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2026 Weatherhead commencement speaker Mike Fisher
The Risk You Don’t Take
Double alumnus Mike Fisher delivers commencement remarks to Weatherhead School Class of 2026
Seven students sit in a tiered classroom in the Peter B. Lewis Building. Two students smile and interact with each other while the others focus on their laptops.
Lighting the way: A new institute at Weatherhead School of Management aims to develop leaders across disciplines
New Weatherhead Institute aims to attract students from across disciplines. They’ll gain and practice leadership skills in real-world settings.
Pixel art of a scale with a doctor and a businesswoman in balance, shaking hands. The doctor wears a lab coat, and the businesswoman holds a briefcase.
Pioneering health law: How the School of Law set the foundation for an evolving field
When the Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Law opened in 1953, it was the first of its kind and did the remarkable:“We spawned an entirely new legal discipline,” said Maxwell Mehlman, JD, the center’s longtime co-director, a Distinguished University Professor and the…
Kaylara Benfield and Jordyn Dawson
CWRU law students find their footing—and success—in the courtroom
Students turn courtroom competitions into national wins
Rob Kollin on a bike on a brick street in Cumberland, Maryland.
Finding Case Western Reserve twice—and never looking back
How two Weatherhead degrees changed one alumnus’s life, leadership and sense of purpose.
Steve Kaufman headshot
Steven S. Kaufman Family Anatomy of a Trial Lecture Series delivers another exceptional season
The Steven S. Kaufman Family Anatomy of a Trial Lecture Series continued its remarkable success during Spring 2026, bringing nationally recognized trial lawyers to the School of Law for an immersive exploration of trial advocacy. Made possible through the generosity and vision of alumnus Steven S.…
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5 questions with School of Law’s Xi Chen, Class of 2026
As graduation approaches at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, students look back on the experiences that shaped their time on campus—and ahead to the paths they’re about to begin. From discovering their academic interests to gaining hands-on experience through clinics, competitions and…
Amr Salahieh
From Syria to Silicon Valley, a CWRU alum built a medical device empire
A conversation with serial entrepreneur Amr Salahieh (CSE ’89), founder and CEO of Shifamed
Carter Callender
5 questions with School of Law’s Carter Callender, Class of 2026
As graduation approaches at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, students look back on the experiences that shaped their time on campus—and ahead to the paths they’re about to begin. From discovering their academic interests to gaining hands-on experience through clinics, competitions and…
Photo of Sam Harbol working with equipment in a greenhouse lab
From rainout shelters to the courtroom: Inside CWRU students' and researchers' environmental work
Each year, Earth Day (April 22) highlights the importance of protecting natural resources, combating climate change and promoting sustainability—from recycling and reducing waste to supporting eco-friendly businesses. At Case Western Reserve University, that commitment extends far beyond a single…