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Sasha Alexander may have just arrived at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine this fall as a PhD student in the Clinical and Translational Science program, but her commitment to improving patient care is already tangible.Before CWRU, Alexander worked at Stanford University School of…

Lucy Ma was only a child growing up in San Francisco’s Bay Area when she watched the Discovery space shuttle fly to Los Angeles. It was her first brush with outer space, and she’s been hooked ever since. It’s what launched her academic career in engineering and robotics—and a lifelong fascination…

From participating in a medical brigade in Guatemala to creating a platform to empower student voices, individuals of Hispanic and Latine heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University.In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from Sept. 15…

A young, anxious Kashmere Shafik walked away from her first theater audition in tears, declaring to her mom she would never do anything like it ever again.A callback for that production changed her perspective—and helped her fall in love with the stage. “I was over the moon,” said Shafik, who…

Tailyn Lopez, a third-year student majoring in mechanical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, spent her summer learning the ups and downs of research, which she described as a “rollercoaster.” Lopez was part of the Texas A&M Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), a 10-week…

From sharing Peruvian folk dance to providing quality care to patients of various backgrounds, individuals of Hispanic and Latine heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case Western Reserve University.In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from Sept. 15 through…

A gap year offers students time to reflect and gain clarity about their interests and ideal future career direction. David Kaplan experienced that firsthand before he began his undergraduate education at Case Western Reserve University.After his high school graduation, he took a year off, during…

Case Western Reserve University is proud to welcome its newest cohort of accomplished faculty members across our schools and colleges. From pioneering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and quantum gravity to advancing suicide prevention, pediatric surgery, and sustainable energy, these…

Case Western Reserve University is home to faculty and staff who play critical roles in helping students grow and prepare for careers of their own.But before they arrived at CWRU, those faculty and staff had years of education of early learning that shaped who they are and how they landed in their…

Moved by her grandmother's loss of speech for 19 years following a stroke, Celine Mathijsen Greenwood (NUR ’22) knew the kind of health care provider she wanted to become—someone who would advocate for patients who are unable to advocate for themselves.Her path is uniquely tailored. After earning…