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With finals week upon us at Case Western Reserve University, students can look forward to the end of the semester and the beginning of winter break. But, for those living in university housing, there still may be a few loose ends to tie up before the university closes at the end of the regular day, ...

The Case Western Reserve University community is mourning the loss of faculty member Stephen Ganocy, who died last month. He was 79. Ganocy was an assistant professor of psychiatry in the School of Medicine and served the university for more than 16 years, including as a research statistician for ...

Though winter doesn’t officially begin until Dec. 21, there are plenty of ways to embrace the season in Cleveland. Whether you prefer to stay cozy indoors or adventure outside, Northeast Ohio has plenty of offerings to stay busy during the colder months—you need only take your pick. Read on to lea...

Do you often find yourself browsing for videos that can simplify concepts from one of your lectures? Are highlighters a permanent fixture in your hand when preparing for exams? Often, classroom instruction doesn't match your particular learning preference (whether auditory, visual or hands-on), wh...

Growing up as an only child, Sandra Walker Russ made the most of her solitary hours. Through role playing, singing, reading and expressing herself artistically, the unstructured playtime she enjoyed in her early developmental years would later serve as the foundation for a career studying the connec...

The temperatures may be dropping in Northeast Ohio, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy Cleveland. December is often busy for members of the Case Western Reserve University community, as students prepare for finals and winter break, and faculty and staff members lay out...

The Case Western Reserve University community has a long-standing history of demonstrating compassion and generosity for the Greater Cleveland community. With that spirit in mind, faculty, staff and postdocs are invited to participate in this year’s Charity Choice Campaign. For more than 15 years,...

Picture this: You're going about your day when you receive an "urgent" direct message telling you to verify an online account before it's "suspended." Or, you're scrolling through your phone and notice an unfamiliar text (or call) sent from your device. Both scenarios are examples of phishing, a fra...

November is Nonprofit Awareness Month, a time that celebrates and promotes the support of nonprofits in the United States. This month is especially relevant to Cleveland, which has a long and thriving history of nonprofit innovation—the city is the birthplace of the first community chest (a predeces...

Today is #GivingTuesday—a global movement intended to encourage generosity and “unleash the power of people.” At Case Western Reserve University, it’s a chance for students, faculty, alumni and friends to make a difference on campus and beyond by supporting student-led organizations and causes. The...