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As Case Western Reserve University celebrates its bicentennial, the campus community is reflecting on two centuries of trailblazing achievements. This milestone is a chance to remember visionaries such as Henry Lawrence Hitchcock, Western Reserve College’s third president, whose mix of diplomacy…

Commitment from Don and Marianne Richards supports arena’s Spartan Gallery common area

Every commencement celebration is a collection of milestones as graduates mark the completion of their degrees and take the next step in their careers. Case Western Reserve University Class of 2026 graduates had the distinction of being part of another milestone: the institution’s bicentennial…

Despite a challenging labor market and increased competition amid advances in artificial intelligence, the Class of 2025 reports remarkable post-graduation achievements.

The dozen men who founded a college in the region once part of Connecticut’s Western Reserve were clergy and civic leaders from New England—pioneers who had come to the frontier with lofty aims. They wanted to build an academic institution that could bring stature and vitality to their sparsely…

As CWRU celebrates 200 years, its evolving campus tells a story of momentum and impact. Since 2010, 14 new buildings, transformative renovations and new public green spaces have reshaped our landscape.

Ethan Edwards delivered one of the greatest individual performances in conference or CWRU basketball history in February, when he scored a record 54 points to lead the Spartans to a 110-98 win during a home game over the University of Rochester.It was the most points made this season by any…

Every late night, every game-winning play, every hour of service—it all leads to this moment. Next week, Case Western Reserve University will celebrate the graduating Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies May 15-17. We could never tell every story. But ahead of commencement, we sat down with…

Commencement is a time-honored tradition. Throughout Case Western Reserve University’s 200-year history, that tradition has evolved and transformed. From the ceremonies of predecessor institutions to the disruption of in-person celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic, no two commencements have…

Record investment will fund four focus areas, including new humanities building, student scholarships, leadership initiatives, and ethical technological innovation