bicentennial

The dozen men who founded a college in the region once part of Connecticut’s Western Reserve were clergy and civic leaders from New England—pioneers who had come to the frontier with lofty aims. They wanted to build an academic institution that could bring stature and vitality to their sparsely…

At last, our bicentennial year is here. The excitement and energy on our campus and among our alumni and friends around the world is shining through—both in celebration of our history, and with anticipation for what’s ahead. It is a tremendous honor for me to lead Case Western Reserve University…

As we celebrate Case Western Reserve University's bicentennial, University Marketing and Communications wants to know what campus scenes CWRU students like most when documenting moments and friendships you want to carry with you—always. Fill out this survey to let us know.

Today, Case Western Reserve University launches a website 200 years in the making. Featuring timelines, photos and profiles of some of the university’s most notable people, places and things, the bicentennial website tells a story that began nearly two centuries ago with the signing of Western…

Nearly two centuries ago, the State of Ohio granted the charter establishing Western Reserve College. To recognize Charter Day (Feb. 7, 1826)—and begin the countdown to Case Western Reserve University’s 200th birthday in 2026—students, faculty and staff are invited to participate at several…