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Faculty members are at the heart of Case Western Reserve University’s mission to educate scholars and conduct research that advances society—and many of them choose to spend significant portions of their academic lives at our institution. The Daily reached out to faculty members who announced…

Soccer put Case Western Reserve University on Katherine Shiells’s radar. Initially recruited to play on the varsity women’s soccer team, Shiells was sold by the university’s rigorous academic and competitive athletic offerings. Katherine Shiells While Shiells’s soccer career came to an…

Nathan Berger with his wife, Sosamma J. Berger Nathan Berger arrived in Cleveland in 1983 with a vision: creating an oncology/hematology training program to position Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine as a leader in the burgeoning field of cancer care. The program he…

During his junior year of high school, Viraj Gorthi was on his way to Cancún with family when his uncle passed out mid-flight. Everyone aboard froze in shock, and as the flight attendants desperately asked for a doctor, he remembers feeling powerless to help someone he cared about. Fortunately,…

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…