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5 questions with dental medicine’s Lauren Tipping, Class of 2026
When students arrive at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, they each bring their own motivations and aspirations to the journey. No matter how these differ, each student approaches graduation equipped with the same things: not just the clinical skills required of the…
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5 questions with dental medicine’s Melody Ghaly, Class of 2026
When students arrive at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, they each bring their own motivations and aspirations to the journey. No matter how these differ, each student approaches graduation equipped with the same things: not just the clinical skills required of the…
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Arab American Heritage Month: Meet three Arab American members of the CWRU community
In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, which takes place annually in April, we’re celebrating the accomplishments and experiences of three Arab American members of the CWRU community. Discover more about their experiences at the university—and learn how their heritage has impacted their…
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Meet a graduating nursing student inspired by personal experiences to advocate for patients
Standing in the operating room during clinical rotations as a student at Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Mira Soderstrom Schwarz had the unique opportunity to provide the patient-centered care she had fought to receive for herself as a teenager.At 13 years…
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Meet eight students presenting their work at Intersections Friday
From the moment they step foot on campus, Case Western Reserve University undergraduate students have ample opportunity to gain real-world experience in research settings. Across disciplines, they make integral contributions to the university’s research landscape. At the end of each term (fall,…
Abigail Mondragon, Philip Polito and Jack Kellogg at the construction site of the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building. Photography by Nancy Andrews.
Inside the build: Meet individuals behind the construction of CWRU’s ISEB project
This October, Case Western Reserve University will open the doors to its new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), a 189,000-square-foot facility designed to foster innovative research across eight collaborative laboratories. While many will have the opportunity to see the…
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Meet a graduating engineering student combining his technical expertise with his leadership skills
As he prepares to graduate next month, Case Western Reserve University undergraduate Amadosi Ologunja has promising leadership potential in the engineering field, pairing his Case School of Engineering education with experience gained working outside of the classroom.Even before arriving at CWRU,…
Chris Bell dancing in an urban environment
Putting the person ahead of the performance
Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Dance is hosting its final production of the 2025-2026 season from April 15-18 at Mather Dance Center. With Gratitude is a special concert celebrating 50 years of the Graduate Dance Program...
Reid Tileston celebrating after the successful defense of his thesis
Reaching the summit: Becoming the nation’s first PhD graduate in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
As he reaches the end of his educational journey, Reid Tileston reflects on his view from the mountaintop—and aims impossibly higher.“I want to be the world’s best teacher of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA),” he said. “And I want to inspire my students to have the confidence to do hard…
Vibha Mandayam
Meet a master’s student whose dedication to nature began at the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Growing up in nearby Stow, Ohio, Case Western Reserve University master’s student Vibha Mandayam (CWR ’25) spent her childhood admiring the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, developing an appreciation and protectiveness of nature. Now, she’s turning that dedication into action as an intern helping…