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Case Western Reserve No. 21 for number of patents granted among universities worldwide; ranking by National Academy of Inventors, Intellectual Property Owners Association Case Western Reserve University ranks No. 21 globally for the number of U.S. Utility Patents awarded to the university and its…

Two video exhibits evoking a range of emotions and, in one case, calling on audience participation are on display at Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion at the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic as part of FRONT International, a citywide triennial…

When you need to get across campus quickly, a bicycle or scooter can be an efficient way to do that. But like any mode of transportation, it is important to do so safely—for yourself and for others around you. We’ve pulled together some advice and guidance to make sure you follow, whether you’re…

Whether the temperatures linger in the 80s or settle into a fall rhythm, September in Cleveland offers endless activities sure to suit your interests. Fascinated by all things science and tech? Love feeling the energy of the city abuzz? Or do you take inspiration from music? Our city has you…

What do skydiving, investing in the stock market, and telling someone you love them for the first time have in common? They all involve risk. It’s easy to think of high-stakes scenarios like these when considering this concept, but the reality is risk impacts our lives in varying degrees on…

Howard Hughes Medical Institute taps chemistry professor, diversity leader as inaugural vice president The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) announced today that it has named Chemistry Professor Blanton Tolbert as its inaugural vice president of science leadership and culture—a role dedicated…

While we may be hours from the closest ocean, Clevelanders need not drive far to sink their toes in the sand. Along the shores of Lake Erie, fondly called the “North Coast,” you can find numerous beaches—all with different vibes and activities to keep you busy. In honor of National Beach Day today…

Starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 1), dozens of large trucks will begin arriving at the construction site for additional student housing in the South Residential Village. Between 80 to 100 trucks will be arriving daily at the location near Fribley Commons on Murray Hill Road to…

More than 1,550 first-year students and 65 transfer students officially became Case Western Reserve University Spartans last week. Beginning with move-in day Sunday, Aug. 21, and continuing through residence hall meetings last night, these new members of our community have spent a full week…

Exactly 102 years ago today, Congress certified the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution to ensure voting rights for women—though full electoral equality for women of color didn't come until decades later. After decades of activism by suffragists to achieve this right,…