As director of university communications, Alaina Bartel leads a team responsible for driving impactful university-wide communications at CWRU.
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Some things tie all humans together, and among them is seeing the moon hanging in the sky, night after night. Tonight, that moon will appear bigger and brighter than normal as its orbit brings it closer to Earth than usual—a celestial phenomenon known as a supermoon.
Technically, it’s a…
While the concept of “lions and tigers and bears” may prompt some to say, “Oh my!”, for Case Western Reserve doctoral students Maura Plocek and Kaylin Tennant, they’re part of their daily routines.
As PhD candidates in biology at the university, the pair are taking advantage of CWRU’s…
It’s easy to feel small while looking at the first images taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most powerful space science telescope ever constructed.
The five images, released earlier this week, tell the story of the hidden universe through every phase of cosmic…
Earlier this month, thousands of people gathered in downtown Cleveland for Pride in the CLE™. Donning colorful apparel and waving rainbow flags, members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies marched through the streets to celebrate Pride Month—and to commemorate those who have marched over the…
March is Employee Appreciation Month. In that spirit, each week we have put the spotlight on an outstanding staff member who is instrumental in keeping our institution moving forward—even when faced with monumental challenges.
When it comes to tackling “other duties as assigned,” most staff…
Math enthusiasts and foodies, unite! Today, March 14 (3.14), is National Pi Day. The annual celebration recognizes the transcendental mathematical constant pi (π), which counts 3.14 as its first digits.
People around the country are celebrating Pi Day today with math-themed activities—and by…
Chances are, you’ve had days where things don’t seem to be going your way—but then you receive a compliment from someone that turns your day around. While compliments may seem simple, they can have a large impact on you and the people around you, creating a ripple of positivity.
But why is…
No one could have foreseen the accident Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine student Blake Harvey was involved with during his time as a fire controlman in the U.S. Navy.
Harvey was aboard a Navy helicopter that began plummeting into the Gulf of Aden in the Indian Ocean.…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to take place Sept. 10
Enhanced dining options, reimagined student spaces and eye-catching designs are a few features guests can now expect at Fribley Dining Commons, located at the corner of Murray Hill Road and Adelbert Road. After being under construction for about a…