Office of the Provost

Case Western Reserve University has earned reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), marking a significant milestone in the university’s longstanding commitment to academic excellence and institutional integrity. CWRU has been continuously accredited by the…

In an effort to better support faculty, staff and students at Case Western Reserve University, the Office of the Provost recently welcomed three leaders—William Breeze, Elizabeth Jaszczak and Craig M. Zullig—into important roles that strengthen operations and support systems. Under the…

Dear Faculty Colleagues, As we move into the heart of summer, I want to express my deep appreciation for your continued commitment to our students, your scholarship, and our broader university community. Your work is at the core of Case Western Reserve University’s strength—and this past year…

A new graduate fellowship at Case Western Reserve—backed by UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and a matching investment from the university’s Office of Research and Technology Management—will prepare STEM PhD students for impactful careers beyond academia. The ULRI Graduate Fellowship Program will…

To our Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff, We are writing today with a reminder that the university and its community members are always here to support you, and there are resources available to you—whether you’re here on campus or away for the summer. Resources…

When Case Western Reserve University announced a $60 million investment for the new Sara and Curt Moll Institute for Mental Health and Well-Being, it marked a commitment to address and advance the growing mental health crisis within and beyond Northeast Ohio.Now, Norah Feeny, a distinguished…

Faculty can look forward to continued access to two widely used instructional technologies—Poll Everywhere and Gradescope—which have become highly beneficial to teaching and learning at Case Western Reserve University. These tools will remain available through support from the Office of the…

M.C. "Terry" Hokenstad is more than a distinguished academic—he's a global advocate for social welfare and a pioneer in social work education. With a career spanning over four decades, he has left an enduring impact on social work education and research. As both a Distinguished University…

Alumnus and longtime faculty member to become the nursing school’s 14th dean

A new initiative, the Provost’s Forum for Breaking Boundaries, will make its debut in April with two inaugural events aimed at fostering cross-disciplinary engagement. Founded by Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward, the forum aims to break down academic silos and unite scholars from…