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Winter break is just around the corner, but the action in Cleveland isn’t slowing down. Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff looking to relieve end-of-year stress have plenty of options to get out and explore the city in December.
Not sure where to start? We’ve got…
During their time on campus, Case Western Reserve University students have plenty of opportunities to explore Cleveland. One of the most engaging and meaningful ways they can do so is through volunteer experiences. While there are options available throughout the year, the Center for Civic…,
Saturday of Service by-the-numbers
16
local organizations
145
student volunteers…,
For many students, the experiences are eye-opening introductions into the communities just beyond the boundaries of campus.
“As a result of this volunteering activity I am more aware of the struggles present in communities near my campus,” one student shared of their volunteer experience at…
Jadon Wyant was drawn to the sixth floor of Sears think[box] for the promise of free coffee. Then a second-year undergraduate student, Wyant discovered his go-to study spot in the quiet, collaborative space.
But it gave him more than just a place to prepare for exams and complete homework;…,
Entrepreneurship by the numbers
450+
student ventures supported
1,000+
alumni ventures supported…,
But the space isn’t exclusive to would-be entrepreneurs. As Wyant learned upon his first visit, there’s always a pot of coffee, a refrigerator to store lunch and someone ready to offer support.
“You don’t even have to have an idea,” said Tiffany Cashon, senior director for strategic…,
“There is a vibe up there that is very different from the rest of the building because if you think about CLEANR and OpsiClear and Sorcea, they’re getting somewhere,” she said. “They’re heads down. This is their job. To watch these young people right…,
The entrepreneurial ecosystem at Sears think[box] effectively guides entrepreneurs through each stage of their venture. The impact was recently demonstrated at the Greater Cleveland Partnership's 19th Annual Best of Tech Awards when several ventures supported by the Sears think[box] earned…
Cleveland’s first snowfall arrived overnight, reminding us that while winter is just beginning, spring is right around the corner. Case Western Reserve University undergraduate students can begin registering for spring 2026 classes today (Nov. 10).
Upper-class students get first dibs…
Joel K. Linebach arrived at Case Western Reserve University in fall 2017 as an undergraduate student intending to pursue a degree in a scientific field. A longtime dancer, he set out to continue that passion only as a hobby through some of the university’s many dance-aligned student…
The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are getting cooler here in Cleveland as we head toward the holidays and the end-of-semester crunch at Case Western Reserve University. But there’s still plenty to do in The Land—whether you prefer to keep it cozy indoors or enjoy the crisp…
Photo (from left): Sabrina Soto and Paisley Tuel met with Ohio Rep. Allison Russo (center) in her Columbus office.
Artificial intelligence holds great promise in medicine—but also introduces challenges and uncertainties. Two Case Western Reserve University students set out to understand the…,
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Growth rarely happens in comfort zones. For these members of the Case Western Reserve community, new challenges sparked confidence, community, and a deeper sense of purpose—on campus and beyond.
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Snehal Choudhury
Fourth-year undergraduate majoring in chemical engineering
When Case Western Reserve University’s Chem-E-Car design team launched in 2022, Snehal Choudhury agreed to be co-captain—and initially felt wildly unqualified.
But then, with…,
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Last week, nearly 200 local high school students witnessed firsthand how science and the humanities come together to solve real-world challenges. The Human Fusions Institute at Case Western Reserve welcomed students from Hawken Upper School, Chagrin Falls High School, Cleveland Heights High…,
Researchers in the lab of Zach Patterson, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, demonstrated work on…
Local 5- and 6-year-old children started the school year with safety skills thanks to a new program offered by the Division of Public Safety at Case Western Reserve University.
For the first time, the division offered a Safety Town program, modeled after programs held across the…,
K9 Handler Officer Jimiyu Edwards met with the children and gave them the chance to see K9 Spartie…,
With support from Executive Director of Public Safety Megan Koeth and Chief of Police Paul Owens, Gilmore forged partnerships with local organizations to help educate the children. University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Injury Prevention Center, the Cleveland Metropolitan…