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Apply to HyperCase’s 2025-26 Healthcare Incubator program
Students who study law, business, engineering and medicine at Case Western Reserve University are invited to apply to HyperCase’s Healthcare Incubator program, which is accepting members for the 2025-26 academic year. This program aims to develop innovative solutions in healthcare and teach…
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Building bridges: Discover how five student leaders foster community at CWRU
For those who work and study at Case Western Reserve University, the motivation to lead goes beyond a desire to hold a title—it’s an opportunity to take action, build community and create space for others to thrive. For Black student leaders, it’s also a chance to honor those who came before them…
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Apply for a scholarship for first-generation students
The student organization First CWRU is offering the $1,000 1st Generation Scholarship to an undergraduate student for the 2025–26 school year. Students are encouraged to share their experiences and challenges as a first-generation student for a chance to earn the scholarship. Applications…
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Forging paths: CWRU community members share first-gen college experiences
When the federal government passed the Higher Education Act (HEA) in 1965, politicians acknowledged an obvious fact: pursuing a college education can be difficult. The act’s federal grants and loan programs lessened financial barriers for students from low-income and minority backgrounds, yet…
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First CWRU Jeopardy
Undergraduate students are invited to join First CWRU for an afternoon of games and more Friday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Room in Wade Commons. This game night will feature a Jeopardy-style event. First CWRU is an organization dedicated to supporting first-generation college…
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First CWRU welcome event
First-generation students are invited to join First CWRU for a welcome event Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Village House 5. Attendees can meet other first-generation students, enter to win raffle prizes, enjoy Insomnia Cookies, and learn more about what First CWRU does on campus…
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First Gen Annual Banquet
On Saturday, April 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hovorka Atrium, First CWRU will hold their First Gen Annual Banquet, an event designed to celebrate the accomplishments of first-generation scholars. The group will be presenting four awards: the Excellence in Mentorship award, Spirit of First Generation…
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Spartan Showcase: Anjelyna Siamphone
Growing up in Cleveland, Anjelyna Siamphone was well aware of Case Western Reserve University—and of the opportunities that could await her there. She enrolled at the university as a first-generation college student, and now, in her third year of studies, is experiencing those opportunities…