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Breaking the silence: How women can advocate for their health
Each May, Women’s Health Month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing women's well-being. Centering women’s health is as urgent as ever: self-advocacy in healthcare isn’t just helpful—it can be lifesaving. All too often, women visit a healthcare provider with pain in one…
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MidTown Collaboration Center grand opening celebrates new opportunities in the Hough neighborhood
Community engagement is at the heart of the new MidTown Collaboration Center. Fittingly, the May 16 grand opening brought together hundreds of neighbors, partners, and state and city leaders for a community block party. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Case Western Reserve…
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Championship bound! No. 4 CWRU men’s tennis upsets No. 1 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps to reach NCAA Championship Match
Case Western Reserve University junior Matthew Plunkett pulled out a come-from-behind three-set win at fourth singles to clinch a berth into the NCAA Division III Championship match today (May 22) and complete the fourth-ranked Spartans' 4-2 upset over top-ranked Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Tuesday…
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Meet a researcher unraveling the mysteries of brain cells to combat neurological diseases
Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of Medicine Faculty member of the Institute for Glial Sciences Area of Focus: Glial Cells Research Ben Clayton is transforming our understanding of brain health by researching astrocytes—often-overlooked brain cells…
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Why media literacy matters—and how to stay well informed
In a world in which information is available at our fingertips, the ability to discern credible news sources has become more essential than ever. This skill—known as media literacy—not only equips individuals with the tools to engage with social media, artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital…
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Watch: Case Western Reserve University celebrates Class of 2025 with commencement festivities 
In her remarks at this year’s convocation ceremony, commencement speaker Susie Gharib, an award-winning journalist, spoke to members of the Case Western Reserve University Class of 2025 about an important task: writing the story of tomorrow. “Write that story with courage and with heart, and…
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Two CWRU engineering researchers receive early career awards from National Science Foundation
Environmental engineer Bridget Hegarty to focus on improving water quality; computer scientist An Wang to improve model training for artificial intelligenceTwo Case Western Reserve University engineering faculty members have been awarded U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career…
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Cara Byrne and Catherine McManus honored with Wittke Award in recognition of their undergraduate student teaching
Of the many factors that shape an undergraduate student’s time on campus, the classroom experience often tops the list. At Case Western Reserve University, faculty members are vital to shaping students’ futures by inspiring curiosity, fostering critical thinking and creating a supportive learning…
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Cheryl Cameron and Shuai Xu receive Jackson Award for impactful undergraduate mentorship
As undergraduate students navigate their academic journeys, many come to find mentors who are crucial to providing the guidance, support and encouragement they need for success. These relationships enrich the student experience, not only contributing to higher retention rates but nurturing overall…
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Four faculty honored for their contributions to graduate teaching, mentoring
Across disciplines at Case Western Reserve University, graduate students benefit from faculty who do more than teach—they mentor, challenge, and champion students’ success. Whether through patient guidance, thought-provoking lectures, or one-on-one encouragement, these faculty members are shaping…