Skip to main content

Initiatives

Interconnected people.

Breaking Boundaries

Breaking Boundaries fosters collaboration across disciplines to drive innovative research and scholarship with transformative impact. Through dialogue and partnership, we build vibrant interdisciplinary communities poised to tackle complex challenges and pioneer new frontiers.


Students engaging in discussion

Enhancing Civility & Connection

CWRU strives to be an exemplar of open-mindedness, active listening, and critical thinking. Explore the activities on this page to help us grow as a community by learning from each other, especially from those with different perspectives.


Faculty 100

Faculty 100

Through the Faculty 100 Initiative, CWRU aims to hire 100 new tenure-track faculty by 2028 to strengthen research and promote collaboration to address global challenges.


Building blocks of innovation

Innovation

At CWRU, innovation is a cornerstone of our mission, driving groundbreaking research and transformative ideas that address global challenges. It enriches the educational experience, equipping students with the skills and mindset to thrive in an ever-evolving world.


A group of Provost Scholars standing together.

Provost Scholars

The Provost Scholars Program is a partnership among CWRU, East Cleveland City Schools and Ginn Academy (CMSD).