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Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Joy K. Ward announced that Christian A. Zorman, senior associate dean and the F. Alex Nason Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering, will serve as interim dean of Case Western Reserve…

A new graduate fellowship at Case Western Reserve—backed by UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and a matching investment from the university’s Office of Research and Technology Management—will prepare STEM PhD students for impactful careers beyond academia. The ULRI Graduate Fellowship Program will…

Case Western Reserve staff members are essential to the university’s success, providing vital support and services across campus. Their dedication enriches the student experience, fosters a productive learning atmosphere, drives the university forward and elevates its impact. Each year, four…

When Case Western Reserve University announced a $60 million investment for the new Sara and Curt Moll Institute for Mental Health and Well-Being, it marked a commitment to address and advance the growing mental health crisis within and beyond Northeast Ohio.Now, Norah Feeny, a distinguished…

Case Western Reserve University junior Matthew Plunkett pulled out a come-from-behind three-set win at fourth singles to clinch a berth into the NCAA Division III Championship match today (May 22) and complete the fourth-ranked Spartans' 4-2 upset over top-ranked Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Tuesday…

In her remarks at this year’s convocation ceremony, commencement speaker Susie Gharib, an award-winning journalist, spoke to members of the Case Western Reserve University Class of 2025 about an important task: writing the story of tomorrow. “Write that story with courage and with heart, and…

Alumnus and longtime faculty member to become the nursing school’s 14th dean

Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2024 entered college in 2020 during the uncertainty of a global pandemic, navigating remote learning, modified experiences and missed celebrations. Now—nearly a year after graduation—they’re reporting remarkable post-graduation achievements in the…

After seven years as dean of Case Western Reserve University’s Case School of Engineering, Venkataramanan “Ragu” Balakrishnan has chosen to step down from his role effective June 30. He plans to join the engineering faculty following a six-month sabbatical. “Since becoming dean of our…

We’ve all been there—scrolling through social media or strolling through a store when something unexpected catches our eye: a new gadget, flash sale or “treat yourself” moment. Before we know it, we’ve made a purchase we didn’t plan for and maybe didn’t really need. From ordering DoorDash on a…