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What you need to know about using Sidechat
Now that fall semester has officially begun, Case Western Reserve University’s campus is bustling with activity. The crosswalks are densely packed with pedestrians, campus eateries have longer lines and there’s an undeniable energy all around. But student life doesn’t end within the physical…
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Gap vs. American Eagle: CWRU expert weighs in on what fashion ads tell us about beauty ideals in 2025
Gap’s latest campaign starring the TikTok-born group Katseye and American Eagle’s denim ads with actress Sydney Sweeney may seem like they’re sending two very different messages—the latter incorporating a controversial message playing on the word “genes,” while the former leans into a TikTok…
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Keeping it in the family: Quiet power of family-wealth building, local economic development
The Center for Family Business at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management marks second anniversary supporting the backbone of Northeast Ohio’s business community
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Stay safe this semester: CWRU police share security tips
As the semester kicks off and hundreds of new students join campus life, it’s a good time to revisit ways to stay safe and keep your belongings secure. To support the CWRU community, the university police department has shared helpful reminders on protecting valuables—whether it’s your car…
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7 tips to manage your online presence as you enter the job market
As social media continues to shape how people connect, share and communicate information, its influence within professional markets has grown just as rapidly. For today’s college students and recent graduates, establishing an online presence has become a core part of professional development…
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Get to know CWRU’s Class of 2029 by the numbers
With the fall semester now in motion, members of Case Western Reserve University’s undergraduate Class of 2029 are settling into their new college lives. Before reaching this milestone, they spent a week preparing—unpacking in residence halls, joining the community at welcome events and…
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Hear from incoming students why they chose to attend CWRU
Today marks the first day of classes at Case Western Reserve University for the 2025-26 academic year—and for the newest first-year and transfer students of our community, the start of an exciting new chapter. To discover why incoming students chose CWRU as the place to begin (or…
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University Marketing and Communications launches CWRU Newsroom
There’s a new way to keep up with what’s happening at Case Western Reserve University: the CWRU Newsroom. Created by University Marketing and Communications (UMC), the CWRU Newsroom brings together the latest stories from across campus in one central hub. From groundbreaking research…
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Watch: CWRU community welcomes the Class of 2029 during Discover Week
The Case Western Reserve University Class of 2029 officially kicked off their first full week on campus with tradition-filled events welcoming them into the CWRU community. On Monday (Aug. 18), first-year and transfer students gathered at Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic…, Orientation leaders link arms and belt out tunes at DiSanto Field to give new and transfer students a warm Discover Week welcome…
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10 things every CWRU student should know: Discover Week edition
Editor’s note: Medha Karumanchi, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a second-year CWRU student majoring in biochemistry. By the time your orientation lanyard is tucked away and your first syllabi are handed out…