Awards

During the university’s commencement celebrations, Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2026 will be joined by two distinguished individuals who will receive honorary degrees. These awards honor individuals who have achieved “excellence in any valued aspect of human endeavor, including the…

Teaching is the backbone of any institution of higher education, and Case Western Reserve University is home to countless faculty members who make a difference in the lives of students across all disciplines. In recognition of their dedication and service, CWRU presents the Carl F. Wittke Award for…

As students navigate the challenges, stresses and achievements of their educational experiences at Case Western Reserve University, a strong support system is crucial. Faculty and staff members play a major role in providing such support through mentorship. The J. Bruce Jackson MD Award for…

Case Western Reserve University is home to exceptional faculty scholars across a wide range of fields. They drive innovation, collaboration and creativity, inspiring their students to do the same.Each year, in recognition of the important role faculty play at our institution, the university selects…

Case Western Reserve University has selected 10 interdisciplinary research teams to receive inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants, a new initiative designed to bring faculty together across schools and disciplines, break down traditional silos and spark bold collaborations across campus.The…

Arielle Suskin and Claire Sumner, doctoral candidates in the Department of Art History and Art at Case Western Reserve University, have been awarded prestigious fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year.Suskin has been accepted to the American School of Classical Studies in Athens as the Diana E.…

The Undergraduate Research Office hosted the spring 2026 Intersections, an undergraduate research symposium, in April. This program, held each semester, allows members of the Case Western Reserve University and broader communities to see the breadth of research and creative endeavors completed by…

Jonathan Lass, MD, the Charles I Thomas Professor at the Case Western Reserve University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, was a member of the research team behind a study that earned recognition as as Clinical Trial of the Year by JAMA Ophthalmology. The publication, titled “Donor…

Andrew Golden, MD, assistant director of the “Transition to Residency” curriculum and assistant professor of emergency medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine recently received the 2026 Central Group on Educational Affairs (CGEA) M. Brownell Anderson Early Career Medical…

Earlier this month, Sruthi Shanker Pydimarry—a first-year PhD student at the Case School of Engineering’s Two-Phase Flow and Thermal Management Laboratory—was named one of 16 international recipients of the 2026 Zonta Women in STEM Award. This $10,000 award aims to uplift innovation and celebrate…