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Allen Huntington Ford (CIT ‘64), a longtime trustee and former chair of the Case Western Reserve University Board of Trustees, whose family’s legacy helped shape the physical foundation of the university, died Feb. 1. He was 97. Ford’s connection to Case Western Reserve University—and to…

This February, the Case Western Reserve University community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…

On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we celebrate the women who are shaping the future of science.

At just 11 years old, Nina Thompson learned the power of teamwork after founding a nonprofit organization to support families experiencing domestic violence. Now a fourth-year nursing student at Case Western Reserve University, Thompson continues to see that in action. Originally from…

Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day—celebrated the first Wednesday of February—shines a spotlight on the achievements, resilience and impact of women athletes nationwide. At Case Western Reserve University, that legacy is written into the record books. For decades, women…

Ayra Ajay was always impressed by bodybuilders, but she was convinced she didn’t have enough muscle or the proper nutrition to pursue it herself. However, in the fall of 2024, something shifted in Ajay, and she launched a year-long campaign to enter her first bodybuilding competition. Now an…

What is your title? Assistant Director of Enrollment Management and Strategic Initiatives, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine How long have you worked at CWRU? Just over two years! I celebrated my anniversary on Nov. 6. What does a typical day in your role look…

National CRNA Week is Jan. 18–24, and we’re celebrating the advanced nursing professionals who play a critical part in safe anesthesia care.

For most, an eight-year academic journey sounds like a marathon. For Kayla Klatt, a fourth-year MD/PhD student at Case Western Reserve University, it’s an opportunity to reshape the future of cancer care. Originally from Bergen County, New Jersey, and a graduate of Johns Hopkins University,…

For first-year nursing student Alicia Lee, relationships tie into everything she does.