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Celebrated author to address the Class of 2028 during Fall Convocation The World Health Organization estimates as many as 7 million people worldwide have Chagas—an infectious disease caused by a parasite, but made more dangerous by systemic inequalities, such as poverty and racism.…

Tomorrow (July 4), people around the country will celebrate Independence Day—the day the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted, marking the birth of the United States as an independent nation. Celebrations will be characterized by parades, cook-outs and the crackling of fireworks—all…

Case Western Reserve University’s drama program has once again taken center stage, ranking among the 25 best drama schools in the world by The Hollywood Reporter, the leading entertainment industry magazine. Not only did the program place 19th in the world and 15th among U.S. theater…

Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler has announced the chair and membership for the university’s next chief financial officer and executive vice president search committee. Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward will chair the committee. Ward became provost and…

Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Joy K. Ward announced today that Peter Whiting, interim vice president for student affairs, will become interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1. His appointment follows last week’s announcement that the…

After a decade spent steering the School of Law from recovery to resurgence, co-deans Jessica Berg and Michael Scharf have chosen to step down from their leadership roles this summer. When the two first became co-deans in the fall of 2013, the law school faced declining enrollments, financial…

In a continuation of its 2024 rankings of best graduate and professional schools, U.S. News & World Report placed Case Western Reserve University at No. 51 among all engineering schools. This marks a two-spot rise for Case School of Engineering, as U.S. News shifted its methodology to focus…

To Our Case Western Reserve University Community, The campus will be closed this Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the day we commemorate the end of chattel slavery in the United States. However you choose to celebrate Juneteenth, we invite you to reflect, learn and engage as…

Though his smile may be permanent, even Spartie has his off days. Just ask Jeremiah (Jerry) Ukwela, a member of the Class of 2024 who portrayed Case Western Reserve's mascot during his final year at the university—and the only student to don the costume in the 2023-24 academic year. A…

Case Western Reserve University recorded its highest-ever finish in the Learfield Directors' Cup standings, finishing the year 23rd among all NCAA Division III programs. The Learfield Directors' Cup recognizes the colleges and universities with the most success in collegiate athletics, with…