or installation—determined in collaboration with their �鶹��Ƶ faculty mentors. The program is designed with collaboration in mind: Students will work with renowned visiting artists and with Cleveland’s arts organizations through internships, commissioned works, and public programming.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Partnership will yield host site for new BA+BFA combined degree program.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-04-09T12:00:00Z">Wed, 04/09/2025 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4290">BA/BFA</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25436">Studio Art</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25331">Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25441">Theater</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25326">Creative Writing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25281">Musical Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25256">Cinema and Media</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/julia-christensen" hreflang="und">Julia Christensen</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/art" hreflang="und">Studio Art</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/dance" hreflang="und">Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/theater" hreflang="und">Theater</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/cinema-studies" hreflang="und">Cinema and Media</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/creative-writing" hreflang="und">Creative Writing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/musical-studies" hreflang="und">Musical Studies</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Built in 1950, Park Synagogue in Cleveland Heights will be redeveloped as Park Arts. Fifth-year �鶹��Ƶ students in the new BA/BFA program will pursue their studies at the transformed space beginning in 2027.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">courtesy of SCA</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-flex-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden vertical-spacing--basic field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-40692" class="paragraph paragraph--type--pb-el-bq paragraph--view-mode--default"> <blockquote class="blockquote--quotemark" data-text-color-red data-text-size-giant> <p>For artists, community connections are invaluable. Collaborating with Cleveland’s arts organizations, securing internships, and being immersed in a thriving cultural district will be transformative.” <em>—Julia Christensen, BA+BFA Program Director</em></p> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-40399" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-copy paragraph--view-mode--default o-flex--basic-copy basic-copy"> <p>The partnership with Park Arts also presents a pathway for �鶹��Ƶ to expand Jewish Studies—drawing on the congregation’s archives as well as pursuing course-based research opportunities focused on the history of Park Synagogue—and the potential for community concerts and other musical outreach. </p><p>In addition to �鶹��Ƶ, Park Arts will house a diverse collection of nonprofit and educational programs, expanding access to creative programming for the broader Cleveland community. Overall, the 28-acre Park Arts campus will contain intergenerational housing, an expanded neighborhood preschool, public walking trails and green space, and the preservation of the Mendelsohn-designed building—an applicant for National Landmark status—while simultaneously integrating sustainability initiatives such as geothermal heating and cooling.</p><p>According to Susan Ratner, former President of Park Synagogue, the donation of Park to SCA was a continuation of the congregation’s legacy. “Our goal has always been to honor Park’s history while ensuring it remains an inspiring part of Greater Cleveland’s cultural landscape. The larger vision for the restoration and �鶹��Ƶ’s presence will bring new energy, creativity, and scholarship, making Park Arts a truly unique center for artistic innovation and education. We are thrilled to be a part of it and to return each year for high holidays.”</p><p>Park Arts places �鶹��Ƶ students near some of the region’s most distinguished cultural institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland, and Dobama Theatre, as well as Cleveland’s renowned performance venues and galleries.</p><p>“This move provides an essential bridge from student life to professional careers in the arts,” says Julia Christensen, Program Director and �鶹��Ƶ’s Eva & John Young-Hunter Professor of Integrated Media. “Park Arts offers students the opportunity to engage with the Cleveland arts community while honing their creative practice in an academic setting.”</p><p>“For artists, community connections are invaluable,” Christensen adds. “Collaborating with Cleveland’s arts organizations, securing internships, and being immersed in a thriving cultural district will be transformative. At the same time, these emerging artists will bring fresh perspectives and energy to the broader Cleveland arts scene. It’s an exciting exchange.”</p><hr><p><a href="/arts-and-sciences/ba-bfa-dual-degree-integrated-arts"><em><strong>Learn more about �鶹��Ƶ’s BA+BFA program at �鶹��Ƶ.edu.</strong></em></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>�鶹��Ƶ Launches Combined BA+BFA in Integrated Arts</h1> <p>eburnett — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:02:25 +0000</p> <span>�鶹��Ƶ Launches Combined BA+BFA in Integrated Arts</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-21T16:02:25-05:00" title="Friday, February 21, 2025 - 16:02">Fri, 02/21/2025 - 16:02</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>For generations, �鶹��Ƶ graduates have gone on to become groundbreaking creative forces in artistic settings all over the world. </p><p>Now a new pairing of �鶹��Ƶ degree programs enables undergraduate students to establish their own paths toward interdisciplinary careers across the arts.</p><p>Beginning in fall 2025, students may pursue a combined dual degree that culminates in a <a href="/arts-and-sciences/ba-bfa-dual-degree-integrated-arts">Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Integrated Arts</a>. The two degrees can be completed in five years: the first four on �鶹��Ƶ’s bucolic campus, followed by a fifth year set amid the vibrant professional arts community of nearby Cleveland.</p><p>“What is most inspiring about this new BA+BFA pathway is that it emerged organically,” says <a href="/node/4921">David Kamitsuka</a>, Dean of �鶹��Ƶ’s College of Arts and Sciences. “It developed through an extraordinary, collaborative commitment among our arts faculty to design a program that is attuned to the future of the art world and attentive to the aspirations of our endlessly creative and thoughtful students.” </p><p>Students in the program complete courses in their chosen BA major, <a href="/arts-and-sciences/areas-of-study">selecting from more than 50 areas of study</a> offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. They also take 10 additional courses in the <a href="/arts-and-sciences/practicing-arts">practicing arts</a>, which may include cinema and media, creative writing, dance, musical studies, studio art, and theater.</p><p>In year five, students live and work in Cleveland, with 24-hour access to private studios, rehearsal spaces, theaters, and production facilities. This immersive arts year is dedicated to completing a substantial, public-facing project—a performance, exhibition, or installation, for example—determined in collaboration with their �鶹��Ƶ faculty mentors.</p><p>Unlike traditional BFA programs, which require selection of a single area of study, �鶹��Ƶ’s BFA in Integrated Arts invites students to shape their own path by incorporating other disciplines into their individual artistic practice. In this way, painting could be paired with politics, theater with environmental studies, creative writing with neuroscience—or any number of other combinations.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Five-year path toward two degrees includes focused work in the thriving arts world of nearby Cleveland.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-02-21T12:00:00Z">Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2556">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4290">BA/BFA</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25436">Studio Art</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25331">Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25256">Cinema and Media</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25326">Creative Writing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25441">Theater</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25281">Musical Studies</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/julia-christensen" hreflang="und">Julia Christensen</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/david-kamitsuka" hreflang="und">David Kamitsuka</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/art" hreflang="und">Studio Art</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/theater" hreflang="und">Theater</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/dance" hreflang="und">Dance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/creative-writing" hreflang="und">Creative Writing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/musical-studies" hreflang="und">Musical Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/cinema-studies" hreflang="und">Cinema and Media</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Students in �鶹��Ƶ’s BA+BFA dual-degree program devote their first four years to studies on campus, followed by a fifth year of immersive arts study in Cleveland.