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Congress approves $2M for ‘microgravity’ space research
Fiscal 2026 federal funding commitment supports Case Western Reserve University’s ongoing and wide-ranging collaboration with NASA Glenn Research Center
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law hosts historic signing of ‘Tanisha’s Law,’ advancing Cleveland’s mental health crisis response
Case Western Reserve University School of Law served as the backdrop for a major shift in Cleveland’s public safety and mental health strategy as Mayor Justin M. Bibb (LAW ’18) signed “Tanisha’s Law,” landmark legislation creating a new civilian-led response to mental health crisis calls. The…
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5 ways to combat seasonal affective disorder this winter
Have you ever noticed feeling more down during the winter months? You’re not alone—and chances are these changes in mood may be linked to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Affecting millions of people across the United States each year, SAD is a form of depression that commonly includes symptoms…
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Case Western Reserve University named among world’s top universities by TIME
Editor's note: On Feb. 2, TIME recalculated these rankings "following a review of the Global Engagement metric (10% of the total score)." After this review, Case Western Reserve ranked #27 out of 500 institutions globally (#17 in the U.S.), but our article reflects the information originally…
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5 ways the human heart responds to cold weather
Beyond prompting warm clothing, hot drinks and a plethora of winter-based activities throughout Cleveland, cold weather triggers a host of physiological changes, affecting major organs and muscles and activating survival responses we may barely notice. To learn how cold weather impacts the…
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Case Western Reserve University to mark 200th birthday with campus-wide celebration Feb. 7
Case Western Reserve University will mark a historic milestone on Saturday, Feb. 7, from noon to 3 p.m., as the university celebrates its 200th birthday—on the exact anniversary of the signing of the charter establishing Western Reserve College. This signature bicentennial event will bring…
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Junk journaling, hammer throwing and more: Explore the hidden talents of the CWRU community
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are known for their innovative thinking across campus—and these creative mindsets can be seen in their countless unique and fascinating hobbies. National Hobby Month is celebrated annually in January, leaving no better time to spotlight some…
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Astrophotography, cartooning, movie making and more: Explore the hidden talents of the CWRU community
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are known for their innovative thinking across campus—and these creative mindsets can be seen in their countless unique and fascinating hobbies. National Hobby Month is celebrated annually in January, leaving no better time to spotlight some…
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Four ways artificial intelligence (AI) takes shape at CWRU—and across higher education
Across higher education, conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) have shifted rapidly throughout the years. What began as debates over whether AI tools should be allowed in classrooms has evolved into a more nuanced question: how can universities use AI responsibly, ethically and…