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The physical symptoms of weakness and fatigue from multiple sclerosis (MS) can rock a person’s confidence and ability to engage in what he or she feels is important, from being a good parent and friend to taking up a hobby, according to Matthew Plow, assistant professor from Case Western Reserve…

When an emergency occurs, whether manmade or natural, the university’s immediate concern is for the safety of those involved. But what happens after the situation has cleared? Classes, research and day-to-day operations all must resume as quickly as possible. That’s where Eun-Joo Ahn comes in. As…

Donald Feke (CIT ’76, GRS ’77, chemical engineering) is a triple threat at Case Western Reserve University: an award-winning educator, a patent-producing researcher and an accomplished administrator. His favorite aspect of his multifaceted role—and the reason he came back to Case Western…

Ica Manas-Zloczower has spent her entire professional teaching career at Case Western Reserve University. In her 30 years on campus, she’s become known as a prolific researcher in macromolecular science and engineering, a committed colleague and an influential educator. For her many…

Groundbreaking medical research offers Sanford Markowitz the best of two worlds. He thrives on solving tough scientific puzzles that come with medical research in a top-flight academic center. He also finds immense gratification that his work may someday help someone with serious illness such as…

For the typical NCAA Division III competitor, winning a National Championship represents the pinnacle of his or her career. However, for Case Western Reserve University Cross Country and Track & Field alumna Esther Erb (CWR ’08), her 2008 NCAA Title in the Outdoor 10,000-meter run was just the…

Note: This post was updated at 5:40 p.m. to reflect an updated event start time of 9:45 a.m. Due to higher-than-expected response, the campaign for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has moved Thursday morning’s public event to Freiberger Field, immediately west of the Tinkham Veale University…

The campaign for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has announced she will hold a “community organizing” meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Tinkham Veale University Center. Other details—in particular those regarding federal security procedures and how they may affect traffic around…

Two Cleveland researchers receive $18.5 million to continue legacy in rheumatic, immunologic disorders and infectious disease Building on its previous gifts to Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the Richard J. Fasenmyer Foundation awarded $18.5 million in new…

As a Case Western Reserve biology major, Andrew Zajac relished any opportunity to go into the field. “Clouds of bugs, pouring rain and hot sun never seemed to dampen his spirits,” said Mike Benard, George B. Mayer Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology. “He loved wading around in ponds,…