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New exhibit features reflective works by artists who are incarcerated at Grafton Correctional Institution
On display at Case Western Reserve University Wade Park Community Engagement Center
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A generational commitment: Dual scholarships to support the next generation of leaders
For Ed (ADL '64, MED '68) and Melinda Melton Sadar (FSM '66), Case Western Reserve University is more than just their alma mater—it is where their lifelong journey together began. After sharing glances in a Philosophy 101 class and then officially meeting in Thwing Hall, the couple is now…
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Decades-old asthma theory challenged: Newly discovered molecules may be real drivers of disease
Case Western Reserve University researchers say discovery of new inflammatory molecules could transform treatment
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Ready to register for spring courses? Check out 12 interesting options to add to your schedule
From AI to medieval robots, spring 2026 courses cover a wide range of interesting topics
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Bringing polymer science to life: PhD student Joel K. Linebach choreographs dance inspired by his engineering research
Linebach’s “PHASIC” will premiere this weekend at Cleveland Dance Festival
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Former Emerging Scholar Kristina Bowdrie brings her journey full circle at CWRU
The first time Kristina Bowdrie, PhD (CWR ’17), walked through the doors of Case Western Reserve University, she was a nervous first-year student hoping to find her footing. Twelve years later, she’s walking those halls again—this time as a mentor, researcher and assistant professor. For…
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Centuries-old texts come alive for first-year students in CWRU-Cleveland Museum of Art partnership
When Denna Iammarino, lecturer at Case Western Reserve University’s Department of English, began teaching her Academy Inquiry Seminars (AIQS) course—“What is a Book?: Art, Function, Form”—on campus, she hoped to offer students a more hands-on experience with various types of book…
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Meet an undergraduate student putting majors in theater and cognitive science into practice as an aspiring speech-language pathologist
Theater and cognitive science don’t seem to have much in common on the surface. But Case Western Reserve University student Sydney Raby finds them to be the perfect combination for a future career as a speech-language pathologist. “I’ve always loved storytelling and understanding how people…
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College of Arts and Sciences recognizes 2025 Alumni Award winners at annual IGNITE event
As members of the Case Western Reserve University community celebrated Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2025, the College of Arts and Sciences took time to recognize exceptional alumni from the college. Nearly 90 supporters attended the Oct. 10 IGNITE: A Celebration of Leadership and Philanthropy…
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Filipino American History Month: Meet three Filipino members of the CWRU community
From studying biology, psychology and marketing, to advancing agricultural innovation and helping individuals embrace their cultural identities, those of Filipino heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University. In recognition of Filipino American History Month,…