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With Spirit gone, South Florida lost an airline hub. Cleveland knows the pain. Marketplace, NPR: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said Cleveland losing its airline hub after the United-Continental merger hurt civic pride and reduced direct flights, though increased…

How Northeast Ohio’s polymer industry is confronting backlash on plasticcleveland.com: Changyong “Chase” Cao, assistant professor, and Gary Wnek, the Joseph F. Toot Jr. Professor of Engineering, both at Case School of Engineering, discussed their USDA-funded project to develop biodegradable plastic…

Why your shower gets dirty so fast (and how to slow it down)Martha Stewart: Shanina Knighton, research associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, said showers harbor bacteria, mold and biofilm long before grime becomes visible. She explained pink residue is often bacteria, not…

I’m 57 and I want to retire at 60. I have two pensions that’ll pay $7.5K a month and a $400K 401(k). I’m considering a Roth conversion—smart move? MarketWatch: Mary Sasmaz, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said Roth conversions hinge largely on comparing current and future…

For two centuries and counting, CWRU community members have broken barriers, made groundbreaking discoveries and inspired others with their creativity and courage. Here, find a small sampling of the alumni and faculty who have made their marks—then visit our Bicentennial website to learn about even…

This week, Case Western Reserve University celebrates the graduating Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies. More than just a ceremony, these celebrations are a testament to the hard work, dedication and perseverance of the graduates as they reach this milestone and begin their careers or…

Two centuries of defining milestones, notable moments and sometimes quirky traditions

This week, Case Western Reserve University celebrates the graduating Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies. More than just a ceremony, these celebrations are a testament to the hard work, dedication and perseverance of the graduates as they reach this milestone and begin their careers or…

At the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) 2026 conference, representatives from the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio presented research and led national discussions aligned with the theme “Building Trustworthy Translation: Rigor,…

Commencement week is here, and the campus community is invited to help send off the Class of 2026 in a sea of CWRU blue.Join fellow faculty, staff, students and alumni on Wednesday, May 13, for clap out, university convocation and the Spartan Send-off—three traditions that bring the entire…