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Peanuts, protein and fiber—healthier ways to snack at the ballpark
Editor’s note: Juliene Jones, the author of this story, is a student employee in the Department of University Marketing and Communications. She is a second-year student majoring in political science, international studies and sociology.With the MLB season kicked off and the Cleveland Guardians’…
Participants of the inaugural “Washington, D.C. Trek: Exploring the Political Ecosystem and Career Paths” course pose for a group photo in front of the United States Capitol building.
Take a look inside the experiences you can’t get in a classroom
This spring, experiential learning at Case Western Reserve University extended beyond the city limits of Cleveland as numerous students had the opportunity to bring their academic and professional interests to life in real time while traveling domestically and overseas. Earlier this month, nine…
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4 ways extended reality transforms how students learn at CWRU
Since Erin Henninger experienced her first extended reality (XR) headset in 2014, she has worked with Case Western Reserve University’s Interactive Commons to prepare for a future where students could leverage XR-type devices in their studies. Now, as executive director of the Interactive…
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CWRU now #1 fastest-growing research university in AAU
Case Western Reserve is the #1 fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities, according to the latest data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on research expenditure growth. The university's research and development expenditures surged by 37.5% between…
Case Western Reserve University VP of HR Amanda Bailey
Case Western Reserve University names new VP of HR and chief human resources officer
Amanda Bailey brings decades of higher education experience and a strong vision for advancing the role of human resources
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Lubrizol CEO Rebecca Liebert to deliver 2026 commencement address at Case Western Reserve University
As students from Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2026 celebrate their graduation during the university’s bicentennial year, they’ll hear from the CEO of a company with historic ties to CWRU. Rebecca Liebert, president and chief executive officer of Northeast Ohio-headquartered…
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Remembering visionary professor and nursing leader Faye Gary
Growing up on a farm in 1940s Ocala, Florida, Faye Gary developed an early understanding that education creates opportunity. Surrounded by deep racism in the Jim Crow South, she committed herself to the pursuit of knowledge, propelled by the conviction that all people, regardless of circumstance,…
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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…