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-flex-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden vertical-spacing--basic field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-37735" class="paragraph paragraph--type--pb-el-bq paragraph--view-mode--default"> <blockquote class="blockquote--quotemark" data-text-color-red data-text-size-giant> <p>Our students don’t just learn to be artists; they learn to be thinkers who engage deeply with the world around them.”</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-37109" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-copy paragraph--view-mode--default o-flex--basic-copy basic-copy"> <p>The program creates an ideal bridge between students’ academic journey and their chosen professional path—and a launching pad for a new generation of increasingly vital “thinking artists.”</p><p>“This program is built on the idea that artists thrive when they have a broad intellectual foundation,” says Program Director <a href="/node/5041">Julia Christensen</a>, �鶹��Ƶ’s Eva & John Young-Hunter Professor of Integrated Media. “It’s about bridging the gap between creativity and academic exploration.</p><p>“Artists don’t usually see themselves as just a painter or just a sculptor,” Christensen says. “They draw from all kinds of disciplines and backgrounds. That’s the kind of artistry we want to foster here: Our students don’t just learn to be artists; they learn to be thinkers who engage deeply with the world around them, using their creative problem-solving skills to address complex, real-world challenges.”</p><p>Current students in their first or second year of studies in the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible to participate in the BA+BFA in Integrated Arts program, with the first year of immersive art studies in Cleveland slated for 2027-28. Current �鶹��Ƶ students interested in the program must apply by their junior year and be on track to finish the required credits and submit a portfolio for review. </p><p>New students applying for enrollment in fall 2026 will have the option to apply to the BA+BFA program as part of the first-year application process.</p><hr><p><a href="/arts-and-sciences/ba-bfa-dual-degree-integrated-arts"><strong>Learn more about the BA+BFA in Integrated Arts at oberlin.edu. </strong></a></p><p><strong>Thinking about �鶹��Ƶ? </strong><a href="mailto:college.admissions@oberlin.edu?subject=�鶹��Ƶ's%20BA%2FBFA%20program"><strong>Connect with us at college.admissions@oberlin.edu.</strong></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>�鶹��Ƶ College Reimagines Business Education Through Learning-by-Doing Approach</h1> <p>azaleski — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:52:38 +0000</p> <span>�鶹��Ƶ College Reimagines Business Education Through Learning-by-Doing Approach</span> <span><span>azaleski</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-06T17:52:38-05:00" title="Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 17:52">Thu, 02/06/2025 - 17:52</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>�鶹��Ƶ College will launch a <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" target="_blank">Business major</a> that emphasizes hands-on learning in fall 2025. The new program breaks from traditional lecture-based business education by immersing students in real-world projects and case studies, and direct engagement with industry partners.</p> <p>As evidenced by the popular business integrative concentration, the Business major was created in response to strong student demand and complements �鶹��Ƶ's new Financial Economics major that welcomed its first students this fall. Together, these programs prepare students to pursue additional education at top-tier universities or make an immediate impact in their chosen fields.</p> <p>“Business is something that’s taught not just by lecture, but through doing, feedback, and apprenticeship,” says the program’s chair, Associate Professor of Business Eric Lin. “We want to make what happens inside the classroom feel as realistic as possible.” Supported by a <a href="/news/5m-gift-supports-oberlin-business-programs-and-curriculum" target="_blank">transformative $5 million gift from Irene and Alan Wurtzel '55</a>— the latter the former Circuit City CEO—the major reimagines how business fundamentals are taught at the undergraduate level.</p> <h3>A New Approach to Business Education</h3> <p>The new business major combines �鶹��Ƶ’s renowned liberal arts foundation with practical business acumen. “�鶹��Ƶ students are driven to make the world better. Business expertise amplifies their ability to create positive change in any endeavor,” says Lin. “Whether you're advancing scientific discovery, fighting for social justice, or transforming lives through art, meaningful impact requires mobilizing people and resources beyond yourself. Our program prepares students to effectively organize talent, build teams, and manage organizations to achieve the kind of far-reaching goals that no individual could accomplish alone.”</p> <p>Students will tackle actual business challenges through:</p> <ul> <li>Case-method learning featuring real-world business scenarios and consulting projects</li> <li>Hands-on studio classes led by industry practitioners</li> <li>Professional internships integrated with coursework</li> <li>Capstone projects solving complex organizational challenges</li> <li>Signature initiatives including the <a href="/career/set/obs" target="_blank">Ashby Business Scholars</a> program and <a href="/investment/impact-investment-platform" target="_blank">Impact Investment Advisory Group</a></li> </ul> <h3>Building expertise</h3> <p>The curriculum extends beyond the classroom through signature initiatives like the Ashby Business Scholars program, where students work directly with business leaders from �鶹��Ƶ’s extensive alumni network. “Unlike traditional problem sets, which often present neatly packaged scenarios, our approach places students in dynamic environments where they must navigate ambiguity much like they would in an actual business setting,” Lin explains.</p> <p>This hands-on approach builds on �鶹��Ƶ's long tradition of experiential learning, exemplified by initiatives like successful student-run enterprises like the �鶹��Ƶ Student Cooperative Association (OSCA). The new major also leverages existing strengths in areas like arts management, where students learn business principles by working directly with arts organizations and creative enterprises.</p> <p>“We build the experience while we are delivering the lesson,” says Lin. “You can only explain how to ride a bike for so many minutes before you have to get on the bike, start trying things, and get feedback.” This philosophy shapes every aspect of the program, from first-year foundations to advanced strategy courses.</p> <p>Next fall, �鶹��Ƶ will welcome two new tenure-track faculty to the Business program: assistant professors Yongha (Yon) Kwon and Minah Park, both of whom are pursuing doctorates in management and human resources at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At �鶹��Ƶ, Park—who also holds a master’s degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering and a doctorate in operations management—will teach classes in marketing, entrepreneurship, and operations. Kwon will teach courses in strategy and organizational behavior; he previously earned a master’s degree in business administration.</p> <p>Lin emphasizes the program's broader vision: “The idea that business is solely about profits misses the deeper truth: profits are a byproduct of creating value for society. At its core, business begins with passionate people seeking to solve problems and improve lives. This applies far beyond traditional companies—modern scientific breakthroughs emerge from teams, not individuals. Artists increasingly collaborate to amplify their creative impact. Now more than ever, nonprofits and social enterprises need strong organizational skills to succeed.”</p> <p><em>For more information about this new major, visit the <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" target="_blank">Business website</a> or read the cover story <a href="/news/taking-care-business" target="_blank">“Taking Care of Business”</a> in the Fall 2024 issue of the </em>�鶹��Ƶ Alumni Magazine.</p> <p><br> </p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Program responds to strong student demand, welcomes first class in fall 2025.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-01-24T12:00:00Z">Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4268">Business</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Associate Professor of Business Eric Lin speaks with a student after a fall 2024 class.