Business, Law + Politics

When she first started law school, Heavenly Aguilar encountered the type of imposter syndrome many new students find familiar. But now, as she prepares to graduate with her JD this month, she has one key piece of advice for incoming law students: “You belong here. You are smart enough, creative e...

As the keynote speaker of the annual Canada-U.S. Law Institute (CUSLi) Conference on April 18, co-dean Michael Scharf traced Case Western Reserve University School of Law’s historic contributions to International Human Rights. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Hu...

After he receives his diploma this month, Junwoo Shim hopes to embark on a fulfilling journey in the legal field where he can leverage his education to make a tangible and positive impact on the legal landscape. Drawn to Case Western Reserve for its outstanding law program and supportive faculty a...

When '23-24 Veale Faculty Fellow Shanina C Knighton PhD, RN, CIC began pursuing her doctorate in nursing in 2013, she sought evidence to support a theory: patient hand hygiene should be prioritized the same way it is for healthcare providers. In the years since, she's proven just that, emphasizing t...

Jessica Chapman chose to complete her capstone requirement at the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Policy Section in Washington, D.C. Extremely active in the international law community at Case Western Reserve, Chapman moved to the nation’s capital for a semester to try out a different...

It’s that bittersweet time of the year when students we have seen grow intellectually and personally move on to the next phase of their lives. The various events – the Clap Out, Convocation and Diploma Ceremony – spur a range of emotions in all of us, from elation and pride to belonging and appreci...

AI and advanced statistical modelling are improving the way research analysts can advise investment portfolio managers, resulting in better diversification, improved risk-adjusted returns, and reduced volatility. For Andrew Frye, research analyst and a recent Weatherhead graduate, it all makes for a...

Case Western Reserve University and the Weatherhead School of Management have a rich legacy in the entrepreneurship space, with ongoing curriculum, programming, fellowships and workshops that prepare our students for careers in entrepreneurship. Today, many new initiatives have been launched, creati...

Kiara Vance joined Weatherhead this month as assistant director of admissions. She has worked in diverse sectors, including real estate and non-profits, and has extensive hand-on experience in student involvement and community outreach. Get to know more about her: What makes you most excited abou...

Talk about “March Madness”! “When it comes to mock trial and moot court, Case Western Reserve University School of Law is the equivalent of an elite NCAA basketball program,” said Co-Dean Michael Scharf. Based on the overall success of its nine mock trial and moot court teams, Case Western Reser...