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Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine marked a milestone weekend in May, celebrating the accomplishments of graduates across its Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and master's programs with ceremonies that reflected both tradition—particularly during the university’s…

On May 15, graduating students from Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing marked a major milestone during the school’s pinning ceremony, a longstanding nursing tradition that celebrates the transition from student to professional nurse. Surrounded by family,…

Every commencement celebration is a collection of milestones as graduates mark the completion of their degrees and take the next step in their careers. Case Western Reserve University Class of 2026 graduates had the distinction of being part of another milestone: the institution’s bicentennial…

Sofia Castro found community at CWRU—then helped other students find theirs

In 1997, when Ellen Mavec became president of The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation—a philanthropy launched more than 40 years earlier by her grandfather Kelvin Smith (CSAS 1922, HON 1947)—she wanted to be thoughtful and strategic about how she would carry on her family’s legacy. Kelvin Smith had…

No matter their field of study, Case Western Reserve University graduate students are routinely challenged to consider new ways of thinking and examine innovative approaches to age-old questions, often making significant scholarly contributions along the way. That couldn’t happen without…

Commencement week is here, and the campus community is invited to help send off the Class of 2026 in a sea of CWRU blue.Join fellow faculty, staff, students and alumni on Wednesday, May 13, for clap out, university convocation and the Spartan Send-off—three traditions that bring the entire…

During the university’s commencement celebrations, Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2026 will be joined by two distinguished individuals who will receive honorary degrees. These awards honor individuals who have achieved “excellence in any valued aspect of human endeavor, including the…

As students navigate the challenges, stresses and achievements of their educational experiences at Case Western Reserve University, a strong support system is crucial. Faculty and staff members play a major role in providing such support through mentorship. The J. Bruce Jackson MD Award for…

For students at Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, graduation marks more than the end of a degree—it reflects years of learning, growth and a deep commitment to making a difference. Through coursework, field education and hands-on…