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As assistant director of digital news strategy, Katie Laux creates The Daily newsletter and oversees content in CWRU Newsroom.

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3 things to do in Cleveland in March

With spring break on the horizon for Case Western Reserve University students, it’s a prime time to take a mental pause. One of the best ways to do that is by exploring our community. We’ve pulled together a few suggestions for how to get out and see some of what Cleveland has to offer during…

Meet a pre-med student dedicated to serving others through his nonprofit and healthcare work

Growing up in California, no one in Rohan Jain’s family had moved out of the state, and he’d never even heard of Case Western Reserve University until a brief mention in Grey’s Anatomy, a show he was watching at the time. What really drew him to CWRU, though, was the university’s academic…

Meet a postdoc investigating how chemical reactions begin, spread and power devices

As a researcher, Arvind Singh Heer is committed to understanding the theoretical principles underlying his technical work. After completing a master’s degree, he went on to become an assistant professor in India. He was compelled to understand electrochemistry on a deeper level. That is what…

Add these books written by CWRU faculty members to your reading list

Across disciplines, Case Western Reserve University faculty members are prolific in their scholarly contributions, from highly cited research papers to edited volumes. Among their successes include Thrity Umrigar’s bestselling novels and Walt Hunter’s lauded poetry anthology, The Singing Word.…

Meet a nursing student who found the parallels between founding her own charity and her future career

At just 11 years old, Nina Thompson learned the power of teamwork after founding a nonprofit organization to support families experiencing domestic violence. Now a fourth-year nursing student at Case Western Reserve University, Thompson continues to see that in action. Originally from Pittsburgh,…

3 things to do in Cleveland in February

Though it’s a short month, there’s still plenty of ways to experience Cleveland in February. Case Western Reserve University community members can take a mid-semester break with some of the city’s winter offerings. Whether you want to brave the cold for some fresh air or stay cozy indoors, we have…

Make winter in Cleveland brighter with these 5 ideas

With a seemingly persistent gray overcast, winters in Cleveland can feel dreary and endless. But, if you know the city and the Case Western Reserve University campus well, there are countless ways to make it feel bright and warm no matter the weather forecast. Here are a few ideas to make your…

Eileen Anderson named director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence

Eileen Anderson, EdD, has been named the new director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence and Inamori Professor in Ethics at Case Western Reserve University, the university's Board of Trustees confirmed in a meeting on Jan. 20. The Inamori Center was established in 2006…

3 things to do in Cleveland in January

Students, faculty and staff are returning to campus after time apart with renewed energy. The first day of classes of the spring semester is less than a week away, meaning their focus will be on their studies and work. But when downtime is needed this month, events throughout Cleveland can do the…

Meet an undergraduate student who’s tailored her extracurricular experiences around her interest in improving healthcare

Logan Tsukiyama arrived at Case Western Reserve University determined to make her college education about more than what happens in the classroom. Now a fourth-year student, she has curated a list of extracurricular activities that tie back to her dedication to healthcare improvement. “Learning…