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Three faculty members named Distinguished University Professors
Case Western Reserve University is home to exceptional faculty scholars across a wide range of fields. They drive innovation, collaboration and creativity, inspiring their students to do the same.Each year, in recognition of the important role faculty play at our institution, the university selects…
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May 22, 2020
Jonathan L. Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law and adjunct professor of political science in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote a piece about Supreme Court appointments during presidential election years. The piece features an in-depth discussion of the case of John Hessin…
May 20, 2020
Sometimes Lightning does strike twice! For the second time in three years, a Case Western Reserve University School of Law student (rising 2L Elizabeth Finazzo) won the AccessLex grand prize – a $40,000 scholarship to defray the cost of her second year of law school. The prize is designed to…
May 17, 2020
On May 17, members of the CWRU Class of 2020 and their friends and families are invited to gather together online as the Case Western Reserve University leadership recognizes them and confers their CWRU degrees. The virtual commencement videos will be available for viewing online on Sunday, May…
May 16, 2020
The following awards were determined by a Spring vote by the graduating class of 2020. Teacher of the Year Award In grateful appreciation for his outstanding teaching and dedication, this award is presented to Professor Michael Benza. …
May 15, 2020
Excellence and Achievement Awards Patricia Burgess Public Law Prize Presented to Alexander Haddad for outstanding academic performance in the field of public law. Richard A. and Brandon S. Collier Award Presented to…
May 15, 2020
Case Western Reserve University and the CWRU School of Law are adapting to a rapidly evolving situation in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The health, safety and well-being of our community are our top priorities. A second goal is to meet our educational mission to the extent possible. This…
May 14, 2020
Milton A. Kramer Clinic Center Awards Jack Cronquist Award Presented to Joseph Shell for demonstrating outstanding performance and commitment to clients in the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic Center. Samuel Archie…
May 13, 2020
Writing Awards Stanley I. and Hope S. Adelstein Environmental Law Award Presented to Megan Goedecker for preparing the best paper on environmental law. Harry A. and Sarah Blachman Award Presented to Lacey Ferrara and…
May 11, 2020
On May 6, CWRU School of Law held its annual “Celebration of Faculty” to recognize full time and adjunct faculty members who made extraordinary contributions over the past year. This was the first time that the event was held virtually on Zoom. The online event, which was attended by Provost Ben…
May 11, 2020
Sidney I. Picker Jr. and Arsenia Golubenkova, a law student from Russia who studied law at Case Western Reserve University in 2018-19 Sidney I. Picker Jr., professor emeritus at Case Western Reserve School of Law, died on April 28 in Fort Myers, Florida after a brief hospitalization. He was 85.…