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Spartan Showcase: John Yang
An urban environment was non-negotiable during John Yang’s college search. It made sense for an aspiring civil engineer. Using Google Maps, Yang virtually explored cities across the United States, with Case Western Reserve University rising to the top of his list. “As I learned more about the unive...
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From strangers to sisters: A journey from roommate assignments to friendship at CWRU
As an international student more than 6,000 miles from home, Nivedita Srinivasan arrived at Case Western Reserve three years ago knowing no one. While she expected to meet new friends and share experiences with her roommates, she never dreamt they'd show her the same depth of love and support her pa...
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Spartan Showcase: Carson Williams
Mammoth Mountain in California experienced a whopping 192 inches of snowfall in March 2023. These details are very familiar to Case Western Reserve University student Carson Williams, who nervously tracked the storms hitting the area from thousands of miles away. Williams, alongside other members of...
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New to CWRU: Hear from incoming students on why they chose to attend CWRU
Last week, first-year students of Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2028 arrived on campus for an array of Discover Week events, bringing with them a mix of excitement, curiosity and hope for the upcoming academic year. Whether drawn by the university’s strong academic reputation, innovat...
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5 questions with… Bo Vykhovanyuk, CWRU’s new chief information security officer
Growing up in Kyiv, Ukraine, Bogdan "Bo" Vykhovanyuk’s introduction to computers was similar to that of many other children of the '80s: he wanted to play video games. “My dad, who was a cardiologist and researcher, wasn’t particularly tech-savvy, but he had the foresight to see that technology was...
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Postdoc Spotlight of the Month: Muhammad Zeeshan
To recognize the contributions postdoctoral researchers make to Case Western Reserve University—and their respective fields—The Daily has partnered with the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs on a new monthly series. Know an outstanding postdoc making an impact at CWRU or in their field? Nominate them t...
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A Global Voyager: CWRU undergraduate wins scholarship created by the Obamas and Airbnb’s co-founder
Kintan Silvany was interning for the City of Philadelphia’s immigrant affairs office last summer, when an email popped up on her phone. “I quickly opened it and read, ‘Dear Kintan Silvany, Congratulations! On behalf of the Voyager Scholarship …’ my world stopped,” she said. “Tears immediately fille...
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The road taken
Walt Hunter shares the power of poetry with students—and a national magazine audience For Case Western Reserve's Walt Hunter, poetry is an elixir of life—a concentrated expression of what it means to be human. "A poem is a translation of an idea into vivid and compressed language," said Hunter, a ...
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5 questions with … new Dean of Students Greg Harris
Shortly after Greg Harris graduated with his degree in sports administration, he found himself in an enviable situation for any recent grad: two job offers on the same day. His options? A position with the Lake County Captains minor league baseball team, or an offer from his alma mater in admissions...
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Celebrating Sisterhood: CWRU students share the significance of women-based friendships on campus
From childhood to adulthood, strong friendships serve as crucial, supportive networks for mutual understanding and empowerment, offering individuals safe spaces for sharing experiences, overcoming challenges and celebrating achievements together. Each year, National Girlfriends Day (Aug. 1) encour...