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In her remarks at this year’s convocation ceremony, commencement speaker Susie Gharib, an award-winning journalist, spoke to members of the Case Western Reserve University Class of 2025 about an important task: writing the story of tomorrow. “Write that story with courage and with heart, and write...

Alumnus and longtime faculty member to become the nursing school’s 14th dean

Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2024 entered college in 2020 during the uncertainty of a global pandemic, navigating remote learning, modified experiences and missed celebrations. Now—nearly a year after graduation—they’re reporting remarkable post-graduation achievements in the most-rece...

After seven years as dean of Case Western Reserve University’s Case School of Engineering, Venkataramanan “Ragu” Balakrishnan has chosen to step down from his role effective June 30. He plans to join the engineering faculty following a six-month sabbatical. “Since becoming dean of our engineering s...

Summer offers the opportunity to get outside, enjoy warm weather and, for many Case Western Reserve University students, earn degree credit through unique and fundamental courses—including many offered at 50% off the regular credit hour price.* Whether looking to complete required courses—from int...

The generosity of a far-reaching university community fueled the success of Case Western Reserve’s 13th Day of Giving. When the final results were tallied, 3,099 students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends—the largest number of donors in the campaign’s history—had contributed $916,716 to t...

CWRU School of Medicine maintains Tier 1 position; other programs climb in 2025 graduate school rankings

When considering how to get involved in the Case Western Reserve University’s 13th annual Day of Giving on Tuesday, April 8, members of the community often think making a gift is the only way to make an impact. And while monetary support of any amount is critical, there are multiple other ways membe...

A new initiative, the Provost’s Forum for Breaking Boundaries, will make its debut in April with two inaugural events aimed at fostering cross-disciplinary engagement. Founded by Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward, the forum aims to break down academic silos and unite scholars from div...

As the academic year draws to a close, the Case Western Reserve University community is encouraged to join in the celebration of our students' achievements at the annual commencement convocation. This occasion is more than just a ceremony—it's a testament to the hard work, dedication and perseveranc...