Embracing the impact of Japanese pop culture
ASIAN STUDIES - This popular course on Japanese popular culture taught by Alisa Freedman examines icons like Hello Kitty, Pikachu and the Oregon Duck can transform global politics and people’s identities.
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Students learn how to maximize AI
COMPUTER SCIENCE - Over the past few terms, computer science professors Hank Childs and Aye Thuzar have been working on reworking the entry level computer science class, “Fluency with Information Technology,” to incorporate AI-assisted programming.
Hats off to CAS award winners
From teachers so beloved they’ve built a cult-like following to innovative researchers who are raking in patents, meet the recipients of the 2025 CAS Awards.
Environmentalism or Ecofascism?
In a course on ecofascism, students learn how environmentalist ideas can be weaponized in pursuit of a fascist political agenda.
New faculty expand school’s academic, global perspectives
Six new faculty members represent the vision of the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages.
Committed to the Classroom
What makes an excellent teacher? Find out from three CAS faculty members who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to student learning.
Rethinking Russian Studies
As Russia’s war against Ukraine drags on and geopolitical tensions around the globe continue to escalate, faculty across the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) are taking part in an international effort to decolonize Russian and Slavic studies by changing the way they research and teach about the regions that comprise the former Soviet Union.