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CWRU medical student takes the blood pressure of a community member at a CentroVilla25
CWRU medical students bring monthly health screenings and education to CentroVilla25
Case Western Reserve University medical students are helping bring preventive care directly to the community through monthly healthcare programming held at CentroVilla25, Cleveland's premier Latino market and food hall.Each month, School of Medicine students provide free health screenings, like…
A child points to one of her teeth while a CWRU dental medicine student takes a look in the dental clinic waiting area
An oral history: The School of Dental Medicine has cared for the local community for more than a century
It was 1923, and Western Reserve University dental students were busily seeing patients. Cleveland’s population was nearing 1 million, and access to dental care was scarce. The university’s dental clinic was one of the best options, particularly for poor, underserved populations—which meant demand…
Photo of the Cleveland skyline on a bright sunny day with the Cuyahoga River in the foreground
3 things to do in Cleveland in May
May is one of the biggest months on Case Western Reserve University’s campus with commencement activities planned May 13–17. As students become alumni and others turn their finals in for a much-deserved summer break, the energy on campus is palpable, especially when combined with glimpses of…
A student wearing a stethoscope checks the blood pressure on another student.
Nursing Adventure Day creates nurses for a day—and the future
The inaugural Nursing Adventure Day, sponsored by the Black Student Nurses Association, shared the fundamentals of nursing with 20 high school students—and laid the groundwork for future nurses.
The white and blue CWRU dental clinic bus sits in a garage.
A different kind of dental visit
The School of Dental Medicine’s geriatric dental program is taking dental care in a new direction—and impacting both patients and students along the way.
A view from the Chiang Kai Shek memorial Hallof an elaborate garden and walkway with orange-roofed buildings against a cloudy sky.
Passport to practice: Nursing students explore culture and care in Taiwan
Fourteen nursing students headed to Taiwan over spring break to learn about healthcare systems, education and customs.
An external shot of building architecture
Register for summer art history course offering
ARTH 101 Art History I (3 credits)Remote Offering: June 1, 2026 - July 7, 2026Instructor: Samantha TrumanDoctoral Candidate | Department of Art History and ArtAn introductory course exploring the visual cultures of the ancient and medieval Mediterranean, Mesoamerica, Africa, and Asia up to 1400.…
Members of the CWRU Neighborhood Advisory Council, one of the many sponsors involved with the inaugural OneCWRU Community Day.
Enhancing community: Inaugural OneCWRU Day to take place April 18
Event aims to create shared spaces where collaboration, trust and long-term partnership can grow
aerial of CWRU
Attend the inaugural OneCWRU Community Campus Day
In an effort to strengthen the relationships that connect Case Western Reserve University and its surrounding neighborhoods, members of the CWRU community are invited to attend the inaugural OneCWRU Community Campus Day. This gathering, which will take place April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,…
Vishnu Kumar and Nikki Pillai
Bridging the gap: CWRU students work to make healthcare communication clearer
Across the United States, a routine doctor’s visit isn’t always simple. For many patients, understanding medical information, navigating online portals or even knowing what questions to ask can feel overwhelming. This reality led to the creation of the Health Fluency Project (HFP), which aims to…