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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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Case Western Reserve University’s Venkataramanan "Ragu" Balakrishnan has been named to a national task force that aims to strengthen partnerships between higher education institutions in the U.S. and India. Launched by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the task force is part of a…

Never in recent memory has public health felt so relevant as it has the past three years, when fears of the COVID-19 pandemic—and debates about appropriate measures to contain it—gripped national attention. But, even as normalcy returns, public health concerns remain important in every facet of our…

An accomplished physician who served at-risk populations across the United States, Anne Templeton Zimmerman (MED ‘74) later spent time working to improve the lives of people around the world as an advocate for human rights and religious freedom. Zimmerman’s philanthropic spirit and passion for…

The high-achieving and hard-working faculty, staff and students who compose the Case Western Reserve University community are no strangers to stress. Late nights and deadlines can pile on, negatively affecting individuals’ health. In recognition of April being National Stress Awareness Month, The…