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When Brian Gran began his career in academia nearly 20 years ago, “collaboration” wasn’t as common a term or practice as it is today. But his areas of expertise—law and society, human rights and health policy—couldn’t fit into a single discipline if they were to be taught effectively, Gran said. In...

Those participating in ceremonies on commencement day (Sunday, May 19) are encouraged to review the below information and share it with guests in order to prepare. Arrive early to the first event in order to get situated for the day. Plan for extra time needed to park or catch a shuttle to the venu...

Elina Gertsman knows what it’s like to feel lost as a graduate student. With a seemingly disinterested doctoral adviser and no mentoring program available to her, she sensed she would need to navigate her graduate school experience alone. That was until she took a leap of faith in pursuit of a ...

Brian Cobb recalled the transforming effects of his first mentor. “When I was a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma (OU), I took a class in organic chemistry with Dr. Roland Lehr,” he said. “I went to his office with a question, and after answering it, he asked me my plans for a career. I said...

Commencement is quickly approaching and our soon-to-be graduates are preparing to walk across the stage Sunday, May 19. To mark the occasion, throughout May, we will give insight into key milestones in commencement celebrations throughout the years. From 1891 to 1931, Western Reserve University cel...

That’s six Case Western Reserve degrees for the Martin family and counting Commencement day, Sunday, May 19, will be especially busy for the Martin family. So busy that they’ve made special arrangements. “We’re here for the whole day,” said Richard Martin. “We boarded the dog for two days because...

The Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon takes place on commencement day, Sunday, May 19. Visitors attending Case Western Reserve University’s commencement ceremonies should expect detours and delays throughout downtown Cleveland, including street closures, which may impact routes to Case Western Reserve Un...

In just over a week, Case Western Reserve University will hold its annual commencement ceremony, honoring the accomplishments of our newest graduates. But in addition to those earning their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, the university will mark the occasion by bestowing honorary degrees...

Commencement is a busy day on campus. Guests should allow extra time for arrival and parking. All parking lots owned by Case Western Reserve University are free beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19. Free shuttle buses also are available to help graduates and guests navigate campus. Visitors should...

As the Class of 2019 prepares for commencement Sunday, May 19, many graduating students have the next stop on their journey top of mind. With the recent release of the First Destination Survey for the Case Western Reserve University undergraduate Class of 2018, looking at where last year’s graduates...