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Michael Goldberg’s fifth Fulbright award is a little bit like the first. “Same corner of the world, and dedication to developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Goldberg, associate professor of design and innovation at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and…

As the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, Cleveland transforms into a vibrant tapestry of colors—thanks to the blooming flowers that dot its parks, gardens and urban landscapes. Spring begins today (March 19) and Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff have a…

For most students, spring break is a great time to return home to recharge. But for some, it’s the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in a different culture. Case Western Reserve University’s Office of Education Abroad offers several programs over spring break for students who want to…

Members of the Department of Math making "pi" chains Every March 14 (3/14), mathematicians, scientists and math lovers around the world celebrate Pi Day, a commemoration of the mathematical sign pi (π), expressed most simply by the decimals 3.14 (although they go on forever, of course; more on…

Implicit bias in technology. Ethics in environmental engineering. Neuroscience and music. These are just a few of the topics being studied by Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Fellows in Case Western Reserve University’s new Experimental Humanities program. Aimed at integrating the humanities with…

No matter how long they spend at Case Western Reserve, students, faculty and staff capture and retain vivid memories of the people, places and things that define their time here. Taken together, these memories tell a story that covers nearly two centuries: the history of Case Western Reserve…

Ask anyone at Case Western Reserve University what their favorite thing about the institution is, and almost all will say—without hesitation—it’s the people. Among those who make the university such a special place to be are those who choose to dedicate significant portions of their lives to the…

After more than four decades serving the Case Western Reserve University community, Charles Rozek, vice provost and dean of graduate studies, will retire effective June 30. Rozek has led the university’s School of Graduate Studies since 2004. "I believe that there comes a time when fresh ideas and…

Spring break (March 11–15) is a time for Case Western Reserve University students to step away from their books and get some much-needed rest—whether heading home, taking a trip or remaining on campus. No matter where you will spend your spring break, there are important safety considerations to…

This spring, the ninth Cleveland Humanities Festival continues its annual exploration of some of society’s most pressing issues and concerns—through the lens of a single topic