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A message from the chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dear colleagues, It is my great pleasure to extend my holiday greetings as we bring 2025 to a close. Over the past year, uncertainty—and its impact on the academic landscape—has been a defining theme, affecting many aspects of academic operations, including our department. Despite these…
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What prevents more cancer patients from enrolling in potentially life-saving clinical trials?
Financial barriers are biggest hurdle, according to new Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals study
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Bridget Hegarty receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Bridget Hegarty, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has received a competitive NSF CAREER award to address a critical infrastructure challenge: The $7 billion annual cost of bacterial damage to U.S. water systems. Hegarty’s innovative research…
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Submit course reserves requests for spring semester
Kelvin Smith Library is accepting course reserve requests for the spring 2026 semester. Accepted materials include books and audiovisual materials (DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and CDs). Requests must be submitted via the form on the library’s website. Course reserves staff recommend submitting requests…
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CWRU-based startup founders, alumna honored in Forbes 30 Under 30
The 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 class had a distinctive Case Western Reserve University flair, as four Case School of Engineering alumni and innovators were among the list of influential young minds. Among the honorees in 20 categories ranging from AI to venture capital: the founders of CLEANR, a…
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Reflecting on our achievements & wishing you a joyful new year
Every year, advances in medicine improve our society. As we look to next year, during a short well-deserved winter break and holiday season, I invite you to pause and reflect on the remarkable accomplishments we achieved in the field of medicine this year. I am especially proud of our collaborative…
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Discover ways to prevent type 2 diabetes
Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Nutrition will host virtual information sessions for the Prevent Type 2 (Prevent T2) Lifestyle Change Program. In addition to incentives, participants of this program have the opportunity to hear from a trained…
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Campus tree maintenance and removal to begin Thursday
From Dec. 18 through Jan. 12, arborists working for Case Western Reserve University’s Campus Planning and Facilities Management office will perform maintenance pruning of healthy trees and remove dead and dying ones from several areas across campus. The majority of tree removals will occur…
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Final grades due Dec. 19
Please take a moment to review the procedures and expectations below.
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Weatherhead students collaborate with iconic Cleveland market hub
With origins dating back to 1840, the West Side Market is a long-standing staple of Cleveland. The market has evolved with time, moving across the street to its current location at West 25th and Lorain, inviting additional vendors and welcoming tourists from all over the world. As they work on…