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A graduating senior, a PhD candidate and a recent alumnus—each with a vastly different focus—were selected as Fulbright Scholars for the upcoming year. Todd Norton will research probability in Germany, John Romey will study how street culture in Paris was adopted in theater, and Derek Schadel will…

In medical school, Karen Olness wanted to specialize in nephrology. But instead of researching kidneys, Olness—a professor of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine since 1987—has become an international leader in developmental behavioral pediatrics, infectious diseases in…

As engineering major Patrick DelBarba waited to launch his boat for the finals of the nation’s largest collegiate regatta, one question kept crossing his mind: Would he even get to race? Philadelphia’s recent flooding had contributed to an extremely fast current on the Schuykill River, and as his…

In recognition of the critical importance of research to Case Western Reserve’s success, university administrators recently announced the recipients of the second Faculty Distinguished Research Awards. The awards, created last year under the direction of Vice President for Research Robert Miller,…

Renowned international mediator Mohamed Ibn Chambas, a 1984 graduate of Case Western Reserve’s School of Law, will give the university’s commencement address during ceremonies Sunday, May 18, at the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. Chambas’ diplomatic career has involved roles in…

As an extraordinarily effective and inspirational executive, B. Charles “Chuck” Ames has used his leadership position and vast knowledge to help educate and assist the next generation of management leaders as a mentor, collaborator, author and philanthropist. On Friday, May 9, Case Western…

On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker slammed into Prince William Sound’s Bligh Reef, resulting in one of the most notorious environmental disasters in U.S. history. As an associate for major Los Angeles law firm O’Melveny & Myers, Sharona Hoffman was assigned to work the defense on…

Katia Almeida delights in how her students represent various majors and interests—medicine, business, engineering, the arts and more. Because, she believes, the study of anthropology is relevant and applicable, no matter the discipline. “It enables you to see the world from a different…

When first given the opportunity to teach at the university level eight years ago, Lisa Nielson stopped to consider what kind of instructor she wanted to be. She’d sat through countless hours of lectures on the path to a PhD. Her parents are university professors, so she had plenty of perspective…

There is a word Yoram Daon uses to quickly sum up his role as a mentor to his Case Western Reserve University students. He will tell you the word “mentor” doesn’t express the task nearly well enough. Instead, he strives to be a moreh (מוֹרֶה) for each of his students. Sometimes, he explained,…