Awards

Luke Nantz, a senior at Case Western Reserve University, was awarded the E. Thomas Boles, Jr., M.D., Scholarship through the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation. A sociology major working toward a career in education, Nantz holds a 3.92 GPA. He was initiated into Phi Kappa Tau in 2009 with the Alpha Delta…

Stan Gerson is an extraordinary leader. Under his direction and vision, more than 300 physicians and researchers have come together in the fight against cancer. He is a brilliant scientist. His groundbreaking work has led to 12 patents, three companies and two renowned textbooks in his field. And…

Case Western Reserve University moved up another position to 37th among national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2013 Edition. The increase comes after last-year’s three-slot jump and reflects the institution’s continued progress in admissions, alumni engagement and…

Charles J. “Bud” Koch, a member of the Case Western Reserve University Board of Trustees since 1999 and its chair since 2008, has been awarded one of the highest honors the institution can bestow, the University Medal. “I am humbled by this award,” Koch said. “I considered it a privilege to lead…

Student Affairs today announced the winners of the Little Blue Book trivia challenge. The Little Blue Book, an online version of which can be viewed at students.case.edu/division/traditions/bluebook/, introduces incoming students to Case Western Reserve’s campus culture—both academically and…

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative awarded two faculty members with CTSC Core Utilization Awards in July. Monica Montano, associate professor of pharmacology, was granted an award for her proposal, "Role of HEXIM1 in the protection against ischemic stress." Priyadarshini…

Four years ago Plain Dealer columnist Dick Feagler penned a piece about Elaine “Lainie” Hadden that he was sure she would not like. It wasn’t because he wrote anything negative about her—just the opposite. Feagler described her as an “angel,” a woman of “vision,” a lady with “class.” The problem…

Alan J. Rocke’s work takes people across centuries and around the world. It showcases the imagination, creativity and dedication of its subjects. And it opens up a world of science that most have never known. As the Henry Eldridge Bourne Professor of History, Rocke’s work has garnered national and…

When Chung-Chiun Liu left Case Western Reserve University more than 40 years ago with his doctoral degree, he never considered he might one day become colleagues with the esteemed professors under whom he studied. “I was hoping to get a faculty position in the U.S. when I graduated, but at that…

Case Western Reserve University retained its national top 10 position this year in Washington Monthly’s annual rankings of colleges that contribute to the best interests of students and the country. Last year marked the first time the university broke into the magazine’s highest tier, leaping from…