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Emeriti professor Armando Zubizarreta passes away
Armando F. Zubizarreta, who served on the Case Western Reserve University faculty for 29 years before retiring in 1999 as professor emeritus of Spanish and comparative literature, died April 22. He was 92. A native of Lima, Peru, Zubizarreta went on to become a researcher and a renowned scholar of…
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Case Western Reserve University awards inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants to foster interdisciplinary collaboration
Case Western Reserve University has selected 10 interdisciplinary research teams to receive inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants, a new initiative designed to bring faculty together across schools and disciplines, break down traditional silos and spark bold collaborations across campus.The…
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Meet a graduating neuroscience student with a passion for caring for the country’s aging population
The population of individuals ages 65 years and older is expected to double by 2060, with those ages 85 and over expected to triple in that time. As a result, the demand for healthcare professionals who specialize in gerontology is expected to increase greatly in the coming years.It will take young…
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Art History graduate students Arielle Suskin and Claire Sumner win prestigious fellowships
Arielle Suskin and Claire Sumner, doctoral candidates in the Department of Art History and Art at Case Western Reserve University, have been awarded prestigious fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year.Suskin has been accepted to the American School of Classical Studies in Athens as the Diana E.…
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Case Western Reserve University receives largest commitment to higher ed in Ohio history: $125M from Mandel Foundation
Record investment will fund four focus areas, including new humanities building, student scholarships, leadership initiatives, and ethical technological innovation
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17 undergraduate students represent CWRU at prestigious National Conference of Undergraduate Research
Strong undergraduate research experiences are a cornerstone of a Case Western Reserve University education. The institution’s recent record-breaking contingent at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia, demonstrated the power and reach of such opportunities.…
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Arab American Heritage Month: Meet three Arab American members of the CWRU community
In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, which takes place annually in April, we’re celebrating the accomplishments and experiences of three Arab American members of the CWRU community. Discover more about their experiences at the university—and learn how their heritage has impacted their…
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From rainout shelters to the courtroom: Inside CWRU students' and researchers' environmental work
Each year, Earth Day (April 22) highlights the importance of protecting natural resources, combating climate change and promoting sustainability—from recycling and reducing waste to supporting eco-friendly businesses. At Case Western Reserve University, that commitment extends far beyond a single…
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Case Western Reserve researchers using AI at hair-width scale to reveal Renaissance master’s hidden hand
Technique could transform art authentication, detect sophisticated forgeries
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Chemistry’s Carlos Crespo elected as American Society for Photobiology councilor
Carlos Crespo, professor and associate dean for research in the Department of Chemistry, was recently elected as one of the American Society for Photobiology (ASP) councilors for a four-year term. The American Society for Photobiology is a professional, nonprofit scientific organization established…