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Sometimes the best way to learn something new isn’t from a lecture, but from a hands-on approach. Graduate student Dillon Gagnon and others in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, under the direction of Assistant Professor Svetlana Morozova, are using hands-on learning to…

From the beaches of Lake Erie to running trails throughout the Emerald Necklace to scenic views from waterfront patios, Cleveland has plenty of natural beauty—and June, Great Outdoors Month, is the perfect time to explore all our city has to offer. The Case Western Reserve University campus boasts…

Trustee Aarti Chandna and her husband, Asheem, also co-chair the project’s fundraising campaign As a longtime social impact and angel investor, Aarti Chandna knows well what she needs to see before committing to support a project. "The way I look at it—any successful company has to be a place…

Medical school dean and senior vice president for medical affairs Stanton L. Gerson to serve as chair Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler has announced the search committee chair and membership for the university’s next provost and executive vice president search. School of…

Campus closed Monday; Juneteenth cookout and inaugural Black Business Expo Tuesday President Eric W. Kaler To Our Case Western Reserve University Community, On Monday, our campus will be closed to observe and, importantly, to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. We celebrate that on…

In 2022, President Eric W. Kaler announced Juneteenth would be recognized as a permanent holiday at Case Western Reserve University. The date, June 19, means much more than a day off from classes and work, however—it’s a day that honors freedom for all. Juneteenth pays homage to the date enslaved…

Gifts from alumnus, Board of Trustees Chair and his wife demonstrate ongoing dedication to advancing Case Western Reserve and greater Cleveland communities Fred DiSanto, an undergraduate at Case Western Reserve University in the 1980s, achieved athletic records that remain unbroken to this day.…

Roger E. Susi backs interdisciplinary approach to solving problems with real-world impact Four years ago alumnus Roger E. Susi committed $2 million to ensure future engineers tackled tangible problems early in their education. Within months, faculty had launched a pilot program for first-year…

If the thought of what lurks in the ocean sends chills up your spine, you’re not alone—that’s known as thalassophobia, or a fear of large, deep bodies of water. And it’s a valid concern, being that more than 80% of the ocean remains unexplored to this day. Anne Willem Omta To dive into…

University’s largest-ever Case Quad project aims to advance discoveries that address major challenges for society—and individuals Case Western Reserve’s plans for a state-of-the-art collaborative research structure so inspired leaders of the Case Alumni Association (CAA) that they have committed…