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mike Crupi</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>�鶹��Ƶ Introduces Financial Economics Major to Meet Growing Student Interest</h1> <p>eburnett — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:04:01 +0000</p> <span>�鶹��Ƶ Introduces Financial Economics Major to Meet Growing Student Interest</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-19T18:04:01-05:00" title="Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 18:04">Thu, 12/19/2024 - 18:04</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>This fall, �鶹��Ƶ College proudly launched a new major in Financial Economics, an innovative program designed to prepare students for careers in investment banking, asset management, venture capital, and related fields. The major was created in response to longtime student interest; finance is one of the top fields pursued by �鶹��Ƶ graduates. </p> <h2>Building on Excellence</h2> <p>“Our new Financial Economics major builds on what we have already been doing well in the Economics Department,” says the program’s chair, Associate Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies <a href="/node/43971">Paul Brehm</a>. “It allows students to develop an even deeper understanding of financial markets and fully demonstrate this excellence on the job market.” </p> <p>The Financial Economics major, for which the first students were admitted in fall 2024, goes beyond the existing Finance minor, offering deeper specialization for students pursuing finance careers. Notable features include:</p> <ul> <li>Senior-year seminars focused on students’ original research</li> <li>Hands-on experience with industry-standard software and data</li> <li>Integration of financial and economic theory with practical applications</li> <li>Focus on quantitative skills and analytical training</li> </ul> <p>Graduates will be equipped to:</p> <ul> <li>Evaluate the importance of ethics and corporate governance</li> <li>Analyze government policy impacts on financial markets</li> <li>�鶹��Ƶ critical thinking to complex financial challenges</li> <li>Demonstrate proficiency in cutting-edge industry-relevant tools and analysis</li> </ul> <h2>Real-World Impact</h2> <p>At �鶹��Ƶ, Financial Economics majors go beyond the classroom, combining their studies with hands-on opportunities to manage real-world investments as members of the �鶹��Ƶ Finance Club (OFC).</p> <p>Student investment teams manage a diverse portfolio of publicly traded equities and fixed-income securities currently valued at approximately $400,000, gaining practical experience in investment strategies and understanding market dynamics. OFC donates 3 percent of its assets under management back to the college to be used for need-based scholarships.</p> <p>“Our students are investing with real money in a way that matters,” says Associate Professor of Financial Economics <a href="/node/417886">Udara Peiris</a>. “This is a real differentiator for our program, and particularly for those aiming to make their mark as finance professionals.”</p> <p>Adds Department Chair Brehm: “The �鶹��Ƶ Finance Club helps students prepare for the job market. They’re making the same types of decisions that they’ll be making on Wall Street and elsewhere.”</p> <p>Other highlights of OFC membership include:</p> <ul> <li>Career development featuring résumé preparation, mock interviews, and personalized mentorship. </li> <li>A speaker series that connects OFC members to Wall Street professionals and alumni, expanding professional networks and gaining insights from industry leaders.</li> </ul> <p>The program’s effectiveness is already evident, with students receiving job offers from leading firms including BlackRock, Fidelity, UBS, and Goldman Sachs. </p> <p>“With academic rigor, modern training methods, and strong industry connections, the Financial Economics major provides a pathway for the next generation of Obies to make their impact and be a force for good in the financial sector as well as in policy,” says Peiris. </p> <p>For more information, <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/finance">visit the Financial Economics website</a>.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">New program builds on established successes, positions graduates for high-impact careers.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-12-12T12:00:00Z">Thu, 12/12/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=468171">Financial Economics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/m-udara-peiris" hreflang="und">M. Udara Peiris</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/paul-brehm" hreflang="und">Paul Brehm</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/finance" hreflang="und">Financial Economics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Associate Professor of Financial Economics Udara Peiris leads a class on derivatives and their role in the panic of 2008.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones '97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>�鶹��Ƶ Adds 7 New Majors</h1> <p>eburnett — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:31:25 +0000</p> <span>�鶹��Ƶ Adds 7 New Majors</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-11T13:31:25-04:00" title="Friday, October 11, 2024 - 13:31">Fri, 10/11/2024 - 13:31</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>�鶹��Ƶ, a world leader in developing innovative thinkers and exceptional artists, will launch seven new majors spanning a wide range of disciplines. The majors not only have broad faculty support but their creation was driven by faculty desire to expand our curriculum to meet evolving student interests and the opportunities and challenges of our complex world.</p><p>In the College of Arts and Sciences, the new majors are Business, Financial Economics, Environmental Science, Communication Studies, and Data Science. The Conservatory of Music has added Music Theater and Recording Arts and Production.</p><p>Recording Arts and Production, Financial Economics, and Communication Studies welcomed their first classes this fall. All other programs will be available to incoming students in fall 2025. Current College of Arts and Sciences students should reach out to the chairs of the new majors for information about adding a major in these new areas.</p><p>Music Theater is taking shape with the addition of an impressive roster of internationally known faculty and a state-of-the-art space created specifically for the program.</p><p>“I share in our faculty’s firm belief that this is not a time to back down from the programs that are foundational to our values as an institution,” says Carmen Twillie Ambar, President of �鶹��Ƶ. “Just as important: This is the moment to double down on that commitment and to continually ask ourselves <em>Can we do more to prepare our students for success?</em> The arrival of these new majors offers a resounding answer: We can do more, and we are prepared to do just that. I applaud our faculty in both the college and conservatory for their visionary dedication to creating vital opportunities for our students.”</p><p>The seven new majors are designed to build upon �鶹��Ƶ’s historic excellence in launching creative thought leaders from all walks of life. </p><p>“These new majors,” says David Kamitsuka, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, “build on �鶹��Ƶ’s academic excellence and will equip our students to harness the power of their liberal arts education for an ever wider range of professional interests and 21st-century global challenges.” </p><p>The new majors also offer previously unimaginable combinations of study in the form of double majors and �鶹��Ƶ’s popular Double Degree Program, through which students earn both a Bachelor of Arts in the college and a Bachelor of Music in the conservatory in five years or fewer. </p><p>“�鶹��Ƶ was the first institution in America to confer the Double Degree, and we welcome new opportunities to expand the potential range of multidisciplinary approaches made possible by the program,” says Dean of the Conservatory William Quillen. “Already, we are hearing from many of our conservatory students about their enthusiasm for pursuing the new college majors through the Double Degree Program.” </p><p>Learn more about the Double Degree on <a href="/admissions-and-aid/double-degree-program"><strong>�鶹��Ƶ’s Admissions website</strong></a>.</p><p>Click the links below to learn more about each program:</p><p><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business"><strong>Business:</strong></a> Business and finance are among the top fields pursued by �鶹��Ƶ graduates. Through rich and varied courses and experiential learning opportunities, the Business major offers students the knowledge, skills, and experience to build, improve, and lead organizations in creating sustainable value. With signature programs such as Internship+, the Ashby Business Scholars, and the Impact Investment Advisory Group, Business at �鶹��Ƶ includes high-impact opportunities for applying theoretical knowledge to real-world business challenges and tapping into �鶹��Ƶ’s influential network of alumni connections spanning a wide range of industries.</p><p><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/writing-and-communication"><strong>Communication Studies:</strong></a> The program equips students to be ethical producers and discerning consumers of a comprehensive range of communications and communications mediums. Students analyze and deploy communication strategies to address the interpersonal, cultural, and political challenges facing pluralistic democratic societies today.</p><p><a href="/node/478422"><strong>Environmental Science:</strong></a> Students investigate the complicated relationships between humans and the environment and explore interdisciplinary, science-based solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow. The program is a companion to �鶹��Ƶ’s popular Environmental Studies major, which approaches the subject from more cultural and sociological perspectives.</p><p><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/data-science"><strong>Data Science:</strong></a> Data informs virtually everything we do today: It fuels critical thinking for 21st-century challenges and unlocks insights across the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and beyond. The Data Science major prepares students to be evidence-based analysts and decision-makers in a constantly evolving world.