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Hear from Distinguished University Professor Philip Taylor on the science of climate change
Philip Taylor, Distinguished University Professor and the Perkins Professor of Physics, will give a talk about the science of climate change—and the changing climate of science—Thursday, Sept. 10, at 4:15 p.m. in Rockefeller Hall, Room 301. Taylor’s talk is part of the Physics Colloquium Series,…
Donate to American Red Cross at upcoming blood drive
Support the needs of the local community by donating blood at an upcoming blood drive. The American Red Cross will be on campus Monday, Sept. 14, and Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Thwing Center ballroom. Approximately 900 pints of blood are needed daily to meet the needs of…
CWRU researchers efficiently charge a lithium-ion battery with solar cells
Coupling with perovskite solar cell holds potential for cleaner cars and more Liming Dai led the team's research. Consumers aren’t embracing electric cars and trucks, partly due to the dearth of charging stations required to keep them moving. Even the conservation-minded are hesitant to go…
CWRU biologists discover harmful effects of road salt on wood frogs
Road salt causes odd growth spurts, early mortality in NE Ohio frogs, CWRU study finds The Plain Dealer: Case Western Reserve University biologists recently discovered the harmful effects of road salt on wood frogs. While the frogs initially grow larger after exposure to the salt, they have shorter…
Law's Jonathan Alder talks about Kentucky clerk Kim Davis' refusal to issue marriage certificates
Does Kim Davis, Kentucky clerk blocking gay marriages, have legal grounds? NBC News: Jonathan Alder, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, talked about the case of Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who has argued religious grounds in her refusal to issue marriage certificates after same-sex marriage…
Political Science's Joseph White discusses Pope Francis' upcoming visit with U.S. Congress
Pope’s political messages cause some to pick, choose Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: As Pope Francis’ address to the U.S. Congress Sept. 24 approaches, Joseph White, the Luxenberg Family Professor of Public Policy, talked about the effect he thinks it will have on politicians.
University Rankings
Each year, U.S. News and World Report ranks the nation's top universities and graduate programs. Each year, Case Western Reserve University earns its spot among the country's best colleges. One of the Nation's Top Universities In its 2016 ratings, U.S. News and World Report: America's Best…
CWRU moves up in “U.S. News & World Report” rankings
Case Western Reserve rebounded from last year’s one-position dip and is back at 37th in this year’s edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” rankings. Yet again, the university benefited from gains in admissions and alumni giving, while graduation and retention rates lagged behind…
Get involved: Check out the Fall Community Service & Internship Fair Friday
The Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL) and the Career Center will host the Fall Community Service & Internship Fair Friday, Sept. 11, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Thwing Center ballroom. Learn how to get involved in the Cleveland community by talking with representatives from…
Preparing for tenure? Attend next UCITE session to learn more about the process
The next University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) session will be geared toward faculty who are tenured, on the tenure track or anticipate a tenure track position someday. The session will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Allen Memorial Medical…