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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

Kids, courts and care: How CWRU professor Eileen Anderson protects vulnerable youth across Ohio

When Eileen Anderson, director of education for Case Western Reserve University’s bioethics and medical humanities programs, first encountered the court system during a divorce, she learned about the role of a guardian ad litem—an individual appointed to represent a child’s best interest in legal…

CWRU’s William Claspy to retire after nearly four decades of service at campus libraries

After 37 years of dedicated service, the Kelvin Smith Library community bids a fond farewell to William “Bill” Claspy, who will retire tomorrow (Oct. 3)—the same day he celebrates his work anniversary at Case Western Reserve University. Following in the footsteps of his father—a professor of…

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet three Hispanic members of the CWRU community

From working in nursing at Cleveland Clinic to studying the impact of violence among youth, individuals of Hispanic heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15,…

Spartan Showcase: Ibrahim Quagraine

After discovering that his social venture, Cocoa Potash, was named one of 24 startups to advance to the 2025 Hult Prize Global Accelerator program earlier this year, Ibrahim Quagraine—a PhD biomedical engineering student at Case Western Reserve University—experienced a whirlwind of emotions, from…

Spartan Showcase: Cristin Coleman

For Cristin Coleman, a doctoral student at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, her journey into pediatric care is deeply personal. As a child who was hospitalized multiple times, her experiences left a lasting impact—ultimately inspiring her to help launch a…

7 tips to manage your online presence as you enter the job market

As social media continues to shape how people connect, share and communicate information, its influence within professional markets has grown just as rapidly. For today’s college students and recent graduates, establishing an online presence has become a core part of professional development—often…

Hear from incoming students why they chose to attend CWRU

Today marks the first day of classes at Case Western Reserve University for the 2025-26 academic year—and for the newest first-year and transfer students of our community, the start of an exciting new chapter. To discover why incoming students chose CWRU as the place to begin (or continue) their…

Spartan Showcase: Julia Cho

When fourth-year biomedical engineering student Julia Cho first stepped onto Case Western Reserve University’s campus for Discover Week, she was a little tired from the whirlwind of move-in, a bit overwhelmed by all the new faces—and completely energized by the possibilities ahead. That first…

Meet a researcher investigating how mitochondrial dysfunction affects neurodegenerative diseases

Xin Qi Jeanette M. and Joseph S. Silber Professor of Brain Sciences Professor, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine Area of Focus: mitochondrial quality control, cellular metabolism, immune responses and the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases. Fourteen…

Meet three veterans strengthening the CWRU community

Each year, Hire a Veteran Day (July 25) reminds us of the invaluable qualities individuals who served in the United States Armed Forces bring to every corner of civilian life. At Case Western Reserve University, veterans continue their mission of service as educators, researchers, public safety…