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Brianna Smith

As a web writer and editor, Brianna Smith creates content for university-wide publications and websites at Case Western Reserve. 

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Recent News Articles

Inside the build: Meet individuals behind the construction of CWRU’s ISEB project

This October, Case Western Reserve University will open the doors to its new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), a 189,000-square-foot facility designed to foster innovative research across eight collaborative laboratories. While many will have the opportunity to see the…

Bridging the gap: CWRU students work to make healthcare communication clearer

Across the United States, a routine doctor’s visit isn’t always simple. For many patients, understanding medical information, navigating online portals or even knowing what questions to ask can feel overwhelming. This reality led to the creation of the Health Fluency Project (HFP), which aims to…

Take a look inside the experiences you can’t get in a classroom

This spring, experiential learning at Case Western Reserve University extended beyond the city limits of Cleveland as numerous students had the opportunity to bring their academic and professional interests to life in real time while traveling domestically and overseas. Earlier this month, nine…

7 things to do around Cleveland this spring

With temperatures beginning to rise around Cleveland, members of the Case Western Reserve University community likely look forward to trading snow boots and structured layers for sunnier skies and longer days. Today (March 20) marks the first official day of spring, and Cleveland has no shortage…

4 ways extended reality transforms how students learn at CWRU

Since Erin Henninger experienced her first extended reality (XR) headset in 2014, she has worked with Case Western Reserve University’s Interactive Commons to prepare for a future where students could leverage XR-type devices in their studies. Now, as executive director of the Interactive…

The legacy continues: Meet three Black student leaders at CWRU

This February, the Case Western Reserve University community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…

Legacy in motion: Get to know four Black student leaders at CWRU

This February, the Case Western Reserve University community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…

5 ways to combat seasonal affective disorder this winter

Have you ever noticed feeling more down during the winter months? You’re not alone—and chances are these changes in mood may be linked to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Affecting millions of people across the United States each year, SAD is a form of depression that commonly includes symptoms…

Meet four women student-athletes making history at CWRU

Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day—celebrated the first Wednesday of February—shines a spotlight on the achievements, resilience and impact of women athletes nationwide. At Case Western Reserve University, that legacy is written into the record books. For decades, women…

5 ways the human heart responds to cold weather

Beyond prompting warm clothing, hot drinks and a plethora of winter-based activities throughout Cleveland, cold weather triggers a host of physiological changes, affecting major organs and muscles and activating survival responses we may barely notice. To learn how cold weather impacts the human…