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Though his smile may be permanent, even Spartie has his off days. Just ask Jeremiah (Jerry) Ukwela, a member of the Class of 2024 who portrayed Case Western Reserve's mascot during his final year at the university—and the only student to don the costume in the 2023-24 academic year. A…

Not many people can claim they brighten every room they enter, but Michael Wilcox could—in more ways than one. A third-shift custodial supervisor, Wilcox was known for his big heart, gentle spirit and genuine care for others—and his ability to make floors shine across Case Western Reserve’s campus.…

Two years ago, high winds in St. Louis threatened the University Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships. For pole vaulter Victoria Zhao, the weather made an already-nerve-wracking event even more daunting, as vaulters take off down the runway to soar a dozen feet in the…

Sreelakshmi Vasudevan is focused on helping people keep their sight. Originally from Kerala, India, Vasudevan is a postdoctoral scholar in Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences working alongside Paul Park. In the lab, Vasudevan…

As any student can attest, earning a 4.0 GPA is no easy feat. Doing so as a student-athlete can be especially challenging, demanding exceptional time management, discipline and dedication to both academics and sports. Sahil Dayal and Hannah Kassaie had the skills needed to make it possible.…

When it comes to physical fitness and overall well-being, it’s no secret there’s a profound connection. At Case Western Reserve University, coaches of Spartan athletic teams excel at putting this connection to good use. From basketball to softball and beyond, each coach excels at bringing out…

Imagine you’re a practitioner with a patient who is a candidate for a high-risk surgery that would offer a 50% chance at long-term survival. Without the surgery, the patient would die. Should the patient receive the surgery at the risk of a complication? What would life look like afterward?…

From supporting students through the Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research, to teaching in multiple departments and studying international relations, those of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American heritage are engaged with countless facets of Case…

Case Western Reserve University students come to campus with impressive résumés. While here, they continue to flourish—and share their knowledge, skills and experiences with our university community, leaving a mark on their peers, instructors and the broader campus and Cleveland communities.…

Reflecting on the recent growth of Alpha Kappa Psi, Case Western Reserve University’s business fraternity, you’d never know the organization’s president Ryan Seymour had no intention of studying a management-related subject. He took on leadership of the organization serendipitously a year and a…