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10 unique things to do around Cleveland this summer
Whether you're staying on campus for summer classes or simply soaking up the season in University Circle, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy Cleveland in the summertime. The city comes alive with festivals, outdoor music, neighborhood block parties and pop-up food events—many of which are free or…
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From breaking ground to topping out
The latest progress on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building
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From Accreditation to Commencement: Celebrating a Standout Year
Dear Faculty Colleagues, As we move into the heart of summer, I want to express my deep appreciation for your continued commitment to our students, your scholarship, and our broader university community. Your work is at the core of Case Western Reserve University’s strength—and this past year…
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CWRU Alumni Venture Fund Fellow Spotlight: Zain Khawaja
Degrees completed: MD, BA Degree programs at CWRU: Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2025 Meet Zain Khawaja, a dedicated medical student at CWRU with a passion for venture capital, public policy, and building community. Since joining the CWRU Alumni Venture Fund in 2021, Zain has been an integral part…
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Meet a researcher transforming pediatric nursing care at CWRU
Associate Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing The Carl W. and Margaret Davis Walter Professorship in Pediatric Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of focus: Families of children who are technology dependent; children with chronic illness; normalization and family…
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New grant from UL Research Institutes launches industry-focused fellowship for STEM PhD students at Case Western Reserve
A new graduate fellowship at Case Western Reserve—backed by UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and a matching investment from the university’s Office of Research and Technology Management—will prepare STEM PhD students for impactful careers beyond academia. The ULRI Graduate Fellowship Program will…
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CWRU to close for Juneteenth holiday
Members of the Case Western Reserve community are reminded the university will be closed Thursday, June 19, and Friday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth. The June 20 closure is a “dangling holiday,” which is observed when either the July 4 or Juneteenth holidays land on a Tuesday or…
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Medicine's Jorge Garcia discusses former President Biden's cancer diagnosis
When did Biden know he had cancer? Five doctors weigh in The Free Times: Jorge Garcia, professor at the School of Medicine, acknowledged that the former president may have had prostate cancer during his presidency. However, "whether or not he knew it, I don’t know,” said Garcia.
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Law's Jonathan Alder discusses Supreme Court cases related to immigration
Supreme Court so far focusing on procedure over substance in immigration cases Washington Examiner: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, said recent Supreme Court rulings highlight that justices are weighing each immigration case on legal merits, not…
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Medicine's Ryan Marino talks about proposed cuts to naloxone
Trump-era fentanyl seizures have not saved up to 258 million lives, as Pam Bondi said. Here's why. PolitiFact: Ryan Marino, associate professor at the School of Medicine, shared his thoughts on the proposed cuts. "Still, the specter of deeper cuts that would severely limit the affordability, or…