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Building Blocks: How CWRU’s campus has evolved since 2010
As CWRU celebrates 200 years, its evolving campus tells a story of momentum and impact. Since 2010, 14 new buildings, transformative renovations and new public green spaces have reshaped our landscape.
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5 questions with graduating College of Arts and Sciences student Vida Barzdukas
As commencement draws closer at Case Western Reserve University, many graduating students are reflecting on the experiences that helped shape their confidence, interests and sense of direction. For Vida Barzdukas, a double major in English and classics with a minor in marketing from Columbus, Ohio,…
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Graduating military ethics student Strat Douglas reflects on his CWRU experience
Each spring at Case Western Reserve University brings a moment of reflection for graduating students—an opportunity to consider the experiences, conversations and connections that shaped their time on campus. For Strat Douglas, a Master of Arts student in military ethics from Sylva, North Carolina,…
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Yawei Li and Noël Voltz honored with Wittke Award in recognition of their undergraduate student teaching
Teaching is the backbone of any institution of higher education, and Case Western Reserve University is home to countless faculty members who make a difference in the lives of students across all disciplines. In recognition of their dedication and service, CWRU presents the Carl F. Wittke Award for…
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Evren Gurkan Cavusoglu and Mark D. Hammond receive The J. Bruce Jackson MD Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring
As students navigate the challenges, stresses and achievements of their educational experiences at Case Western Reserve University, a strong support system is crucial. Faculty and staff members play a major role in providing such support through mentorship. The J. Bruce Jackson MD Award for…
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Three faculty members named Distinguished University Professors
Case Western Reserve University is home to exceptional faculty scholars across a wide range of fields. They drive innovation, collaboration and creativity, inspiring their students to do the same.Each year, in recognition of the important role faculty play at our institution, the university selects…
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Meet some outstanding graduate students from the CWRU Class of 2026
Every late night, every game-winning play, every hour of service—it all leads to this moment. Next week, Case Western Reserve University will celebrate the graduating Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies May 15-17. We could never tell every story. But ahead of commencement, we sat down with…
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Meet some outstanding undergraduate students from the CWRU Class of 2026
Every late night, every game-winning play, every hour of service—it all leads to this moment. Next week, Case Western Reserve University will celebrate the graduating Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies May 15-17. We could never tell every story. But ahead of commencement, we sat down with…
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Submit nominations for 2026 Staff Advisory Council representatives
The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) at Case Western Reserve University is seeking election nominations for staff representatives from the:College of Arts and SciencesSchool of LawSchool of MedicineCase School of EngineeringWeatherhead School of ManagementSAC representatives serve a two-year term,…
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Emeriti professor Armando Zubizarreta passes away
Armando F. Zubizarreta, who served on the Case Western Reserve University faculty for 29 years before retiring in 1999 as professor emeritus of Spanish and comparative literature, died April 22. He was 92. A native of Lima, Peru, Zubizarreta went on to become a researcher and a renowned scholar of…