Community Engagement

Panoramic view of the Cleveland skyline at dusk with the buildings lit up
October 28, 2026
3 things to do in Cleveland in November
Though fall semester at Case Western Reserve University is beginning to wind down, there is still plenty to do on campus and beyond.In November, the performing arts scene at Case Western Reserve University comes alive. The annual MaDaCol dance concert (Nov. 19–20), the Department of Theater’s…
Horizons Mentoring Program students learning how to wrap a splint
October 27, 2026
Horizons Mentoring Program fosters future doctors through mentorship “families”
On National Mentoring Day, CWRU’s Horizons Mentoring Program shows the power of connection in shaping future physicians.
Dean Gerson presents to attendees at the IPCH open house
October 27, 2026
IPCH open house marks new opportunity for university-wide community health efforts
Case Western Reserve University’s Institute for Population and Community Health (IPCH) opened its doors to the community at an open house at the Warren E. Anderson Midtown Collaboration Center (MCC) on Oct. 22. The celebratory event included tours, networking opportunities and updates on the…
Illustration of three farmworkers bending to harvest crops in golden fields at night, with a farmhouse and trees in the background; calm, hardworking mood.
October 26, 2026
CWRU University Farm nourishes campus and community
The 400-acre site is also a biological field station, recreational landscape and living classroom
Two students in white lab coats collaborate at a table of scientific equipment, focused on an experiment in a bright classroom with a world map.
October 26, 2026
CWRU partners with STEMpower to provide hands-on education in 49 countries
More than 1 million students have benefited, gaining a wide range of skills
A smiling Dan Whalen in a blue shirt stands with arms crossed at a building site, glass architecture behind him.
October 26, 2026
Alumnus Dan Whalen leads a $3.5 billion Cleveland development
As a star CWRU quarterback, Dan Whalen helped breathe new life into the Spartans. Now he leads a $3.5 billion development in downtown Cleveland.
Photo taken from behind a photo viewfinder at a park showing the Cleveland skyline and Lake Erie set against a pinkish blue sky, with one eye hole focused on the view
October 01, 2026
3 things to do in Cleveland in October
October in Cleveland is often painted in warm fall colors, with reds, oranges and yellows. Here at Case Western Reserve University, a different hue marks the month: CWRU Blue. The university’s annual Homecoming and Reunion Weekend will be held Oct. 8-11. During the spirited festivities, students,…
A mother holds a small baby wearing white
September 14, 2026
A new prescription for Cleveland families: Rx Kids launches a fresh approach to maternal and infant health
First Year Cleveland at the Mandel School is supporting the Cleveland launch of the nationally recognized maternal and infant health program.
Aditi Bohre and Mahek Goel sit at a table in Tinkham Veale University Center
September 09, 2026
Building bridges to better health: How two CWRU students are advancing health literacy
When Case Western Reserve University juniors Aditi Bohre and Mahek Goel began gaining healthcare experience through various volunteer opportunities and jobs, they came to the same realization: Many people struggle not only to understand their health but also the systems they must navigate to…
A gavel and books sit on a desk in front of a man reading a book.
August 21, 2026
Breaking the cycle: How research is shaping a new approach to gun violence prevention
Researchers at the Mandel School's Begun Center are evaluating an innovative specialty court program designed to stop the cycle of gun violence before it escalates.