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For students who are finalists for the Hertz Fellowship but are not ultimately selected as Fellows, CWRU plans to offer full financial benefits Case Western Reserve University has a new offer for the 25 to 30 students each year who are named finalists for the prestigious Hertz Fellowship but are…

As we look forward to the many holidays that fall between now and the end of the year, President Eric W. Kaler and Karen F. Kaler invite all university faculty and staff to their home for a winter open house to celebrate the season with colleagues. The event at Harcourt House (2163…

Speaker series continues with former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins One of the nation’s longest consecutive-running speaker series, Case Western Reserve University’s Think Forum offers a 2024-2025 season with award-winning authors, journalists and government officials. Having kicked off in…

New gifts support forthcoming ISEB, Baker-Nord Center and Emerging Scholars Program Eric and Jane Nord and their family have made an impact through decades of philanthropy that can be seen across Case Western Reserve University, from student stipends and faculty awards to the 15-acre Nord Family…

Brian Burnett to join the university as executive vice president, chief financial officer in January 2025 Case Western Reserve President Eric W. Kaler announced yesterday (Nov. 4) that Brian Burnett, a longtime leader in higher education, has been named the university’s next executive vice…

While 80 million people across the U.S. have already voted in the 2024 general election, today is officially Election Day, with polls opening in Ohio at 6:30 a.m. While 80 million people across the U.S. have already voted in the 2024 general election, today is officially Election Day, with polls…

As the university’s third annual Innovation Week arrived on campus, hundreds gathered at Case Western Reserve to celebrate and advance the university’s culture of innovation, learn from experts and share ideas and experiences. The week involved 45 events, each focused on the theme of how…

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness about domestic violence, support survivors and advocate for safer communities. Domestic violence—while often misunderstood or overlooked—manifests in a variety of ways, including physical, emotional, psychological and…

Now in its third year, Innovation Week recognizes Case Western Reserve community members who exemplify the university’s innovative culture. Yesterday, the 2024 Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners were honored, and today, a celebratory luncheon will recognize the Innovators of the…

Seven to earn Innovator of the Year awards Innovation Week brings together students, faculty, alumni and industry leaders to share ideas, showcase projects, and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the Case Western Reserve community. During Innovation Week, taking place Oct. 28-Nov. 1, you can…