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3 things to do in Cleveland in May
Final exams begin today for the spring semester at Case Western Reserve University and commencement is just a few weeks away. With the flurry of activity around you, it can be difficult to slow down and enjoy all our city offers. There’s plenty to do around Cleveland as the weather warms up, not to...
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Inspiring hope: CWRU students share how they stay positive when life feels overwhelming
Whether navigating health concerns, financial difficulties or major life changes, life can sometimes feel overwhelming—often when we least expect it. There can be moments when it's difficult to stay grounded, let alone optimistic. At Case Western Reserve University, services offered by University ...
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Dean to step down after seven years leading Case School of Engineering
After seven years as dean of Case Western Reserve University’s Case School of Engineering, Venkataramanan “Ragu” Balakrishnan has chosen to step down from his role effective June 30. He plans to join the engineering faculty following a six-month sabbatical. “Since becoming dean of our engineering s...
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Why is impulse spending so tempting? CWRU economics professor Sining Wang weighs in
We’ve all been there—scrolling through social media or strolling through a store when something unexpected catches our eye: a new gadget, flash sale or “treat yourself” moment. Before we know it, we’ve made a purchase we didn’t plan for and maybe didn’t really need. From ordering DoorDash on a whi...
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Meet nine students presenting at Intersections tomorrow
Research is an integral part of the Case Western Reserve University experience. From the day they enroll on campus, undergraduate students have the chance to pursue answers to vexing questions and contribute to high-level research, no matter their fields of interest. At the end of each semester, ma...
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9 interesting courses to take this summer at CWRU
Summer offers the opportunity to get outside, enjoy warm weather and, for many Case Western Reserve University students, earn degree credit through unique and fundamental courses—including many offered at 50% off the regular credit hour price.* Whether looking to complete required courses—from int...
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Meet a researcher preserving the rich history of music
Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Initiatives and International Affairs Director, Center for Popular Music Studies Professor, Department of Music At five years old, Daniel Goldmark started taking piano lessons to learn to play a song he had heard. Years later, in a college music history class, ...
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CWRU community rallies in support of record-breaking Day of Giving
The generosity of a far-reaching university community fueled the success of Case Western Reserve’s 13th Day of Giving. When the final results were tallied, 3,099 students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends—the largest number of donors in the campaign’s history—had contributed $916,716 to t...
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Challenging misconceptions, supporting survivors
Every April, communities across the country observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising public understanding of sexual violence, supporting survivors and promoting prevention efforts. An important component of this work—at Case Western Reserve University and beyond—is dispell...
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The rise of robotics: CWRU projects helping shape our future
From R2-D2 to Optimus Prime, Wall-E to The Iron Giant, robots have long captured our collective imaginations. In today’s world, their influence is far less limited to fictional settings; robotics are an essential driver behind next-generation products, medical innovations, educational advances and m...