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Jenna Jaklich is nearly three years away from completing her PhD program in materials science and engineering at Case Western Reserve University, but she already has a post-grad job lined up. Thanks to a Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship, she will take a role…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are mourning the loss of Karen Elaine Romoser, a dedicated colleague, accomplished technologist and passionate advocate whose work and influence touched countless people. Romoser passed away in early June at the age of 69 after serving the…

Four Case Western Reserve University students and five alumni are among those selected nationwide to receive Graduate Research Fellowships from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the 2026–2027 academic year.In total, 2,500 graduate research fellows were selected from a pool of nearly…

From the moment Rickelldy Joachim stepped on campus, she knew Case Western Reserve University was where she wanted to pursue her undergraduate education. Now a rising third-year student at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing with a minor in childhood studies, Joachim hopes to become a nurse who…

What is your title?Human Resources Specialist, Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineHow long have you worked at CWRU?I've worked here for 4 1/2 years, including two years as an employment specialist in central Human Resources.What does a typical day in your role look like?A typical day…

If you’ve ever posed for a photo with Spartie, you might have encountered a smiling Madison Martinez—you just wouldn’t have known. Even behind Spartie’s perma-smile, it’s hard to resist the natural instinct to grin for a picture. And there are a lot of pictures when you’re portraying a campus…

Her road to Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management was long and winding, a factor that Sandra English, assistant dean of career success, attributes to her willingness to be open to opportunities.“My entire career has been one stepping stone after another, taking…

Kate Letai never wanted to choose between helping patients and asking scientific questions. Growing up around medicine and research, she saw firsthand how discoveries in the lab could change lives in hospital rooms—and she knew she wanted to be part of both worlds.Originally from the Boston area,…

Making the decision to retire is a significant milestone. For those who have worked in one place for the majority of their careers, it’s even more meaningful. This summer, a number of Case Western Reserve University faculty members are taking that step after more than 25 years of service to the…

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,…