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Two members of the Case Western Reserve University community joined the likes of Ellen DeGeneres, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jordan, and Bill and Melinda Gates last week, as part of the final class to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. Richard Garwin (CIT ’47,…

In a free Think Forum event, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner and This American Life contributor Sarah Vowell will discuss the life and thinking of Honest Abe—and its meaning in contemporary politics As Tony Kushner watched the 2008 presidential election returns roll in, he was…

Case Western Reserve officials are reviewing the implications of a federal judge’s decision Tuesday to temporarily block implementation of new overtime rules due to take effect Dec. 1. The university will announce how it will respond to the ruling early next week, and the Office of Human Resources…

Two Case Western Reserve University baseball players stepped up to the plate to help children at a local elementary school stay active. When physics department assistant Edith (Betty) Gaffney shared with two of her student workers, senior Jacob Shields and junior Danny Souza, the problem her…

When Sam Merriman crossed the finish line at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships on Saturday, he nabbed All-American honors. But even before that, he’d already earned national recognition: The night prior, Merriman received the Elite 90 award, which goes to the student-athlete with…

A decade ago, undergraduate nursing students at Case Western Reserve University began a program that has since provided health screenings and tips on healthier living to thousands of Cleveland public school students. This week, the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will receive an Innovations…

This season is often a time for giving. With the holidays quickly approaching, faculty and staff can get into the giving spirit by participating in this year’s Charity Choice campaign. The Charity Choice campaign runs through Dec. 16. This year’s chairs—Lynn T. Singer, deputy provost and vice…

Whether traveling, readying the home for visitors or planning the major meals, people often find their schedules fuller during the Thanksgiving holiday. Next week, Case Western Reserve staff will have at least a little extra time for such activities, as administrative offices will close at 3 p.m.…

The Mt. Sinai Foundation granted seed funding to the International Center for Autism Research and Education (ICARE) at Case Western Reserve University to support early-stage research projects that could lead to a clearer understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attract federal…

To the Case Western Reserve Community: In the wake of this week’s election, we are aware that members of the campus community are feeling a range of complex emotions. Regardless of background, perspective, party affiliation or post-election views, we encourage everyone to be mindful of our…