Academics

Reed Receives $1 Million Grant for New Hum 110

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, staunch defender of the humanities, supports the expansion of the Hum 110 curriculum.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

The Dynamic Classroom

Reed’s curriculum is constantly evolving—and it’s not going to stop anytime soon.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

Reading the Signals

After two tours of duty in Afghanistan, Army veteran Laura Swann ’19 brings a unique perspective to Reed.

By Juan Flores ’13

Act of Creation

Why senior theses at Reed are inherently creative.

By James P. Kahan ’64

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1. Bio Major Breeds Microbes That Eat Plastic

Hungry bacteria thrive on plastic water bottles, opening up the possibility of using microorganisms to fight pollution.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

2. Dean Nicholson Challenges WSJ Editorial on Hum 110

Says Wall Street Journal editorial board mischaracterizes the changes to Hum 110.

By Chris Lydgate ’90

3. Seven Professors Granted Tenure

Congrats to Professors Bashir, Cerveny, Cohen, Duffly, Khan, Szwarcberg Daby, and Zornik.

4. Faculty Charts Bold New Course for Hum 110

New syllabus marks an important moment in the evolution of the class, says Dean of the Faculty.

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May 17, 2018

Thesis Casts New Light on Rome's Forgotten Female Poet

Classics major Lina Neidhardt ’18 wins a prestigious award for her thesis.
May 2, 2018

Bio Major Breeds Microbes That Eat Plastic

Hungry bacteria thrive on plastic water bottles, opening up the possibility of using microorganisms to fight pollution.
May 1, 2018

Seven Professors Granted Tenure

Congrats to Professors Bashir, Cerveny, Cohen, Duffly, Khan, Szwarcberg Daby, and Zornik.
April 26, 2018

Dean Nicholson Challenges WSJ Editorial on Hum 110

Says Wall Street Journal editorial board mischaracterizes the changes to Hum 110.
April 13, 2018

New Hum 110 Gets National Attention

Changes to Reed's signature humanities course draw interest far and wide.
April 11, 2018

Faculty Charts Bold New Course for Hum 110

New syllabus marks an important moment in the evolution of the class, says Dean of the Faculty.
March 5, 2018

Faculty Approves New Comparative Race & Ethnicity Major

Interdisciplinary program may graduate its first cohort as soon as 2020.
February 27, 2018

When Stars Explode

Object of Study– What we’re looking at in class
February 28, 2018

Disconnected Together

Prof. Kris Cohen tackles group identity in new book, "Never Alone, Except for Now."
March 1, 2018

When Stars Explode

A look into Physics 364: Selected Topics of Astrophysical Interest
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