University News

President Kaler praises Vinson’s contributions; names Dean Joy K. Ward to serve as interim provost Ben Vinson III Case Western Reserve President Eric W. Kaler announced today that Provost Ben Vinson III will step down June 30 to lead Howard University, a nationally renowned historically Black inst...

With spring semester classes at Case Western Reserve University ending today (May 1), students are hunkering down to study for finals, and faculty and staff members are wrapping up grading and other end-of-year tasks. Need a break from the books or the influx of work? Start planning your summer bre...

Law, medical school lists to be published at some later date After months of heated debate about the value and validity of U.S. News & World Report’s law and medical school rankings, the magazine belatedly released all graduate and professional school results today—except the ones for those two dis...

From making history in the medical field to providing resources to those in need and helping to change lives, today’s students at Case Western Reserve University are impressive. Their efforts build upon those of the generations of students to come before them, each of whom made a lasting impact on C...

Every time you bring reusable bags to the grocery store, opt to take public transit instead of driving, or check if something is recyclable before you toss it in the trash can, you are helping our planet. To be sure, big actions are needed to alleviate the growing concerns around climate change. But...

Erkki Somersalo has spent four decades working to solve a mathematical uncertainty. His quest: to perfect the flawed complex computer modeling behind real-world applications, from biomedical imaging to predicting climate change. Starting this fall, the Case Western Reserve University professor of ...

According to a national school climate survey conducted by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), 86% of LGBTQ+ students report experiencing harassment or assault because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, and 84% of trans students report feeling uns...

As daffodils bloom across the Case Western Reserve University campus and birdsong fills the air, one need not look far for signs of spring. The season welcomes countless reasons to enjoy the outdoors, and for many, gardening ranks high on the list. Whether you have a green thumb already or are ho...

An all-time record-breaking 2,824 members of the Case Western Reserve community came together during the university’s annual Day of Giving to Make It Possible for the student experience. Faculty and staff, students and families, alumni and friends contributed a total of $1,196,212 to CWRU programs...

The First Destination Survey, administered annually by the Office of Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education, collects information about the graduating undergraduate class and what they plan to do upon leaving Case Western Reserve University. The impressive results for the Class of 2022, n...