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Wake Up With Weatherhead Wake Up With Weatherhead, a new series of dynamic breakfast programs that bring together Northeast Ohio’s business leaders, professionals, academics, alumni and students for high-level networking and thought-provoking discussions, was launched in August. Four different…

The CWRU Weatherhead School of Management recently hosted a landmark reunion for alumni of the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program, celebrating more than 45 years of academic excellence and professional growth. This event marked the first of its kind, bringing together…

CWRU Weatherhead School of Management is amid an exciting transformation that builds on its legacy and positions the school for an even greater impact. Weatherhead has long been a leader in innovation in management education—from pioneering leadership science and launching one of the nation’s…

Cheryl Renee (MGT ’91) was inducted into the prestigious Silver Circle from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, recognizing her more than 25 years of excellence in broadcast journalism. “This recognition is a testament not just to Cheryl’s career, but to her impact on the…

Madeline McDaniel (LAW ’24) was deeply involved in extracurriculars during her time at Case Western Reserve University School of Law: a member of the Student Intellectual Property Law Association; the ICC Moot Court team; the managing editor for the Journal of International Law; and a legal intern…

In a remarkable moment for international legal education, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Law has received a generous $100,000 gift from Stephen Petras (LAW ‘79), a respected attorney, professor and longtime supporter of cross-border cooperation. This generous gift establishes the…

The Case Western Reserve University School of Law community mourns the passing of the Honorable Sara J. Harper (LAW '52), who died on July 8, 2025, at the age of 98. She was a trailblazer in every sense. As Judge Harper once recounted, "People would tell me, 'Oh you can't do that.' So, I did it…

Richard Kruszynski, director of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices and the Ohio Substance Use Disorder Center of Excellence, has been appointed to the Chemical Dependency Professionals Board by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. The board, a state regulatory agency within Ohio’s Department of Mental…

Morgan S. Celistan, DMD, MMSc (DEN ‘20) Morgan S. Celistan, DMD, MMSc (DEN ‘20) has been named the 2025 Outstanding New Dentist. Her dedication to patient care, academia and curriculum development, participation in organized dentistry, and mentorship of dental students have set a new benchmark…

The National Law Journal recently reported that the average starting salary for a first-year associate at the nation’s large law firms is $215,000. Cleveland is home to some of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country and Case Western Reserve University School of Law, with its…