Weatherhead School of Management
Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management is where driven students become business leaders. Where accomplished academics create entirely new ways of thinking and leading. And where successful alumni become transformative leaders. Read about the ideas and people driving change across Weatherhead School of Management.
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Building on a legacy of entrepreneurship
For three generations, the Ames family has passed down a passion for entrepreneurship. It started with Daniel Ames, who acquired a milk processing plant in Polo, Illinois in 1938. He imparted his knowledge of running businesses to his son, B. Charles (Chuck) Ames, who built a portfolio of small…
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July 08, 2025
Research aims to guide decision-makers on real-world effects of artificial intelligence on American workers
June 27, 2025
At the 2025 International Society for Organization Development and Change (ISODC), David Cooperrider—Distinguished University Professor and and the Char and Chuck Fowler Professor of Business as an Agent of World Benefit—recently gave a keynote address in which he shared various ways individuals…
June 13, 2025
In collaboration with the Community Advisory Board (CAB), the CTSC is working to strengthen Community Engaged Research (CER) capacity across its institutional and community partners. To support this goal, we are developing a CER training that draws on core principles of community…
June 04, 2025
Gary Von Lehmden’s path to an MBA wasn’t fast or easy, but it was transformative. As a young professional, he worked at the former Union Commerce Bank (now part of Huntington Bank) in downtown Cleveland, where employees could earn full tuition reimbursement—if they maintained straight…
May 19, 2025
On May 16, the Weatherhead School of Management hosted a memorable event in the iconic Peter B. Lewis Building to welcome the Class of 2025 into its vibrant alumni network. The evening brought together graduating students, faculty, and members of the alumni family, with highlights including…
May 19, 2025
The 2025 Weatherhead School of Management graduating class celebrated their momentous day on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center. In a ceremony filled with pride and anticipation, graduates representing Weatherhead’s esteemed programs marked the…
May 14, 2025
Each year, Weatherhead School of Management recognizes graduate students who have been selected by their peers for demonstrating excellence over their careers at Weatherhead. Congratulations to this year's recipients: The Scott S. Cowen Student Leadership Award This award recognizes a…