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Effective Jan. 1, a new federal requirement will impact how certain employees make catch-up contributions to their retirement plans. Specifically, individuals who meet the criteria below will be required to make catch-up contributions on an after-tax Roth basis. Pre-tax catch-up contributions will…

Bhagya Nallaperuma, safety services specialist in Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety, recently co-authored a review on sustainable starch alternatives, which was published in the Journal of Future Foods. The article—titled “Exploring the potential of…

The IRS recently announced its dollar limitations affecting retirement contributions for 2026. Updates include: The 402(g)-contribution limit for retirement plans is $24,500; The contribution limit for retirement plans for employees ages 50 and over is $32,500, which includes a standard…

The 2026 benelect open enrollment period runs Nov. 3–26. To add dependents to your benefits for the 2026 calendar year who are not covered under your 2025 benefits plan, you must provide appropriate dependent verification to Benefits Administration prior to making your elections during the open…

Siobhan Aaron Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of Focus: End-of-life decision-making, caregivers of patients with chronic illness As an inpatient palliative care nurse practitioner, Siobhan Aaron—assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University’s…

After 16 years at Case Western Reserve, Vice President for Enrollment Management Rick Bischoff announced today that he will be leaving the university effective Jan. 9, 2026. He will be returning to California to serve as vice president of enrollment at Chapman University. “The university’s…

Are you a faculty or staff member retiring this in the coming months? The Daily would like to highlight your good news and recognize the contributions you have made to Case Western Reserve University. We’re compiling stories from those who have worked at the university for 25+ years and are…

The Staff Advisory Council’s Staff PARTicipation Achievement (SPARTA) Award recognizes remarkable staff members who consistently go the extra mile at Case Western Reserve University. These standout individuals embody the true spirit of SPARTA—showing pride, passion, and purpose in everything…

Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management’s Executive Leadership Development Experience (ELDE) is now accepting applications for its next five-month cohort—a transformative program designed to advance the leadership of Black professionals while welcoming all who are committed…

Case Western Reserve University employees in the UGEN unit are encouraged to watch the pre-recorded university update video. In the 18-minute video, President Eric W. Kaler and Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward shared information on topics such as university rankings, enrollment…