</p><p><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/finance"><strong>Financial Economics:</strong></a> The program applies theoretic principles to extensive hands-on experiences with industry-standard software and data, preparing graduates for careers in a wide range of fields related to investment banking, asset management, venture capital, and more.</p><p>The conservatory major in <a href="/music-theater"><strong>Music Theater</strong></a> reinforces a longstanding tradition of �鶹��Ƶ graduates who have transformed Broadway through their artistry. The program will debut in 2025 with a newly built home, outstanding faculty and staff, and a host of complementary resources. </p><p>The major in <a href="/recording-arts"><strong>Recording Arts and Production</strong></a>, available this fall, capitalizes on the extensive resources of the conservatory—including more than 500 on-campus performances each year and extraordinary recording and production facilities. Its expert faculty facilitate an understanding of the technical skills and aesthetic considerations that inform the craft of those at the leading edge of the profession and across a multitude of musical styles.</p><p>“These programs demonstrate our commitment to expanding the aperture of today’s conservatory education,” says Quillen. “Music Theater and Recording Arts and Production, while obviously distinct from one another, are unmistakably united in the ways they support our mission to prepare students for relevant and fulfilling careers across the professional music landscape of today and tomorrow. This has been a hallmark of an �鶹��Ƶ Conservatory education throughout our 158-year history, and it is unquestionably more crucial today than ever before.”</p><p>Visit �鶹��Ƶ.edu for more information about majors in the <a href="/arts-and-sciences/areas-of-study"><strong>College of Arts and Sciences</strong></a> and <a href="/conservatory/areas-of-study"><strong>Conservatory of Music</strong></a>.</p><hr><p><strong>ABOUT OBERLIN COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY: </strong>Since its founding in 1833, �鶹��Ƶ has led the nation in its commitment to educational access and opportunity. �鶹��Ƶ was the first U.S. college to adopt a policy to admit Black students and grant undergraduate degrees to women alongside men.</p><p>Located at the heart of a bucolic Northeast Ohio town, �鶹��Ƶ uniquely combines an outstanding pre-professional school of music with a leading undergraduate college of arts and sciences. �鶹��Ƶ students hail from nearly every U.S. state and more than 50 nations. Our alumni include 15 MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellows, four Nobel Laureates, nine Pulitzer Prize recipients, and countless Grammy Award winners. In the last century, more graduates of �鶹��Ƶ have gone on to earn PhDs than any other liberal arts institution. </p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">New programs build on established successes, bolster resources to position graduates for meaningful careers.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-10-15T12:00:00Z">Tue, 10/15/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2556">Admissions</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=187731">Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=415031">Data Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=468173">Communication Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=476332">Music Theater</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=184446">Recording Arts and Production</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25351">Environmental Studies and Sciences</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/david-kamitsuka" hreflang="und">David Kamitsuka</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/william-quillen" hreflang="und">William Quillen</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/carmen-twillie-ambar" hreflang="und">Carmen Twillie Ambar</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" hreflang="und">Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/finance" hreflang="und">Financial Economics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/data-science" hreflang="und">Data Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/writing-and-communication" hreflang="und">Communication Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/music-theater" hreflang="und">Music Theater</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/environmental-science" hreflang="und">Environmental Science</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">William Bradford</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> </article> <article> <h1>Historian Jennifer L. Morgan ’86 Wins MacArthur Fellowship</h1> <p>eburnett — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:49:16 +0000</p> <span>Historian Jennifer L. Morgan ’86 Wins MacArthur Fellowship</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-01T11:49:16-04:00" title="Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 11:49">Tue, 10/01/2024 - 11:49</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Jennifer L. Morgan, a historian and professor whose work explores the lives of enslaved women and deepens our understanding of the origins of race-based slavery in early America, has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship for 2024. Morgan is a 1986 graduate of �鶹��Ƶ College.</p> <p>Popularly known as the “Genius Grant,” the <a href="https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/fellows/">MacArthur Fellowship</a> is one of the nation’s most prestigious honors, recognizing talented, creative, and inspiring people who have shown exceptional originality in a variety of fields. Each fellow receives a stipend of $800,000 with no strings attached.</p> <p>Morgan is the 15th graduate of �鶹��Ƶ to be named a MacArthur Fellow and the third in the last three years. She follows composer and pianist <a href="/news/courtney-bryan-04-wins-prestigious-macarthur-fellowship">Courtney Bryan ’04</a>, who won in 2023, and writer and educator <a href="/news/kiese-laymon-98-earns-macarthur-foundation-honor-2022">Kiese Laymon ’98</a>, a 2022 honoree.</p> <p>�鶹��Ƶ has produced more MacArthur Fellows than any other liberal arts college in the nation.</p> <p>A lifelong New Yorker, Morgan earned a BA from �鶹��Ƶ College in the self-designed major Third World Studies and a PhD in History from Duke University in 1995. She is a professor of history in the department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University, and the author of two books and numerous journal articles. </p> <p>Morgan’s first book, the groundbreaking <em>Laboring Women: Reproduction and Gender in New World Slavery</em> (2004), prompted one reviewer to compare her sensitive analysis of the meaning of childbearing and motherhood under slavery to Toni Morrison’s literary exploration of those themes in <em>Beloved</em>. Her second book, <em>Reckoning with Slavery: Gender, Kinship, and Capitalism in the Early Black Atlantic</em> (2011), won the Mary Nickliss Prize in Women’s and/or Gender History from the Organization of American Historians and the Frederick Douglass Prize, awarded by the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Specialist in early American slavery has earned acclaim for extensive research and writing on the subject.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-10-01T12:00:00Z">Tue, 10/01/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2373">Awards and Honors</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2368">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=4821">Africana Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25361">Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/africana-studies" hreflang="und">Africana Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/gsfs" hreflang="und">Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-flex-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden vertical-spacing--basic field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-32153" class="paragraph paragraph--type--pb-el-bq paragraph--view-mode--default"> <blockquote class="blockquote--quotemark" data-text-color-red data-text-size-giant> <p>I know that I’ve had an impact on my students. I know that I’ve had an impact on the field, but to have that acknowledged at such a huge scale just feels astonishing to me. I still can’t quite believe that it’s happened.”</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-28167" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-copy paragraph--view-mode--default o-flex--basic-copy basic-copy"> <p>Currently on leave from NYU, Morgan is a fellow at the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. She is working on <em>The Eve of Slavery</em>, a book about African women in 17th-century North America—and notably Elizabeth Key, who sued for freedom in 1656 on the grounds that her father was a free white man.</p> <p>She credits all of it—her extraordinary scholarship and her Genius Grant—to the late Adrienne Lash Jones, the first tenured Black woman in �鶹��Ƶ’s <a href="/node/3431">Africana Studies (then Black Studies) Department</a> and the third in the college’s history. Jones was celebrated for introducing an Africanist perspective to the emerging <a href="/node/3426">Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies</a> program, for her relentless pursuit of a more just world, and for her formidable presence on campus.