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6 things to do around Cleveland this summer
Whether you're staying on campus, visiting Cleveland for the first time or looking for new ways to explore Northeast Ohio, summer offers countless opportunities for members of the Case Western Reserve University community to enjoy. Looking to add some experiences to your summer bucket list? We’ve…
Photo of the Women in Business executive board posing for a photo with students from Saint Joseph Academy in the background
Weatherhead Women in Business empowers local high school students through leadership symposium
Members of Weatherhead Women in Business partnered with Saint Joseph Academy in March to help inspire and mentor the next generation of women leaders during the school’s Women’s Leadership Symposium. The event brought together approximately 100 high school students for a day focused on leadership,…
Aerial photo overlooking Edgewater Beach and the Cleveland skyline in the background
3 things to do in Cleveland in June
There’s something special about summer in Cleveland. The city comes alive for those lucky enough to experience it. From weekly gatherings such as Wade Oval Wednesdays to local festivals, summer is a time to enjoy the outdoors here in the CLE.For Case Western Reserve University students who have…
Felipe Joglar-Viera and Shannon Moore in formal attire sit at an outdoor table, with the U.S. Capitol in the background.
How CWRU School of Medicine merges clinical education with community impact
“Teaching advocacy gives students agency. They learn to identify gaps, translate evidence and pursue solutions that improve care—whether through clinical practice, research or policy.”— Lia Logio, vice dean for medical educationFor Lia Logio, MD, advocacy belongs in medical education—regardless of…
CWRU medical student takes the blood pressure of a community member at a CentroVilla25
CWRU medical students bring monthly health screenings and education to CentroVilla25
Case Western Reserve University medical students are helping bring preventive care directly to the community through monthly healthcare programming held at CentroVilla25, Cleveland's premier Latino market and food hall.Each month, School of Medicine students provide free health screenings, like…
A child points to one of her teeth while a CWRU dental medicine student takes a look in the dental clinic waiting area
An oral history: The School of Dental Medicine has cared for the local community for more than a century
It was 1923, and Western Reserve University dental students were busily seeing patients. Cleveland’s population was nearing 1 million, and access to dental care was scarce. The university’s dental clinic was one of the best options, particularly for poor, underserved populations—which meant demand…
Photo of the Cleveland skyline on a bright sunny day with the Cuyahoga River in the foreground
3 things to do in Cleveland in May
May is one of the biggest months on Case Western Reserve University’s campus with commencement activities planned May 13–17. As students become alumni and others turn their finals in for a much-deserved summer break, the energy on campus is palpable, especially when combined with glimpses of…
A student wearing a stethoscope checks the blood pressure on another student.
Nursing Adventure Day creates nurses for a day—and the future
The inaugural Nursing Adventure Day, sponsored by the Black Student Nurses Association, shared the fundamentals of nursing with 20 high school students—and laid the groundwork for future nurses.
The white and blue CWRU dental clinic bus sits in a garage.
A different kind of dental visit
The School of Dental Medicine’s geriatric dental program is taking dental care in a new direction—and impacting both patients and students along the way.
A view from the Chiang Kai Shek memorial Hallof an elaborate garden and walkway with orange-roofed buildings against a cloudy sky.
Passport to practice: Nursing students explore culture and care in Taiwan
Fourteen nursing students headed to Taiwan over spring break to learn about healthcare systems, education and customs.