Awards

Molly Watkins is known for being thoughtful, compassionate and inclusive—both as a supervisor and in her efforts supporting internationalization at Case Western Reserve University. And now, she’ll bring those qualities to a new role: dean of the Undergraduate Advising Support office, effective July…

As any student can attest, earning a 4.0 GPA is no easy feat. Doing so as a student-athlete can be especially challenging, demanding exceptional time management, discipline and dedication to both academics and sports. Sahil Dayal and Hannah Kassaie had the skills needed to make it possible.…

For the members of Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2024, commencement marked many things: chapters ending, new beginnings, and, for many, their first formal commencement ceremony after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted graduations in 2020. For Soorya Janakiraman and Douglas Gurdak, it…

Mahmoud A. Ghannoum ScholarGPS celebrates highly ranked scholars for their exceptional performance in various fields, disciplines and specialties. ScholarGPS recently recognized Mahmoud A. Ghannoum, professor of dermatology and pathology at the School of Medicine, for his prolific…

P. Hunter Peckham is a decorated Case Western Reserve University emeritus faculty member. He’s known worldwide for his research that has restored hand and arm control in paralyzed individuals and is the recipient of some of the university’s most prestigious awards—Distinguished University Professor…

Across disciplines at Case Western Reserve University, faculty members play critical roles in supporting graduate students as they prepare for the next stage of their academic and professional careers. Whether they provide enlightening advice or help a student navigate a complicated subject,…

A student’s growth is not limited to the lessons they learn in a lecture hall or classroom setting. As they set out to apply their knowledge and newfound skills in the real world, they are oftentimes backed by influential mentors who can help guide them. Across the Case Western Reserve…

Education is at the heart of Case Western Reserve University’s mission. Across disciplines, our faculty members take seriously their responsibility to support our students’ learning and expand their knowledge. Each year, the university recognizes two faculty members who have had an outsized…

Community service was a formative part of Sara Moll’s childhood. That value would influence the Case Western Reserve University triple-alumna and trustee’s decision to dedicate her professional life—and later, her philanthropy—to serving others, especially those in vulnerable populations.…

The Guthrie Public Speaking Prize is awarded each spring for excellence in public speaking by undergraduates at Case Western Reserve University. The 2024 awards went to the following winners, for their exceptional speeches: First place ($500): Ussaid Ishaq for “What Does It Mean to Be an…