</p> <p>Jones was “not some kind and sweet and soft mentor,” says Morgan, speaking by phone while walking through Times Square en route to her “egghead heaven” at the library. “She was hard and she was a little scary. She didn’t take any foolishness, and as a result, she made me work harder—more than any other professor that I had at �鶹��Ƶ. I wouldn’t have gone to graduate school in history. I wouldn't have thought about doing Afro-American women’s history without her. She gave me something to aspire to—this model of what was possible. And that’s what set me in motion.”</p> <p>Morgan learned of her MacArthur honor via phone call. Her initial reaction was disbelief. “I sort of yelled <em>What? What are you saying?</em> And I feel like tears just shot straight out of my head.”</p> <p>The reality of her accomplishment is still sinking in. “You know, like many academics, you see the MacArthur list and you just think <em>What a testament to the fact that your work makes a difference</em>. As a professor, as a historian who works in the early modern period, I don’t do work that’s super popular—I don’t work on the civil rights movement, for example—it’s slightly more esoteric. I know that I’ve had an impact on my students. I know that I’ve had an impact on the field, but to have that acknowledged at such a huge scale just feels astonishing to me. I still can’t quite believe that it’s happened. And I feel incredibly humbled and honored.”</p> <p>As for her stipend, Morgan is interested in using some of it to investigate other ways of telling important stories—to share the history she has uncovered about the experiences of Black women in colonial America with more people than graduate students and other historians. She wants a wider audience to know about these women, to understand “this is why what they went through is important in the history of this country—and in the way that we tell the history of this country.”</p> <p>Learn more about Morgan at <a href="http://jenniferlylemorgan.com">jenniferlylemorgan.com</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Chemistry Professor Shuming Chen Receives $550,000 NSF Award</h1> <p>eburnett — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:51:25 +0000</p> <span>Chemistry Professor Shuming Chen Receives $550,000 NSF Award</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-04-25T10:51:25-04:00" title="Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 10:51">Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:51</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a href="/node/253486">Shuming Chen</a>, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at �鶹��Ƶ College, has received a prestigious NSF CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. The award will provide $550,000 in support of the integration of research and education over a five-year period for Chen’s project, “Understanding and Directing Selectivity in Functionalizations of Strong Covalent Bonds Utilizing Coordination-Sphere Effects.”</p> <p>NSF CAREER is the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious program for early-career faculty. It is awarded to junior teacher-scholars “who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.”</p> <p>Chen completed a PhD at Yale University in 2016 and has been a member of the �鶹��Ƶ faculty since 2020.</p> <p>The CAREER program is highly competitive, and proposals come from both research universities and primarily undergraduate institutions. As a result, it is unusual for a faculty member at a liberal arts college to receive a CAREER award. “Shuming’s receiving this award illustrates the caliber of research that goes on in her lab and that is possible at �鶹��Ƶ,” says professor Catherine Oertel, chair of the <a href="/node/3336">Chemistry and Biochemistry Department</a>.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Provided over five years, support fuels ongoing faculty-student research as well as education-access initiatives.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-04-25T12:00:00Z">Thu, 04/25/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2373">Awards and Honors</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25246">Biochemistry</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25306">Chemistry</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/shuming-chen" hreflang="und">Shuming Chen</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/catherine-oertel" hreflang="und">Catherine Oertel</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/chemistry-biochemistry" hreflang="und">Chemistry and Biochemistry</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Professor Shuming Chen (left) works with a student in �鶹��Ƶ’s chemistry labs. A newly secured grant from the National Science Foundation will support ongoing student research opportunities and initiatives that support access to STEM education.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mike Crupi</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-flex-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden vertical-spacing--basic field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-32139" class="paragraph paragraph--type--pb-el-bq paragraph--view-mode--default"> <blockquote class data-text-color-red data-text-size-giant data-add-quotes> <p>It is an immense honor and a wonderful springboard into the future for my lab,” Chen says of the award. “It enables us to do what we are passionate about: involving more students in the incredibly empowering act of creating new knowledge.</p> </blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-27988" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-copy paragraph--view-mode--default o-flex--basic-copy basic-copy"> <figure class="captioned-image obj-right"> <figcaption>Shuming Chen (photo by Mike Crupi)</figcaption> </figure> <p>In her CAREER-funded project, Chen and her students will use computational models to help understand and steer selectivity in transition-metal-catalyzed reactions that can yield usefully functionalized compounds with potential as pharmaceutical drug candidates, as well as other applications.</p> <p>In addition, the project includes initiatives intended to foster involvement in science research among students from underrepresented backgrounds, bolstering �鶹��Ƶ’s deep commitment to increasing access to STEM education.</p> <p>As with most faculty labs at �鶹��Ƶ, Chen’s research involves substantial student participation. The NSF CAREER award will allow for the contributions of an even greater number of students and support wages for students conducting summer and academic-year research. It will also fund the creation of a workshop that enables �鶹��Ƶ’s first-year chemistry and biochemistry students to engage in authentic research.</p> <p>“It is an immense honor and a wonderful springboard into the future for my lab,” says Chen. “�鶹��Ƶ’s chemistry and biochemistry faculty have an extremely strong track record for securing competitive grants and awards. It enables us to do what we are passionate about: involving more students in the incredibly empowering act of creating new knowledge.”</p> <p>Learn more about the award on the <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2338438&HistoricalAwards=false">NSF website</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Five Faculty Earn Excellence in Teaching Honors</h1> <p>eburnett — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:48:43 +0000</p> <span>Five Faculty Earn Excellence in Teaching Honors</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-03-14T10:48:43-04:00" title="Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 10:48">Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:48</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Five �鶹��Ƶ faculty members have been recognized with Excellence in Teaching Awards for the 2022-23 academic year.</p> <p>Presented annually, the awards recognize faculty in the college and conservatory who have demonstrated sustained and distinctive excellence in the classroom and beyond.</p> <p>Though they approach their teaching across widely varied disciplines, the honorees are united by several key characteristics, says <a href="/node/4921">David Kamitsuka</a>, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences:</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">“All of them are beloved and visionary teachers, they are deeply admired by their colleagues, they do a superb job connecting their area of expertise to its importance in real life, and they find great joy and meaning in the growth of their students.”</p> <p>A dinner reception was held March 11 at the home of President Carmen Twillie Ambar. The honorees (pictured above at the reception) are as follows:</p> <p><strong><a href="/node/6671">Jay Ashby</a><br> Associate Professor of Jazz Studies<br> Teacher of Jazz Composition and Trombone<br> Director of the Division of Jazz Studies</strong></p> <p>Dean of the Conservatory <a href="/node/49511">Bill Quillen</a> praises Jay Ashby’s commitment to students, his stewardship of the <a href="/node/3231">Division of Jazz Studies</a>, and his development of the Performance and Improvisation program, as well as his ongoing ties to �鶹��Ƶ athletics as co-chair of the General Faculty Athletics Committee.</p> <p>“Jay Ashby has played a leading role in continuing the legacy of jazz studies at �鶹��Ƶ, and he works tirelessly in support of our students,” Quillen says. “He has expanded the realm of jazz studies and created opportunities not just for our jazz students, but for students across our campus.”</p> <hr> <p><strong><a href="/node/6761">Jonathan Moyer</a><br> David S. Boe Associate Professor of Organ<br> Chair of the Organ Department</strong></p> <p>“Jonathan Moyer is one of the most outstanding organ performers and pedagogues in America,” Quillen says. “He stands out not only for his artistic excellence, but also for his deep-seated care for his students. He has continued �鶹��Ƶ’s rich tradition of organ study and placed the students and their needs at the heart of everything he does.”