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By any measure, 2020—the start of a new decade—was an eventful year around the world: an historic pandemic, renewed calls for racial justice and a presidential election in the United States. Here at Case Western Reserve University, the year was full of big headlines as it relates to all of those…

With a $2,028,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Case Western Reserve University will establish a training program for humanities faculty and graduate students that promotes equity and diversity in academic leadership. The four-year award will fund a new Humanities in Leadership…

Editor's note: Due to a high interest in our CWRU Cookie Decorating contest, we are no longer accepting sign ups through Dec. 13 and have closed the form. Emails will be sent to students who signed up; students have 24 hours to confirm their interest in the cookie contest. Further details will be…

Case Western Reserve University biomedical engineering leaders Scott Bruder, Anant Madabhushi honored for ‘spirit of innovation’ Scott Bruder and Anant Madabhushi, a pair of Case Western Reserve University biomedical engineering innovators and leaders in their respective fields over the last two…

In a year marked by challenges and physical distance, Case Western Reserve University supporters came together virtually last week to show a true commitment to their community: 738 donors gave nearly $37,000 toward student causes as part of #GivingTuesday. Both totals set new records for giving…

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that, once federally approved, COVID-19 vaccines could begin arriving in the state as soon as Dec. 15. We asked medical school Interim Dean Stan Gerson* to address some of the most common questions about the vaccine itself, as well as its distribution. Case…

Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences Dean Joy K. Ward and School of Medicine Professor Dana Crawford have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Ward is a longtime evolutionary biologist and climate scientist who became dean…

Though Thanksgiving celebrations may be different this year, many of us are looking ahead to having traditional food—from the turkey and favorite sides to that perfect piece of pie. Most likely, fewer of us are thinking about the actual science that goes into cooking a Thanksgiving feast. But…

2020 has been a difficult year for many, and is expected to remain so as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into the holiday season. But as Thanksgiving approaches this week, many people are taking stock in what they’re grateful for in their lives. The fall semester has been anything but typical,…

Coleman P. Burke, a 1970 law alumnus so dedicated to the planet that he committed $10 million to launch an environmental law center here last year, died Nov. 8 at his home in New York. Known affectionately to his friends and fellow alumni as “Coley,” Burke brought an inquisitive spirit to his law…