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CWRU School of Medicine celebrates historic commencement
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine marked a milestone weekend in May, celebrating the accomplishments of graduates across its Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and master's programs with ceremonies that reflected both tradition—particularly during the university’s…
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Artsci's Kathryn Lavelle remembers Democrat Barney Frank
Democrat Barney Frank, architect of Wall Street reform, dies at 86Newsweek: Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs at the College of Arts and Sciences, described Barney Frank as demanding, blunt and fiercely strategic, driven by protecting ordinary Americans’ financial…
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Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest shares ways for drivers to save money on gas
Grocery store programs aim to save customers on gasSpectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said drivers should calculate whether fuel rewards and warehouse memberships actually save money after fees, travel and wait times. He noted fixed…
The School of Medicine's state-of-the-art teaching kitchen is at the heart of its culinary medicine curriculum, providing future physicians with hands-on nutrition education. This photo was taken after the kitchen opened in 2023.
Nutrition's Hope Barkoukis emphasizes impact of CWRU's culinary classes
Doctors are taking culinary classes so they can prescribe food as medicine—it’s so much more than just ‘eat healthy’New York Post: Hope Barkoukis, chair in the Department of Nutrition, said many physicians want to discuss nutrition but “don’t feel competent at all” because medical schools often…
CWRU medical student takes the blood pressure of a community member at a CentroVilla25
CWRU medical students bring monthly health screenings and education to CentroVilla25
Case Western Reserve University medical students are helping bring preventive care directly to the community through monthly healthcare programming held at CentroVilla25, Cleveland's premier Latino market and food hall.Each month, School of Medicine students provide free health screenings, like…
Bill Merrick posing with a cake at his retirement party
Medicine’s Bill Merrick retires after 47 years at CWRU
After 47 years at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry, William “Bill” Merrick, PhD, is stepping into retirement. But he’s quick to point out he’s “not going anywhere,” as retirement won't change his passion for science and teaching. He plans to continue…
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Student Information System to be unavailable due to maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, Peoplesoft SIS will be unavailable Saturday, May 23, from 10 p.m. to Sunday, May 24 at 6 a.m. During this time, campus users will be unable to view or update student details (including student account data, class schedules, class rosters, etc.) as well as other…
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CWRU’s Rose Kelly selected for the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Fellows Program
Rose Kelly (LAW ’22), associate vice president for finance and controller at Case Western Reserve University, was chosen nationally with just 17 other mid-career finance professionals for the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Fellows Program—becoming the…
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CWRU’s Geriatrics Interest Group receives the AOA Medical Student Service Leadership Grant
Leaders of the Geriatrics Interest Group at Case Western Reserve University were awarded the AOA Medical Student Service Leadership Grant for their project, “Medical Student-Led Delirium Prevention and Companionship for Hospitalized Older Adults.”Those part of the project included Doctor of…
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Biochemistry’s Akshaya Vadivel named recipient of the 2026 AGA-Aman Armaan Ahmed Family SURF for Success Program award
Akshaya Vadivel, a rising third-year biochemistry student, was named recipient of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Research Foundation’s 2026 AGA-Aman Armaan Ahmed Family SURF for Success Program award. These summer undergraduate research fellowships (SURF) support undergraduate…