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Community

A Community of Support

Case Western Reserve University doesn’t just call Cleveland home—it excels because of it. 

In partnership with public officials and community stakeholders, we’re committed to helping improve our city while opening our doors to our neighbors.

Quick Links

Explore links to some of our most-used resources so you can get involved with CWRU.

Embrace Your Inner Entrepreneur

Three college students lean down to look inside 3D printing machines in front of students working at rows of computers.

Sears think[box], the largest open-access innovation center and makerspace in the United States, is open to the public so anyone can bring their ideas to life.

Join the Neighborhood Advisory Council

A diverse group of members of the Neighborhood Advisory Council pose alongside CWRU President Eric Kaler inside Adelbert Hall.

The community members, students, and representatives from local organizations who comprise the Neighborhood Advisory Council help CWRU ensure our neighbors’ interests stay top of mind.

Enjoy Benefits Across Campus

An inside view of Case Western Reserve University's bookstore with a mannequin, rows of merchandise and signage that reads Spartans.

When you carry a CWRU Community Card, you gain access to selected CWRU amenities and services—not to mention discounts at our bookstore and more.

Engage With the Community

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the university's Wade Park Community Engagement Center

At the university’s Wade Park Community Engagement Center, neighborhood residents and community groups come together with the CWRU community for mutually rewarding activities and programs.

A diverse group of attendees at the Neighborhood Advisory Council's Community Dinner on Nov. 17, 2023, sit at circular tables in a conference room.

Get Involved

There are many ways to stay in the loop when it comes to Case Western Reserve’s community and government relations initiatives.

Subscribe to our newsletter to see the latest storiesKeep up with CWRU news by subscribing to The DailyJoin our Collaboratory database to explore engagement and service options