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For Rachel Elkowitz (DEN '25), graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine was not just an achievement—it was a deeply personal homecoming for her family, where her artistic spirit and the family's dental legacy intertwined. Elkowitz’s graduation celebrated her…

Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Joy K. Ward announced that Christian A. Zorman, senior associate dean and the F. Alex Nason Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering, will serve as interim dean of Case Western Reserve…

As she plans for her third year at Case Western Reserve University this fall, undergraduate student Lidia Rodriguez doesn’t know what her future holds—but she’s embracing the uncertainty. Once determined to pursue a biology degree on the pre-med track, Rodriguez found a new direction after…

Liliane C. Windsor joins the Mandel School as the Lillian F. Harris Professor of Social Work on July 1. A leading figure in the quest for health equity, her groundbreaking research is dedicated to elevating marginalized communities—through the application of critical consciousness theory, she has…

Colleen Karlo Executive Director of Regulatory Compliance Committees, Office of Research Administration, Office of Research and Technology Management Area of Focus: research regulatory compliance and biosafety Through education and collaboration, Colleen Karlo equips investigators with…

Caribbean American Heritage Month, observed each June, honors the rich cultures, histories and contributions of people from the Caribbean diaspora—from globally-recognized celebrations such as Carnival to political and social movements led by Marcus Garvey and other notable Caribbean leaders.…

Through her work as a PhD student in biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Madison Albert is focused on enhancing MRIs. A former Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipient, Albert recently got another vote of confidence when she was selected for the National Science Foundation’s…

Sameera Chiruvolu recently capped off her first year as an undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University by presenting on her research findings during the spring Intersections symposium. While early research opportunities are a hallmark of the undergraduate experience at CWRU,…

What does it mean to truly understand the world around us? That’s the question at the heart of Wisdom Keepers, a new PBS series premiering tonight (June 9) at 10 p.m. Executive produced by Case Western Reserve University alumnus Bill Baker (ADL ’66; GRS ’68, ’72, communication sciences; HON ’20),…

Each year, World Environment Day (June 5) calls on people worldwide to raise awareness and take action to protect the planet—and at Case Western Reserve University, that spirit is alive year-round. From groundbreaking environmental research and campus sustainability programs led by the Office…