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When Ishika Kanakath started her collegiate journey at Case Western Reserve University, she had her fair share of doubts, after initially struggling in subjects such as math, physics, and programming. But through those challenges, she was always certain of one thing: She wanted to be just like her l...

The secret to understanding how to treat diseases like Alzheimer’s might be found in the structural function of the proteins linked to them. Amita Sahoo is among those working to gain new insights. Sahoo, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Case Western Reserve ...

For nearly the past two decades, Gary Pillar’s work has been evident across Case Western Reserve University, especially through the athletics programs and facilities that his engagement with donors helped support. Now, the campus community, alumni and friends are mourning the passing of Pillar, sen...

Undergraduate student Lily McCloskey and Provost and Executive Vice President Joy Ward recently had the chance to sit down and bond over a common interest: plants. McCloskey, who cares for more than 20 plants in her off-campus room, and Ward, a widely recognized researcher in plant biology, covered...

As the Case Western Reserve University community prepares to wrap up another semester and head into winter break, many look forward to spending time with loved ones, reflecting on the year, and recharging for the months ahead. For Katya Wilkins, assistant director of alumni relations at Weatherhead ...

Throughout her legendary career in developmental neuroscience, Lynn Landmesser was driven by a fascination for understanding species’ behaviors. It’s one that took root when she was a child in California, where she explored diverse environments ranging from tide pools to deserts and mountains. And, ...

Most entrepreneurs are accustomed to hearing the word “no” from inherently skeptical potential investors. But not from Bob Sopko. His positivity and guidance nurtured new and seasoned entrepreneurs at Case Western Reserve University—and throughout the region—for years. Those who worked with and kne...

This summer, Margaux Johnstone found herself reciting poetry in Urdu to a rickshaw driver while in Lucknow, India. It was the ultimate test of her abilities with the language—an experience afforded to her through the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program. The program offers undergraduate and...

Sidra Islam’s research could lead to improvements in cancer immunotherapies. A postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Pathology, Islam’s work centers on understanding T-cell differentiation and function within the tumor microenvironment. Her work at Case Western Reserve University builds...

Early research experiences are a hallmark of undergraduate education at Case Western Reserve University. Across disciplines, our undergraduate students have ample opportunities to work with faculty mentors as they go on to explore their own topics of interest. In celebration of these research exper...