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Sebastián Correa grew up in Pittsburgh, far from the tropical flora and fauna of the Galápagos Islands, but his mamá’s tales of her experiences as a naturalist on the islands painted a vivid image. In high school, Correa had the chance to see it for himself when he went to visit family in Quito,…

Each June, Pride Month serves as a reminder to celebrate identity and self-expression, honor resilience and recognize the many ways lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other queer individuals contribute to the communities around them.At Case Western Reserve University, pride carries various…

For Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing alumna Raquel Dauch, the flight nursing certification program opened doors for her work firmly on earth.

Jacob Rivera, a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology, spent a year living in Cayey, Puerto Rico, to complete the fieldwork for his dissertation on class and race on the island. During that time, he was struck by the themes he observed that cut across race and class, especially in regard to…

In elementary school, Chloe Meyer often got reprimanded for asking too many “why?” questions. When she asked for a microscope for her 8th birthday, her mom knew what Meyer herself would not until many years later: she was destined to become a researcher.Instead, when Meyer came to Case Western…

A virus that can invade the brain and cause fatal neurological disease has long puzzled scientists because it replicates in a place most viruses avoid: the nucleus of infected cells. For Eric Gibbs, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Pharmacology at the School of Medicine, that mystery…

Three members of the Case Western Reserve University community are headed abroad. Nyat Isack, Annie Zhao and Claire Sumner each received a grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program—the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program, which pairs scholars with opportunities…

After 47 years at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry, William “Bill” Merrick, PhD, is stepping into retirement. But he’s quick to point out he’s “not going anywhere,” as retirement won't change his passion for science and teaching. He plans to continue…

On May 15, graduating students from Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing marked a major milestone during the school’s pinning ceremony, a longstanding nursing tradition that celebrates the transition from student to professional nurse. Surrounded by family,…

From future physicians hoping to help people regain their vision to students volunteering at food banks and local pantries, those of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University—and beyond. In recognition of Asian,…