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Volunteer at the upcoming fall Model UN conference
CWRU Model UN is looking for volunteers to staff our upcoming Fall 2025 high school conference. Volunteers will be working with over 600 high schoolers from Northeast Ohio, and helping them build public speaking and collaboration skills. Volunteers will be provided training on chairing procedure,…
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Division of Public Safety hosts first on-campus safety town for local kindergarteners
Local 5- and 6-year-old children started the school year with safety skills thanks to a new program offered by the Division of Public Safety at Case Western Reserve University. For the first time, the division offered a Safety Town program, modeled after programs held across the country to…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in October
No matter what you’re into, there’s no shortage of ways to stay entertained in Cleveland. We’ve got sports—including a historic run to the playoffs from the Guardians—music and fall fun in store this month in The Land. Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are encouraged to…
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National Coffee Day: 4 coffee spots to fuel you near CWRU
National Coffee Day (Sept. 29) is the perfect excuse to step off campus and explore Cleveland’s vibrant coffee scene. Sometimes the library just doesn’t cut it, and a change of scenery—or a stronger cup of coffee—can be exactly what you need to power through assignments, write that essay, or prep…
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Celebrating Spartie: Look back on our mascot's history ahead of his birthday celebration this weekend
Though Case Western Reserve University adopted the moniker “Spartans” in 1970, it wasn’t until 41 years later in 2011 that we got the lovable plush mascot of Spartie. In celebration of Spartie’s 14th birthday, the University Spirit Committee—which is seeking members—will host a party at this…
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Keeping it in the family: Quiet power of family-wealth building, local economic development
The Center for Family Business at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management marks second anniversary supporting the backbone of Northeast Ohio’s business community
The sun sets gently over the Solstice Steps in nearby Lakewood. Photo by Lex Ehrenschwender.
Photo gallery: The best views in Cleveland, as shown by CWRU community members
From rooftop patios to hiking trails, members of the Case Western Reserve University community have no shortage of favorite spots to soak in Cleveland’s best views. In honor of World Photography Day (Aug. 19), we asked students, faculty and staff to share the places—both on and off…
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6 ways to experience Cleveland for under $10
Whether you’re moving in this weekend and getting to know your new home, returning to Case Western Reserve University for the fall semester or simply looking for fresh ideas as a faculty or staff member, Cleveland has plenty to offer—without draining your wallet. From sandy shores and…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in August
In just a few short weeks, we’ll be welcoming new and returning Case Western Reserve University students to campus for the 2025–26 academic year. After a quiet summer, faculty and staff look forward to the increase in activity. Whether you’re soaking up the last few weeks of summer or want to…
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Student Spotlight: Deyhana Greene
Interning with intention: Inside CWRU students’ summer internships This summer, Case Western Reserve University students are stepping far beyond the classroom—into hospitals and research labs, startups and advocacy organizations, engineering firms and art studios. What unites their experiences…