</p> <p>Quillen praises Moyer for his commitment to creating immersive learning experiences in organ centers across Europe and fostering career connections for his students throughout Northeast Ohio and around the world.</p> <hr> <p><strong><span id="cke_bm_37257S" style="display: none;"> </span>Lynn Powell<br> Emerita Assistant Professor of Creative Writing<br> Director of �鶹��Ƶ Writers in the Schools</strong></p> <p>Kamitsuka cites Lynn Powell’s extraordinary and longstanding commitment to the <a href="/node/3221">Creative Writing Department</a> and the community. For more than two decades, she provided visionary leadership to �鶹��Ƶ’s <a href="/node/178921">Writers in the Schools</a> program, a collaboration between the college and �鶹��Ƶ public schools. “It’s truly unimaginable how much work Lynn has put into this labor of love,” Kamitsuka says of Powell, who retired in summer 2023.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><strong><a href="/node/5706"><span id="cke_bm_37257E" style="display: none;"> </span></a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="/node/5261">Lisa Ryno</a><br> Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry</strong></p> <p>“What is so impressive about Lisa Ryno is her incredible efforts and success in involving students in every facet of her research,” says Kamitsuka. “No one has done more than Lisa to ensure that all students thrive.” Kamitsuka notes that Ryno spearheaded—while on sabbatical—implementation of the Chemistry Climate Survey, which was intended to assess students’ sense of belonging and engagement with the department.</p> <p>Ryno’s many student collaborations are evidenced in the great number of student researchers who participate with <a href="/undergraduate-research">�鶹��Ƶ Undergraduate Research</a> and present at departmental symposiums—and also in the contingent of five students who will present alongside Ryno at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology conference this month in San Antonio.</p> <p>“Nothing is better than watching someone gain confidence in the lab and take ownership of their project,” Ryno says.</p> <hr> <p><strong><a href="/node/5706">Md Rumi Shammin</a><br> Professor of Environmental Studies<br> Director of the Environmental Studies Program</strong></p> <p>“Rumi Shammin models genuine modesty and humility as the foundation of all learning,” says Kamitsuka.</p> <p>Shammin is regarded among students and fellow faculty as a master of group projects and collaborative work, including his National Science Foundation-funded project “Perspective-Taking and Systems-Thinking for Complex Problem Solving.” Shammin founded <a href="/node/3196">Environmental Studies</a>’ Career Day, which offers a highly successful model for forging professional connections.</p> <hr> <p><strong>About the Excellence in Teaching Awards:</strong> Each year, College of Arts and Sciences faculty are selected for consideration through nominations presented to the College Faculty Council, which are then reviewed by a faculty committee. An award is presented in each division of the college: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and natural sciences and mathematics. The conservatory dean recommends a number of conservatory faculty to the Conservatory Faculty Council for consideration, and together they review and narrow the recommendations to two recipients.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Annual awards celebrate distinguished and sustained leadership across the college and conservatory.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-03-14T12:00:00Z">Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2373">Awards and Honors</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-programs field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=34896">Jazz Composition</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=34691">Jazz Performance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25351">Environmental Studies and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25326">Creative Writing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25246">Biochemistry</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=25306">Chemistry</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=28886">Historical Performance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=40211">Historical Keyboard Instruments</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?program=32966">Organ</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/jay-ashby" hreflang="und">Jay Ashby</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/jonathan-william-moyer" hreflang="und">Jonathan William Moyer</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/lisa-ryno" hreflang="und">Lisa Ryno</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/md-rumi-shammin" hreflang="und">Md Rumi Shammin</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/jazz-studies" hreflang="und">Jazz Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/historical-performance" hreflang="und">Historical Performance</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/conservatory/divisions/keyboard-studies" hreflang="und">Keyboard Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/environmental-studies" hreflang="und">Environmental Studies and Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/chemistry-biochemistry" hreflang="und">Chemistry and Biochemistry</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/creative-writing" hreflang="und">Creative Writing</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">�鶹��Ƶ’s 2022-23 Excellence in Teaching honorees (from left): Jonathan Moyer, Lisa Ryno, Rumi Shammin, Lynn Powell, and Jay Ashby.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Scott Shaw</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes New Faculty for 2023-24</h1> <p>tapplega — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:35:31 +0000</p> <span>College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes New Faculty for 2023-24</span> <span><span>tapplega</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-09-13T13:35:31-04:00" title="Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 13:35">Wed, 09/13/2023 - 13:35</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="vertical-spacing--basic"> <div class="biography-card" id="Abou-Zeineddine"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Abou-Zeineddine</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Ghassan Abou-Zeineddine</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Creative Writing</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Psychology with a minor in Creative Writing, George Washington University</li> <li>MA in Creative Writing, Columbia University</li> <li>PhD in English with a Creative Writing emphasis, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Abou-Zeineddine’s stories draw on real-life observations. His recent short story cycle, “Dearbornites,” captures the Michigan city’s evolution and reflects his dedication to portraying the essence of communities.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Barclay"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Kari Barclay</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Theater</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Theater Studies and Political Science, Duke University</li> <li>PhD in Theater and Performance Studies, Stanford University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Barclay specializes in the nexus of performance and politics. With expertise in intimacy directing, queer and trans performance, and theater history, his work emphasizes consensual and trauma-informed approaches.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Berkman"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Matthew Berkman</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies, New York University</li> <li>MA in Near Eastern Studies, New York University</li> <li>PhD in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Berkman is a political scientist with expertise in American Jewish history, race and ethnicity, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. His research delves into the role of philanthropic federations in shaping American Jewish political infrastructure post-WWII.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Blatnik"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Blatnik</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Monica Blatnik</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Biology</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BS in Biology, Xavier University</li> <li>PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Ohio State University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Blatnik’s research focuses on understanding gene regulatory programs underlying vertebrate development using the zebrafish model system. She’s an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Cui"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Cui</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Shana Cui</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Economics</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BS in Mathematics, Capital Normal University</li> <li>PhD in Economics, Beijing Jiaotong University</li> <li>Visiting Predoctoral Fellow in the Strategy Department, Northwestern University</li> <li>MA in Economics, University of Florida</li> <li>PhD in Economics, University of Florida</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Cui specializes in industrial organization, economics of regulation, antitrust, transportation economics, and applied microeconomic theory. Her research has been featured in the <em>International Journal of Industrial Organization</em> and the <em>Journal of Regulatory Economics</em>.