commencement

After the past 14 months, the word pandemic immediately evokes COVID-19—the infection that by May 1 had taken nearly 575,000 U.S. lives—and affected 32 million in this country. But it is only one of three we have endured, Convocation Speaker Marc Morial told Case Western Reserve graduates via…

Case Western Reserve to award degrees to undergraduates, multiple graduate/professional schools and honorary doctorate recipients The past 15 months have been filled with almost unimaginable changes. Members of the Class of 2021 have completed coursework in unconventional settings, found…

When Oliver Poppenberg Sr. graduated from Case Institute of Technology in 1959, he felt confident his new credentials gave him a leg up on the competition. Now, 62 years later, his granddaughter, Sophia Poppenberg, feels the same way regarding her own. This weekend, Sophia will graduate from…

Most people graduate from high school before starting an undergraduate program. But not Karam Atli. Knowing at a young age that she wanted to eventually become a doctor, she started on her path sooner than most. Through a dual-enrollment program, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida…

Anthony Wexler draws energy and inspiration from his students—perhaps because he remembers what it feels like to be a college-aged student, out on his own for the first time. “For me, it was a time of such intense exploration—a period in my life when I was becoming increasingly conscious and…

Aside from his incredible knowledge, talent and experience in the world of physics, Cyrus Taylor, the Albert A. Michelson Professor in Physics, is admired by students for his humbleness, enthusiasm and dedication. “I most value his empathy,” one student nominator wrote. “Particularly in the midst…

Major: Civil engineeringProgram: BS/MSYear: Senior In its 2021 report card, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the United States a C rating for the structural integrity of its bridges. Luke Traverso, who is graduating from CWRU with his bachelor’s in civil engineering this weekend, has…

The speed at which Ashley Nemes-Baran has connected with her students is almost unheard of. Nemes-Baran, an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosciences, started teaching at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine just last fall. Not only is Nemes-Baran new to Case Western…

“To create a just city within myself: If I live by anything, I live by that moment.” This motto, inspired by an excerpt in the ninth book of Plato’s Republic, defines Gabrielle “Brie” Parkin’s approach to teaching, mentoring and living an impactful life. “The just city within myself says, if I…

As part of Case Western Reserve University’s commencement plans, a virtual photo booth has been created to help students and families feel connected to campus, even if they’re far away. The photo booth is a free service and anyone can access it. To use the service, upload a picture of yourself…