University News

When John J. Lewandowski, the Arthur P. Armington Professor of Engineering II in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, began his academic career as a first-generation college student in 1974, he was unsure of his career path. Today, Lewandowski is an internationally recognized materia...

Faye Gary, an indomitable nurse researcher and Case Western Reserve University faculty member, was quietly shocked when Provost Ben Vinson III announced she was the recipient of the institution’s highest faculty award, the permanent, honorific title of Distinguished University Professor. Her first ...

Timothy Beal, the Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, will be honored as a Case Western Reserve University Distinguished University Professor during convocation on Aug. 25 for his preeminent research, leadership, and commitment to students. Beal is a “model humanist,” according to Joy K. Ward...

Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2025 and new transfer students begin their academic coursework today alongside the rest of the campus community, but they have already spent a week getting to know their new home. Discover Week offered them the opportunity to explore campus and Cleveland—an...

For the first time in the city’s history, women’s professional tennis is coming to Cleveland, and an interdisciplinary team at Case Western Reserve University is taking a front row seat—or rather, making a front row seat. The iconic tennis umpire chairs that are standing tall at center court of the ...

Associate Professor Lauren Calandruccio, who specializes in auditory perception in the Department of Psychological Sciences, shared that while wearing masks is critical during this time, increased effort is required when listening to someone who is speaking with a mask. Wearing a mask while speaking...

This week, Case Western Reserve University welcomed 1,600 first-year and 70 transfer students—selected from a record-breaking 33,000 applicants. Beyond the impressive size of the Class of 2025, they're unique in another way—this class is joining the university after facing the end of their high scho...

More than 1,350 members of the Case Western Reserve University Class of 2025 and transfer students are settling into their new homes on campus after this weekend’s move-in days. Marked by beautiful summer weather, the weekend was an all-hands-on-deck experience as volunteers—including President and ...

Case Western Reserve University’s two newest classes of School of Dental Medicine students will have the chance to don their trademark white coats in two separate ceremonies today. The ceremonies—postponed for last year’s incoming class due to the COVID-19 pandemic—mark “the transition of coming in...

Whether you’re new to Cleveland or a lifelong resident, there’s plenty to explore throughout the city and its surrounding suburbs. One of the best ways to do that is to attend events alongside local residents. Throughout the month of August, there are countless opportunities to get out and explore. ...