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One of Nital Subhas’ earliest memories is being on a plane for the first time with her aunt and sister, drinking Coca-Cola. While being permitted to drink the sugary beverage felt notable to a 5-year-old Subhas, the trip had an even greater significance: She was immigrating to the United States to j...

The Case Western Reserve University community is mourning the loss of emeritus chemical engineering faculty member John Angus, who died late last month. He was 88. Angus, who served the university for more than 40 years, was one of four faculty members hired in 1963 to restart the Department of Che...

Benjamin Nestor has always wanted to see one of his movies played in theaters. Come tonight, he’ll have to think of a new goal. That’s because one of Nestor’s projects, a short film titled DEADLINE, will be featured during the Short. Sweet. Film Fest.’s student filmmaker’s program at 7:30 p.m. Thu...

As midterms at Case Western Reserve University loom, students are no doubt ready for a much-deserved break. To help members of our community decompress, we’ve pulled together a few suggested events to attend during the month of March. Whether you’re in need of some fresh air or a mental vacation, o...

In 2012, physician-scientist and medical geneticist Atul Chopra met two patients with an extremely rare disease: marfanoid progeroid lipodystrophy (MPL). Known to cause extreme leanness in patients, the disease, Chopra believed, could also hold the key to one of the most enduring health challenges f...

Each February, Black History Month recognizes African Americans' societal contributions and achievements across the United States. At Case Western Reserve University, the impact of Black members of the campus community—such as those who compose CWRU’s diverse student organizations—can be observed th...

Members of the campus community have until the end of this week to share their views about sexual or gender-based harassment and sexual violence. As part of its efforts to best serve the campus community, Case Western Reserve’s Office of Equity is seeking the community’s insights regarding awarenes...

Since the early 1900s, Black nonprofit organizations have existed nationwide to promote civil and social action and foster unity among the African American community. Initially created as a result of racial isolation and discrimination, these groups continue to pursue their core goals today at insti...

Dalton Noakes is a survivor. While studying business at The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, Noakes noticed a small lump near his clavicle. Only 19 years old at the time, he saw a nurse practitioner who immediately sent him to the emergency room for further screening. Devastating news...

Since the early 1900s, Black nonprofit organizations have existed nationwide to promote civil and social action and foster unity among the African American community. Initially created as a result of racial isolation and discrimination, these groups continue to pursue their core goals today at insti...