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5 questions with nursing’s Tofarati Adebise, Class of 2026

For students at Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, graduation is a moment to pause and take stock of just how far they’ve come. What began as a pursuit of science and skill evolved into something more—an understanding of the responsibility that comes with caring…

Five questions with Mandel School’s Lysette Roman, Class of 2026

For students at Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, graduation marks more than the end of a degree—it reflects years of learning, growth and a deep commitment to making a difference. Through coursework, field education and hands-on…

5 questions with nursing's Greg Gardner, Class of 2026

For students at Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, graduation is a moment to pause and take stock of just how far they’ve come. What began as a pursuit of science and skill evolved into something more—an understanding of the responsibility that comes with caring…

Lifelong learners, lifelong friends

They didn’t just make it to graduation—they made it there together.As they get ready to graduate with their Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Jennie Cipriano, Beth Zirkle, Becca Johnson and Emily Perry aren’t just…

Nursing Adventure Day creates nurses for a day—and the future

The energy was immediate.As students from John Hay High School arrived at Case Western Reserve University’s Health Education Campus with Cleveland Clinic, an enthusiastic group of nursing students from Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing welcomed them, answering early questions and setting the…

A different kind of dental visit

The first thing fourth-year dental student Vihisha Bache noticed wasn’t the patient’s teeth—it was her hesitation.Seated in a makeshift exam space inside a community center, an apprehensive woman gripped her walker and leaned back slightly, unsure of what would come next. She didn’t speak English,…

Passport to practice: Nursing students explore culture and care in Taiwan

While some students spent spring break relaxing on beaches, this year, 14 Case Western Reserve University Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students went a different direction. Instead of taking a week off, they immersed themselves in a fast-paced journey across Taiwan—one that blended cultural…

CWRU representatives are helping to shape the future of gerontology

Three Case Western Reserve University representatives are helping shape the future of gerontology education, contributing to a national effort that will guide how students across the United States—and beyond—learn about aging.Aloen Townsend, Ralph S. and Dorothy P. Schmitt Professor of Social Work…

Heading to Harvard: How one dental student went from patient to pediatric dentist

Fourth-year dental student Caroline Deyoe was in the middle of a routine walk with her dog, Redd, when her phone buzzed with an incoming email she’d been anxiously waiting for. Within seconds, she was excitedly texting family and friends. While Redd wondered why his walk had been interrupted, Deyoe…

Finding her stride: How one DNP student balances life with a passion for learning

For Elizabeth Ginsburg, RN, pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing isn’t just about advancing her career—it’s about feeding a lifelong curiosity while balancing the many roles that define her life. …