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Every year on the third Tuesday in March, the International Federation of Social Workers leads the celebration of World Social Work Day, when social workers worldwide stand together to advance a common message for social justice, human rights and social development globally, all through the…

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the most recent edition of CWRU Medicine magazine. Learn more about the magazine. At Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the future of healthcare is being forged one student at a time. These aspiring medical professionals are not…

Joanna He traces her career aspirations in neuroscience back to a single elementary school project. Her class project on Alzheimer’s disease introduced her to the hippocampus—the part of our brains responsible for memories—and sparked her interest in the brain. Her curiosity was furthered by her…

Nisha Bhattarai’s research is driven by her passion for understanding the intricate relationship between humans and diseases. Originally from Nepal, Bhattarai came to Case Western Reserve University for a postdoctoral position in the Buck Lab in the fall of 2023. Her research focuses on plexins…

At Case Western Reserve University, campus traditions offer unique opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni to strengthen campus culture and build community through shared experiences—whether singing the university’s alma mater during Discover Week, cheering on Hudson Relays…

As a high school student in Cleveland, Zaynab B. Shaheed was concerned by the tobacco-use rates amongst her peers. Her dismay heightened when, as a sophomore, she witnessed firsthand the devastation tobacco addiction can cause when her great uncle died. Now a fourth-year student majoring in…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are mourning the loss of Larry Howard, a campus security officer known for his kindness, professionalism and deep respect for others. He passed away Feb. 18 at the age of 72. Howard, who began working at the university in 2023 after…

For those who work and study at Case Western Reserve University, the motivation to lead goes beyond a desire to hold a title—it’s an opportunity to take action, build community and create space for others to thrive. For Black student leaders, it’s also a chance to honor those who came before them…

When Annika Doneghy shadowed a neurosurgeon in high school, she had a conversation with an intensive care unit patient who recalled his experiences receiving care. In that moment, Doneghy realized her passion wasn’t operating on patients, but understanding and connecting with them, especially those…

For generations, Black Americans have stood at the forefront of shaping history, breaking barriers and driving progress in every facet of society—from civil rights and politics to science and the arts. And throughout February, individuals are encouraged to recognize the achievements, resilience and…