commencement

As the number of graduates of Case Western Reserve continues to grow, so do its commencement ceremonies: In May 2023, the university will switch to a "Commencement Week"—five days of festivities that begin with a convocation for all graduates on Wednesday, May 17, followed by diploma and award cerem...

Case Western Reserve University invites nominations for the award of honorary degrees by which the university can recognize persons who exemplify in their work the highest ideals and standards of “excellence in any valued aspect of human endeavor, including the realm of scholarship, public service, ...

It took almost three years, but this weekend Case Western Reserve University finally had the chance to celebrate fully traditional commencement ceremonies—indoors and all. "This is a happy day," President Eric W. Kaler declared at Sunday morning's convocation, and the crowd showed its agreement wit...

Four years after earning his own two degrees from Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb urged the university’s 2022 graduates to pursue opportunities that inspire passion—even if they lead in unexpected directions. “What I want to ask of you as you keep writing your story is to engage w...

After back-to-back years of markedly different graduation festivities—virtual in 2020 and restricted to students and select faculty in 2021—Case Western Reserve University will again welcome families and friends to campus this weekend for commencement ceremonies. More than 2,500 graduating students...

In 1959 Frank Linsalata followed his older brother to the Case Institute of Technology—and he’s been leading ever since. A highly successful corporate executive who went on to found a thriving private equity firm, Linsalata has spent decades giving back to his alma mater and the Northeast Ohio comm...

Commencement celebrations are approaching for the Class of 2022, and we want to help you mark the occasion. Share your exciting news with GIFs, Instagram templates, and more—all included in a package of digital content available to use and share online. Graduates are encouraged to use the hashtag #C...

A pair of graduates holding their diplomas in 1910. The Daily has partnered with University Archives to shed light on Case Western Reserve University’s history each month. Follow The Daily to get your fill, and check out Digital Case to find even more information. As the academic year comes to a...

After several years of adjusted plans due to pandemic-related health and safety protocols, the Case Western Reserve University community will gather once again this year for fully in-person commencement events. The Class of 2022's accomplishments will be celebrated in ceremonies on May 14 and 15, ...

As part of commencement festivities, The Alumni Association invites 2022 graduates and their loved ones to an ice cream social Friday, May 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Foster-Castele Great Hall at The Frank N. and Jocelyne K. Linsalata Alumni Center. The event will kick off with a welcome from Asso...