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Physicists from Case Western Reserve University, Tufts say they’ve remotely altered microscopic surface; could lead to applications for microchips, or ‘liquid tools’ Physicists at Case Western Reserve University and Tufts University say they’ve changed the shape of a flat liquid crystal surface…

Even as a child, Ivan Douglas felt driven to help others in need. While he knew his large size and stature better fit the stereotype of a bully, “being a champion for the less fortunate was a passion placed on [his] heart by God.” Those words, part of the personal statement Douglas wrote in…

Case Western Reserve University celebrated its return to an in-person homecoming with a long-awaited ceremony for the Class of 2020, a well-fought football victory, and the sequel to a $20 million challenge gift first made in 2018. Nearly a year and a half after COVID-19 forced their commencement…

Case Western Reserve University, collaborators at University Hospitals and University of Pittsburgh trauma center work to develop rugged, portable sensor Scientists at Case Western Reserve University are leading the development of TraumaChekTM, a hand-held medical device to quickly assess a…

Two years after giving $5 million to establish a new computer and data sciences department at Case Western Reserve, alumnus Kevin Kranzusch (CWR ‘90) has committed an additional $5 million to accelerate its progress—and catalyze increased engagement with other disciplines across the campus. “The…

The Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership (CCTRP) at Case Western Reserve University, with support from JobsOhio as part of the Cleveland Innovation District initiative, has announced more than $1.9 million in funding and support for 10 promising university-based biomedical technologies.…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccination against COVID-19 for those above 12 years old is a critical tool to help stop the ongoing pandemic. But, how should families with young children manage the risks of the disease if their children aren’t approved for a…

Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler articulated a vision of inclusion, opportunity and excellence Friday during an inauguration ceremony that repeatedly highlighted the university’s students. “When we put people first and when we create opportunities that have the power to…

Case Western Reserve University’s Presidential Inauguration Week concludes today with the ceremony itself—and crème brulee ice cream. In recognition of President Eric W. Kaler’s affinity for the flavor, Mitchell’s Ice Cream not only is featuring it at the Uptown location today—co-founder Mike…

An analysis of electronic health records of nearly 580,000 fully vaccinated people in the United States found that while the risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infection among those with substance-use disorders was low overall, it was higher for people who misuse substances such as alcohol, tobacco,…