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Alumnus Max Pennington (CWR ‘22), and fourth-year students David Dillman and Chip Miller were spurred to action by a simple fact: “94% of tap water in the United States contains microplastic fiber.” “No one seemed to be doing anything effective at removing it,” said Pennington, who was a…

When you think of dentistry, entrepreneurship should be one of the first things that enters your mind. Most healthcare professionals obtain their training and transition to working in established hospitals or large-scale practices. In stark contrast, dentists often graduate and start or purchase…

Case Western Reserve among 18 universities funded by nonprofit New America; fellowship aims to shape future policies, technologies Case Western Reserve University will host a fellowship next year to train future leaders in advancing racial and social justice, climate action, data equity and human…

As the number of graduates of Case Western Reserve continues to grow, so do its commencement ceremonies: In May 2023, the university will switch to a "Commencement Week"—five days of festivities that begin with a convocation for all graduates on Wednesday, May 17, followed by diploma and award…

From left: Laura Voith, Michael Oakes and Asia Fields More than half a century ago, the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 was signed into law to help level the playing field for students from low-income and minority backgrounds. Its anniversary (Nov. 8) is marked by the First-Generation College…

Across Northeast Ohio—and throughout the U.S.—voters are taking to the polls today (Tuesday, Nov. 8) until 7:30 p.m. And at Case Western Reserve, we’re taking students there. The university’s Center for Civic Engagement and Learning (CCEL), Office of the President, and Division of Student…

Though Halloween just passed, winter will be here before we know it. And this year, faculty and staff members at Case Western Reserve University will have the chance to celebrate the season with their colleagues in person. President Eric W. Kaler and Karen F. Kaler invite all university faculty…

With midterms and fall break in the rearview mirror and Thanksgiving just around the corner, it can only mean one thing: November is officially here! In addition to chillier temps on the horizon, there are plenty of seasonal events and activities to engage with across Cleveland this month. We have…

Case Western Reserve’s health professions and social work students learn about team-based care from professors, practitioners, and even one another. But when it comes to truly understanding its challenges (and benefits), nothing compares to applying those lessons outside the classroom. …

Role is in addition to serving as chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Education Institute Stanton Gerson, dean and senior vice president for medical affairs at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has appointed James Stoller senior associate dean for academic affairs for Cleveland…