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Photo above: Angela Russo-Otstot, courtesy of AGBOAngela Russo-Otstot was a few semesters into teaching an upper-level elective course on screenwriting at Case Western Reserve University in 2016 when she and her husband chose to make their hiatus from Hollywood permanent. After the intense pace as…

As Anthony and Joe Russo walk the set of Avengers: Doomsday, history looms large.There are, of course, the visual reminders that the brothers are shooting this film on the hallowed grounds of Pinewood Studios outside London: The 007 Stage, the birthplace of the iconic James Bond series, is steps…

When Julie Stufft (CWR ’98) was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan in December, six nurses bursting with pride joined the festivities in Washington, D.C.To understand why, we must travel back to Case Western Reserve University in 1993 when Stufft—then Julie Leach—met her…

A leader in oral surgery, Dr. Eichner reflects on his journey from CWRU to national advocacy

New atrium in historic facility to be named in honor of the Wyant family

For two centuries, Case Western Reserve University has been the setting for countless love stories—some sparked by a chance encounter on Mather Quad, others nurtured over late-night ice cream runs to Mitchell’s, and may cemented in the quiet beauty of Harkness Chapel. In celebration of Valentine’s…

As the current president and chairman of the board of directors of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), Jeffrey Molter, CRNA (NUR ’00) leads a professional membership organization representing more than 69,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). While his influence…

Photos courtesy of the Weber family and Jack Weber Here! A Memoir.

Each year, the Office of Education Abroad creates opportunities for Case Western Reserve University students to broaden their horizons—immersing themselves in new cultures, academic environments and perspectives that extend far beyond campus. To recognize International Education Week (Nov.…

Kevin Russell’s path from Peace Corps volunteer in the Kingdom of Tonga to social entrepreneur shows what happens when purpose meets conviction and courage. The result has not only earned Russell Case Western Reserve University Alumni Association's 2025 Young Alumni Award—it's also changed lives,…