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Davidson"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Joshua Davidson</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Statistics & Data Science</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in English, �鶹��Ƶ College</li> <li>Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania</li> <li>PhD in City and Regional Planning, University of Pennsylvania</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">A 2012 �鶹��Ƶ graduate, Davidson specializes in research related to city planning and transportation. He will teach statistics and data science and visualization.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Diethorn"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Rachel Diethorn</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Mathematics</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BS in Mathematics, Saint Vincent College</li> <li>MS in Mathematics, Syracuse University</li> <li>PhD in Mathematics, Syracuse University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Diethorn focuses on Koszul homology and resolutions over commutative rings. In a previous role at Yale University, she championed undergraduate research mentorship and innovative pedagogical initiatives.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Freedman"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Joshua Freedman</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Politics</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Political Science, University of Toronto</li> <li>MA in Political Science, University of British Columbia</li> <li>PhD in Political Science, Northwestern University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Freedman specializes in global politics, international law, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His research explores the politics of recognition in international diplomacy, with insights from events like Brexit and China’s rise.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Heo"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Heo</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Jihye Heo</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Economics</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Economics, Korea University</li> <li>MA in Economics, Vanderbilt University</li> <li>PhD in Economics, Vanderbilt University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Heo specializes in industrial organizations, international trade, and applied econometrics, with a focus on product bundling in global markets. Her research offers insights into multi-product firm strategies and the determinants of export decisions.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Imani"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Imami</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Ledina Imami</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Social Psychology</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Psychology, University of Michigan-Dearborn</li> <li>PhD in Social Psychology, Wayne State University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Imami delves into the effects of poverty, inequality, and social disempowerment on motivation, well-being, and physical health. She is recognized for her insights on health disparities.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Ivantsov"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Vladimir Ivantsov</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>Diploma of Specialist in Russian Language and Literature, Ulyanovsk State Pedagogical University</li> <li>Candidate of Sciences in Philology, Russian Literature, St. Petersburg State University</li> <li>PhD in Russian Studies, McGill University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Ivantsov delves into Dostoevsky, 20th-century Russian culture, existentialist literature, and rock music. He will teach on Russian culture and art.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Johnson"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Johnson</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Michelle Johnson</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Neuroscience</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Neuroscience and Biology with a minor in Chemistry, �鶹��Ƶ College</li> <li>PhD in Neuroscience, Emory University</li> <li>IRACDA Postdoctoral Scholar, Tufts University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">A 2015 �鶹��Ƶ graduate, Johnson specializes in the molecular mechanisms underlying frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Her research includes a publication on the protein FUS and its role in neurodegeneration.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Kielwagen"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Kielwagen</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Zé Kielwagen</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Studio Art</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>MFA, Studio Art, Michigan State University</li> <li>MA, Theory and History of Art, Santa Catarina State University (UDESC)</li> <li>BA, Graphic Design, União de Tecnologia e Ensino de Santa Catarina (UTESC)</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Kielwagen has been prominently featured in exhibitions such as the 6th and 7th Ghetto Biennale in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and has showcased work in Brazil and India. His work spans experimental cinema and art biennials.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Kumaki"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Kumaki</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Hiroko Kumaki</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Anthropology</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Anthropology, Harvard University</li> <li>MA in East Asian Studies, Yale University</li> <li>MA in Anthropology, University of Chicago</li> <li>PhD in Anthropology, University of Chicago</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Kumaki specializes in the everyday politics and ethics of living with environmental toxicity, notably following the 2011 nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan. Her research delves into community challenges after environmental disasters.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Levinson"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Levinson</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Howard Levinson</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Computer Science</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Mathematics, Tufts University</li> <li>PhD in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, University of Pennsylvania</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Levinson specializes in inverse problems in imaging, numerical analysis, and computational methods. He has mentored numerous undergraduate research projects and participated in mathematical outreach initiatives.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Lin"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Eric Lin</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Associate Professor of Business</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>MAcc and BS, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University</li> <li>MBA, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University</li> <li>DBA, Harvard Business School</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Lin’s research centers on human capital and talent management. With experience from the United States Military Academy at West Point and McKinsey and Company, he brings expertise in human resource management, leadership, and innovation.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Quinones"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Carmen Merport Quinones</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Comparative American Studies</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in English, University of California</li> <li>PhD in English, University of Chicago</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Merport Quiñones specializes in comparative American studies, blending literary studies, art history, and media studies to explore the formation of identities based on race, gender, nationality, and more. Her book project <em>Life in Motion: An Affective Genealogy of Minoritarian Art</em> delves into avant-garde practices and visual culture.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Mohamed"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Mohamed</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Zeinab Mohamed</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Statistics & Data Science</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BS in Statistics, Cairo University</li> <li>MA in Statistics, Kuwait University</li> <li>MA in Mathematics and Statistics, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley</li> <li>PhD candidate in Statistics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Mohamed’s research interests span spatial and spatiotemporal statistics, mathematical modeling in epidemiology, and machine learning.