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Today is #GivingTuesday—a global movement intended to encourage generosity and “unleash the power of people.” At Case Western Reserve University, it’s a chance for students, faculty, alumni and friends to make a difference on campus and beyond by supporting student-led organizations and…

As a second-year pre-law student at Case Western Reserve University, Meg Coyle is already helping secure justice for victims of sexual assault and homicide. She's working as an intern with the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Trial Unit where she listens to jail calls, watches body cam…

President Eric W. Kaler To the Case Western Reserve University Community: As we look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to share our gratitude with each of you—the faculty, staff and students who make Case Western Reserve an exceptional place to learn, work and grow. This…

Winter is hurtling toward Northeast Ohio, and with it comes seasonal favorites like hot chocolate, sledding adventures and peppermint-flavored everything. Unfortunately, winter can also bring bitterly cold weather and a serious lack of daylight—both of which can leave people feeling…

The Ohio Third Frontier Commission has awarded Case Western Reserve University a $1 million grant to help faculty researchers advance and commercialize their innovations. The new round of funding is the commission’s sixth consecutive award to CWRU since 2017, when the State of Ohio transferred…

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…