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Jason Madachy was about to realize his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor in the summer of 2007. But just one month before starting medical school, he died in an accident while on a family vacation. On what would have been his 22nd birthday, his family attended the White Coat Ceremony—the formal…

From the soccer field to the engineering lab, Emma Hawley (CWR ’17; GRS ’18, mechanical engineering) fully embraced the Case Western Reserve University student experience. She joined a research lab as a first-year student and, by the following year, had already contributed as a co-author to a…

Michael LaFramboise (CWR '18) is the CEO and co-founder of Aurelius Systems, a San Francisco-based defense startup developing autonomous laser systems to shoot down drones. Their flagship product, Archimedes, is a cost-effective, scalable robotic turret that combines advanced sensors, AI, and high…

After 16 years at Case Western Reserve, Vice President for Enrollment Management Rick Bischoff announced today that he will be leaving the university effective Jan. 9, 2026. He will be returning to California to serve as vice president of enrollment at Chapman University. “The university’s…

Case Western Reserve University’s annual Charity Choice campaign is back, giving faculty and staff the chance to support causes that strengthen our community—both on campus and across Greater Cleveland. This year’s campaign begins today and runs through Friday, Dec. 12. “Charity Choice is more…

Can the US government strip Zohran Mamdani of his citizenship? PolitiFact: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-BakerHostetler Professor of Law, said it’s “extraordinarily unlikely” the U.S. government could revoke Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s citizenship. She warned that such…

The heart of Cleveland's Public Square WKYC: John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History, explained that Cleveland’s Public Square began as a grazing ground before evolving into the city’s symbolic heart. He recounted its transformation—from Native lands to the site of…

AI tools can help shoppers save on groceries and gifts WEWS: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and associate vice president of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, said generative AI is making shopping more efficient by improving search and comparison tools. He…

Cleveland City Council Ward 12 seat headed to recount, seven votes separate candidates WOIO: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said the recount in Cleveland’s Ward 12 race could take weeks as officials review each ballot’s intent. He noted recounts rarely change…

Why the federal government can’t spend money during a shutdown cleveland.com: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, explained that during a shutdown, the government can’t spend money without congressional approval, even if funds exist. He said shutdowns reflect increasing…