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In her decades-long and successful career, Susie Gharib has earned numerous accolades, including three Gracie Allen Awards, two Front Page Awards and the Elliot V. Bell Award for outstanding contributions to financial journalism. But what she values most are the stories behind them. An…

With the worst of winter hopefully behind us, Clevelanders have their sights set on spring. While we don’t officially welcome the new season until later in March, milder temperatures and Case Western Reserve University’s upcoming spring break are reminders it’s on its way. This month, you can…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are mourning the loss of Larry Howard, a campus security officer known for his kindness, professionalism and deep respect for others. He passed away Feb. 18 at the age of 72. Howard, who began working at the university in 2023 after…

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered exactly what you’re seeing? On Friday, Feb. 28, if you take a moment to turn toward the sky, you’ll be in for a special treat. Seven planets—Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars—will be visible all at once, though you might…

For those who work and study at Case Western Reserve University, the motivation to lead goes beyond a desire to hold a title—it’s an opportunity to take action, build community and create space for others to thrive. For Black student leaders, it’s also a chance to honor those who came before them…

For athletes, wellness enthusiasts and even casual gym-goers, the idea of plunging into an ice-cold bath after an intense workout has become increasingly popular. But beyond post-exercise recovery, the practice of cold immersion has deep roots in winter traditions. Each February, thousands of…

In 2012, Monique Olowu was a Cleveland parent looking to introduce her son to a college campus. The National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) at Case Western Reserve University—a five-week experience that combines sports, education and health services—presented the perfect opportunity. Olowu quickly…

After more than a decade as dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Kenneth B. Chance Sr. (DEN ’79) will step down from the role Dec. 31. “Ken has helped guide the School of Dental Medicine through a number of significant changes over the past decade, from the…

Trial-and-error separations could be replaced by quantitative and predictive molecular methods, CWRU researchers find

For generations, Black Americans have stood at the forefront of shaping history, breaking barriers and driving progress in every facet of society—from civil rights and politics to science and the arts. And throughout February, individuals are encouraged to recognize the achievements, resilience and…