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Jessica Fox “makes scientists,” but her approach to mentoring focuses on a student’s entire well-being, not just their scientific knowledge. “Life happens and you can’t put it on hold to do your PhD,” Fox said. So Fox, an associate professor in the Department of Biology, adapts her mentoring…

When Daniel Goldmark was a first-year undergraduate student, he felt confused about his future. Having just switched his major from botany to music, Goldmark took a chance and reached out to one of his professors in search of some much-needed guidance. “Even though he wasn’t my official academic…

After 20 years in industry, Philip A. Cola pursued what he remembers as the “most difficult professional decision that I had to make in my life:” leaving his executive-level career in health care research to follow his passion to become a professor at his alma mater. Now Cola uses his teaching to…

In each of his anatomy classes, Andrew “Andy” Crofton tailors his teaching method to the students as individuals—a style they say creates an environment in which they feel respected and motivated to achieve at their highest level. It's among the many reasons Crofton, assistant professor of anatomy…

Case Western Reserve University commencement celebrations will continue May 28–30 with individual school diploma ceremonies throughout the weekend and a pre-recorded convocation. A pre-recorded virtual convocation ceremony will be released for viewing on May 30. The 2021 virtual convocation…

Phuong Nguyen prepared to graduate in May knowing this bedrock truth: "I definitely wouldn’t have gone to Case [Western Reserve University] if not for the Posse Foundation," she said. "But I definitely wouldn’t have stayed if it wasn’t for my Posse." And that’s precisely the point of the…

Case Western Reserve University's 2021 commencement celebrations officially kicked off this weekend with ceremonies for graduates from the School of Law and School of Medicine. Students had the chance to gather with their peers to celebrate this milestone and look forward to what's coming next,…

Faced with the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the Class of 2021 have demonstrated tenacity in their studies, research and on- and off-campus activities. To mark the completion of their degrees, Case Western Reserve University will host commencement ceremonies…

Eligible graduates are encouraged to complete the commencement registration process before the May 16 deadline, whether they plan to attend the in-person ceremonies or not. Graduates not attending the in-person ceremonies should still submit their photo to create a personalized slide for…

When Daniel Murphy graduates from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine this weekend, he will not only join a distinguished group of alumni—he’ll continue a family tradition. Murphy’s father, grandfather and great-grandfather all graduated from the School of Medicine before launching…