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Carter Callender
5 questions with School of Law’s Carter Callender, Class of 2026
As graduation approaches at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, students look back on the experiences that shaped their time on campus—and ahead to the paths they’re about to begin. From discovering their academic interests to gaining hands-on experience through clinics, competitions and…
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Lifelong learners, lifelong friends
For four DNP students, group support and camaraderie (and a little bit of fun) built an unforgettable program experience—and lasting friendships.
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5 questions with dental medicine’s Fouad Ahmed, Class of 2026
When students arrive at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, they each bring their own motivations and aspirations to the journey. No matter how these differ, each student approaches graduation equipped with the same things: not just the clinical skills required of the…
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5 questions with dental medicine’s Melody Ghaly, Class of 2026
When students arrive at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, they each bring their own motivations and aspirations to the journey. No matter how these differ, each student approaches graduation equipped with the same things: not just the clinical skills required of the…
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Volunteer at commencement 2026
The commencement office is looking for dependable students and employees to help make commencement 2026 a special and memorable week for graduates and their families. There are many opportunities to volunteer throughout the week (May 13–17). Student volunteers who live on campus are eligible for a…
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Celebrate the Class of 2026 at university-wide commencement festivities May 13
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to help celebrate the Class of 2026 and make the bicentennial year commencement festivities a success. University-wide commencement ceremonies will take place Wednesday, May 13, followed by school diploma ceremonies May 15–17.…
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Submit a 2026 Commencement cleaning request
The Academic Custodial Services Department at Case Western Reserve University is seeking special cleaning and floor work requests for academic buildings needed for commencement week. Members of the CWRU community are encouraged to submit floor work and special project cleaning requests by…
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Tell us about exceptional graduating students
The Class of 2026 will soon walk across the stage in recognition of their many achievements at Case Western Reserve University—and we want to celebrate their many accomplishments. Ahead of commencement, University Marketing and Communications will write several stories highlighting our outstanding…
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Lubrizol CEO Rebecca Liebert to deliver 2026 commencement address at Case Western Reserve University
As students from Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2026 celebrate their graduation during the university’s bicentennial year, they’ll hear from the CEO of a company with historic ties to CWRU. Rebecca Liebert, president and chief executive officer of Northeast Ohio-headquartered…
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Watch: Case Western Reserve University celebrates Class of 2025 with commencement festivities 
In her remarks at this year’s convocation ceremony, commencement speaker Susie Gharib, an award-winning journalist, spoke to members of the Case Western Reserve University Class of 2025 about an important task: writing the story of tomorrow. “Write that story with courage and with heart, and…