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Happy birthday, Cleveland! Take a look back at the city’s founding
On July 22, 1796, Moses Cleaveland and a party of surveyors employed by the Connecticut Land Company arrived at the site of what today is Cleveland, Ohio—thus marking July 22 as Cleveland’s birthday. Beyond establishing the city Case Western Reserve University calls home, that date marked the…
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How well do you know Earth’s moon? CWRU faculty share their expertise
Though decades have passed since the Space Race took place, Earth’s moon remains the only place beyond our planet where humans have set foot. As the brightest and largest object in our night sky, the moon causes tides that create a rhythm—one that has guided humans for thousands of years. The…
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Provost Search Committee launches search website; listening sessions begin next week
The Provost Search Committee has launched the Provost and Executive Vice President Search website. The website includes information about the search process, the committee and upcoming events. The committee also will post the provost position and candidate specification when it has been…
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Why are we so drawn to tragedy? A psychological sciences professor explains
For nearly a week last month, people around the world eagerly awaited updates on the saga of the missing Titan submersible. Each moment upped the ante, as the theoretical clock of suspected available oxygen neared zero, until ultimately, the story ended in tragedy with the discovery of debris. But…
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Engineering alumnus and partner commit $2.5 million to science and engineering building
Since he first stepped onto the Case Quad as an electrical engineering student in 1970, Larry Enterline (CIT ’74) has recognized the value of exploring fields beyond his specialty. Throughout a career spanning more than four decades, Enterline has had ample opportunities to apply the…
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A commitment to CWRU: Retiring staff members share their stories after 25+ years
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…
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Treat your tastebuds: 3 Cleveland-area ice cream shops to try this summer
July is National Ice Cream Month, and with rising temperatures in Cleveland, it’s a great time to check out some local favorites. Those who work and study at Case Western Reserve University likely know their way to the nearest Mitchell’s Ice Cream shop in University Circle, and many have probably…
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CWRU on 60 Minutes—worth watching twice
History’s most successful broadcast newsmagazine is re-running a spring segment featuring Case Western Reserve University researchers at 7 p.m. this Sunday, July 16. The piece highlights advances by biomedical engineering professors Dustin Tyler and A. Bolu Ajiboye and their teams in restoring…
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How you can help make CWRU more inclusive through digital accessibility
Think about it: You’re trying to complete an online form, but then the webpage gives confusing, conflicting information. The submission button doesn’t seem to work, and the embedded image with instructions is grainy and hard to read. This experience is one we all have likely encountered at some…
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Staying safe this summer: Tips on protecting your vehicle—and yourself
While there may be fewer people on Case Western Reserve’s campus over the summer, university police are seeing some increases in crime, especially attempted car theft. To help keep you—and your belongings—safe, Matt King, captain of patrol operations in the CWRU Police Department, provided a few…