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Moore"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Moore</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Gabriel Moore</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Biology</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Biology and Musical Studies with a minor in Chemistry, �鶹��Ƶ College</li> <li>PhD in Molecular Biology, Princeton University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Moore ’15 focuses on microbial pathogenesis, virulence, bacterial physiology, and genomics. Before joining the faculty, he managed COVID-19 grant metrics at the New Jersey Department of Health and emphasized diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics as a Science Policy Postdoctoral Fellow.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Newhall"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Newhall</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Caroline Newhall</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of History</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in History, Trinity College</li> <li>MA in United States History, University of North Carolina</li> <li>PhD in United States History, University of North Carolina</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Newhall specializes in American History with a focus on slavery, warfare, and self-emancipation. Her research underscores American warfare and Black POWs. Beyond academia, she has experience in digital advertising and public speaking.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Resvick"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Jessica Resvick</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of German</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>ScB in German Studies & Neuroscience, Brown University</li> <li>MA in Comparative Literature, Dartmouth College</li> <li>PhD in Germanic Studies, University of Chicago</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Resvick specializes in the poetics of knowledge in the 19th century, with interests spanning Goethe reception, media theory, and the history of science. She’s finalizing her book, <em>Recognizing Reality: German Realism and the Transmission of Knowledge</em>, and delves into the media history of “typological” thought.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Rogers"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo credit: Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Elizabeth Rogers</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Creative Writing</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Creative Writing and Dance, �鶹��Ƶ College</li> <li>MFA in Creative Writing and Poetry, Cornell University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Rogers ’07 is the acclaimed author of poetry collections <em>The Tilt Torn Away from the Seasons</em> and <em>Chord Box</em>. She was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award, and her work was recognized in the <em>Boston Globe</em>’s Best Books of 2020.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Saraf"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Saraf</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Aanchal Saraf</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Comparative American Studies</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Geography and Ethnic Studies, Brown University</li> <li>MA, MPhil in American Studies, Yale University</li> <li>PhD in American Studies, Yale University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Saraf focuses on the geographies and cultures of war, empire, and knowledge. Her work examines U.S. Cold War nuclear colonialism’s effects on Pacific perspectives by merging archives, cultural narratives, and ethnography.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Terrazas"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Terrazas</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Bryan Terrazas</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Astronomy</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BA in Astrophysics, Columbia University</li> <li>MS in Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Michigan</li> <li>PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Michigan</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Terrazas studies the evolution of galaxies, emphasizing the role of black hole feedback on star formation. He champions inclusivity in astronomy and STEM and is a strong advocate for interactive learning.</p> </div> <div class="biography-card" id="Totton"> <figure> <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Totton</figcaption> </figure> <div class="biography-card__content"> <h3>Rebecca Totton</h3> <div class="person-title subhead">Assistant Professor of Social Psychology</div> <div class="lined-list"> <h4 class="small-headline">Education</h4> <ul> <li>BS in Psychology, University of Evansville</li> <li>MA in Social Psychology, University of Chicago</li> <li>PhD in Experimental Psychology, Ohio University</li> </ul> </div> </div> <p class="bio-card-description">Totton’s research examines stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination from an intersectional perspective. 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We are honored to welcome the newest additions to our faculty across the <a href="/arts-and-sciences">College of Arts and Sciences</a> for 2023-24.</p> <p> </p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2597">Faculty and Staff</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-faculty field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/ghassan-abou-zeineddine" hreflang="und">Ghassan Abou-Zeineddine</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/kari-barclay" hreflang="und">Kari Barclay</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/matthew-berkman" hreflang="und">Matthew Berkman</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/monica-blatnik" hreflang="und">Monica Blatnik</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/shana-cui" hreflang="und">Shana Cui</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/joshua-h-davidson" hreflang="und">Joshua H. Davidson ’12</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/rachel-diethorn" hreflang="und">Rachel Diethorn</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/joshua-freedman" hreflang="und">Joshua Freedman</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/jihye-heo" hreflang="und">Jihye Heo</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/ledina-imami" hreflang="und">Ledina Imami</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/vladimir-ivantsov" hreflang="und">Vladimir Ivantsov</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/ze-kielwagen" hreflang="und">Zé Kielwagen</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/howard-levinson" hreflang="und">Howard Levinson</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/eric-lin" hreflang="und">Eric Lin</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/carmen-merport-quinones" hreflang="und">Carmen Merport Quiñones</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/zeinab-mohamed" hreflang="und">Zeinab Mohamed</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/gabriel-moore" hreflang="und">Gabriel (Gaybe) Moore</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/caroline-wood-newhall" hreflang="und">Caroline Wood Newhall</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/jessica-resvick" hreflang="und">Jessica Resvick</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/elizabeth-rogers" hreflang="und">Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers ’07</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/rebecca-totton" hreflang="und">Rebecca Totton</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/economics" hreflang="und">Economics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/creative-writing" hreflang="und">Creative Writing</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/theater" hreflang="und">Theater</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/jewish-studies" hreflang="und">Jewish Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/biology" hreflang="und">Biology</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/mathematics" hreflang="und">Mathematics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/politics" hreflang="und">Politics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/psychology" hreflang="und">Psychology</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/russian" hreflang="und">Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/neuroscience" hreflang="und">Neuroscience</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/art" hreflang="und">Studio Art</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/anthropology" hreflang="und">Anthropology</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/computer-science" hreflang="und">Computer Science</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" hreflang="und">Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/comparative-american-studies" hreflang="und">Comparative American Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/history" hreflang="und">History</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/german" hreflang="und">German Language and Literatures</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/psychology" hreflang="und">Psychology</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Fall weather in �鶹��Ƶ offers welcome opportunities to take the classroom—in this case a course on politics and East Asian studies—outside.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mike Crupi</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> </main></body></html>