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This article originally appeared in the fall/winter 2023 edition of Think magazine. This semester, The Daily will share some of the articles from the latest edition of the magazine. View more stories at case.edu/think. Nearly a year ago, on Feb. 3, just before 9 p.m., Ashley McCollum heard a…

The Case Western Reserve University community is mourning the loss of Arnold Caplan, professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences and founding director of the university’s Skeletal Research Center. He was 82. A distinguished scientist, Caplan left an indelible mark on the field of…

As the semester begins, it’s a time to look ahead—to new classes, new projects and new opportunities. But it’s also an ideal moment to reflect on recent successes and chart a plan to build on them. Today, Case Western Reserve University launches its annual report—a year in review that…

As a Case Western Reserve University trustee for more than two decades, including several years as the board’s chair, Charles J. “Bud” Koch held a front-row seat for some of the institution’s most transformative advances. Now, he, his wife Katie and their family have committed $1.25 million to…

Tea, with its diverse array of types and flavors, is often recognized for its host of health benefits, from supporting weight loss efforts and helping regulate blood sugar levels to reducing stress and anxiety and contributing to improved oral, heart and digestive health. Xin Zhang But…

When Dean Stan Gerson called Paul Tesar to the stage at the School of Medicine’s State of the School address last month, the Dr. Donald and Ruth Weber Goodman Professor of Innovative Therapeutics believed he’d be speaking about the Institute of Glial Sciences—a new center he’s directing. Instead,…

In middle school, Sedona Cady first learned about the nervous system—and she was hooked. But it wasn’t until her undergraduate studies that she revisited that interest, deciding to pursue neurosciences as her field of study. Then, determined to earn a doctorate degree, she set her sights on Case…

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are developing ways to convert waste into fuels and other products, using processes that are energy efficient and powered by renewable sources. More specifically, they’re close to resolving the challenge of converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a major…

Diagnosing cancer today involves using chemical “contrast agents” to improve the accuracy of medical imaging processes such as X-rays as well as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. But those agents can be expensive, take more time to use and pose potential…

Still deciding on a New Year’s resolution? Consider making your goal for 2024 be to explore Cleveland more—whether you’re a Case Western Reserve University student or a lifelong resident. Not sure where to start? Check out our three suggestions for things to do in The Land during January, and…