University News

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…

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

Since its establishment in the 1980s, Women’s History Month has taken place each March to encourage the study, observance and celebration of women’s vital impacts on American history. Such impacts are evident throughout Case Western Reserve’s past and present, from the university’s origins as…

New fund will help students pay for mental health care

The Office of Equity’s work can seem mystifying if you’re unfamiliar. But it all boils down to one thing: support. All members of the Case Western Reserve University community are covered by the Office of Equity, which supports anyone on campus impacted by any type of discrimination—this includes…

Spring semester midterms are just around the corner at Case Western Reserve University and many of our students, faculty and staff are looking forward to a much-needed chance to relax and take a break. What better way to do that than exploring some of the events happening in the CLE this month?…

Vinton Cerf reflected in a PBS Newshour interview in January how he and good friend Bob Kahn, while working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) years ago, began developing how the whole world now communicates. “It wasn’t like we woke up one day and said, ‘Huh, we’re going to build the…

As we await the arrival of the total solar eclipse on Case Western Reserve’s campus this spring, our calendars have another astronomical event to hurdle first: leap day. Observed Feb. 29, the day occurs every four years and extends the length of our shortest month. But why do we observe leap day…