CWRU aims to expand recruitment focus as STARS College Network doubles in size
July 24, 2024Last summer, Case Western Reserve University became one of 16 founding members of the STARS College Network, which works to ensure the academic success of students…Details on mandatory training sessions for CWRU admissions teams
July 23, 2024**Note: Original article date July 20, 2023. Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff, At the core of our values at Case Western Reserve University…Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward named to Leadership Cleveland Class of 2025
July 19, 2024The Cleveland Leadership Center announced its Leadership Cleveland Class of 2025, which includes CWRU Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward. Leadership…Ward to lead search committee for next CFO
June 28, 2024Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler has announced the chair and membership for the university’s next chief financial officer and executive vice…Peter Whiting named interim dean of CWRU’s College of Arts and Sciences
June 27, 2024Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Joy K. Ward announced today that Peter Whiting, interim vice president for student affairs, will…Announcing new faculty-driven leadership roles
June 20, 2024To the Case Western Reserve community: During the past 12 months, I have been reflecting on the ways in which the Office of the Provost could best support…A message from President Kaler and Provost Ward on celebrating Juneteenth
June 17, 2024To Our Case Western Reserve University Community, The campus will be closed this Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, the day we commemorate the…Mark your calendar for University Welcome and Convocation Aug. 19
June 10, 2024To the Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff, Beginning with the fall 2024 semester, we will celebrate the start of the academic year with a single…Ohio State professor named next dean of CWRU School of Law
May 30, 2024President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Joy K. Ward have announced that Paul Rose, associate dean for strategic initiatives at The Ohio State University Moritz College…Farewell reception for Charles Rozek
May 21, 2024Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join President Eric W. Kaler along with Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward for…Important adjustments for our commencement celebrations
May 13, 2024To the Case Western Reserve University community, Commencement marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication in classrooms, labs, clinicals,…Claire Dorsett named executive director of Sears think[box]
May 08, 2024Claire Dorsett is coming home. Dorsett, who grew up in Chardon and explored the campus of Case Western Reserve University as a high school student during…Seeking Case Western Reserve's first vice provost for innovation
May 07, 2024Dear Faculty Colleagues, I write today to inform you of another exciting opportunity to serve on the leadership team in the Office of the Provost, as the…Leadership changes coming to Weatherhead School of Management
April 26, 2024Since stepping in as interim co-deans for the Weatherhead School of Management in September 2022, J.B. Silvers and Andrew Medvedev (CWR ’97) are now embarking on…Critical Conversation: “Navigating Generational Dynamics”
April 23, 2024The Office of the Provost hosts a speaker series featuring expert panels in Critical Conversations. These discussions tackle diverse—and sometimes contentious—…CWRU to collaborate with Microsoft on AI in education, research
April 10, 2024After a decade as partners advancing augmented reality in higher education, Case Western Reserve and Microsoft will once again explore how the company’s…Deadline Extended to April 19 for Provost's Office Leadership Position Applications
April 09, 2024Dear Faculty, Due to a large number of requests for extensions, the deadline for applications for the open leadership positions within the Office of the…April 12 Deadline for Applications to New Provost Office Leadership Roles
April 05, 2024Dear Faculty Colleagues, In late March, I announced that the Office of the Provost is seeking to fill four new roles. As the deadline for applications…Four Leadership Positions Open within the Office of the Provost
April 04, 2024Dear Faculty Colleagues, I am writing to let you know that there are four open leadership positions within the Office of the Provost with a start date of…CWRU approves tenured faculty ‘salary guarantee’
March 29, 2024As Case Western Reserve embarks on a strategic initiative to hire 100 net new tenured and tenure-track faculty members by 2028, members of Faculty Senate recently…Join Me to Learn More About Having Hard Conversations
March 27, 2024The Office of the Provost invites all undergraduate students to a special event focused on the art of having hard conversations. Hosted by Provost Joy K. Ward, this…A closer look at the Faculty Conciliation and Mediation Program
March 27, 2024Workplace conflicts are a common occurrence, often leading to tension, stress, and decreased productivity. However, there are effective ways to address and resolve…Elevate Your Teaching with AI: Join Our Lunch and Learn Program!
March 25, 2024Dear Faculty, At Case Western Reserve, we're committed to leveraging technology for the greater good and to advance the work we do in the classroom. Last semester…Faculty: Register for Commencement Week events; order regalia by April 19
March 21, 2024Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty, Yesterday, President Kaler shared an invitation with all faculty and staff to join us in celebrating our Class…Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation awards additional $1.5 million to Experimental Humanities initiative
March 12, 2024Implicit bias in technology. Ethics in environmental engineering. Neuroscience and music. These are just a few of the topics being studied by Jack, Joseph and…Calling all HBCU and HSI alumni: Share your affiliation with CWRU
March 11, 2024Did you attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)?On March 26 Join “Why We Need a New Social Contract for Connected Devices”
March 07, 2024Every day, people buy products that have a connection to the internet. It may be a light bulb, a smart speaker or a car or even a medical device. But because they…Charles Rozek, vice provost and dean of graduate studies, to retire this summer
March 07, 2024After more than four decades serving the Case Western Reserve University community, Charles Rozek, vice provost and dean of graduate studies, will retire effective…Complete the Faculty Climate Survey; Share Your Feedback by March 20
March 04, 2024To the members of our Case Western Reserve University faculty,View the Spring University Update Video and Schedule for School Meetings
March 01, 2024To Our Case Western Reserve University Faculty, Staff and Postdocs: This spring, we will once again meet with all schools and units to share an update on the…No classes and work from home for most employees during April 8 eclipse
February 27, 2024To the Case Western Reserve University community, The April 8 total eclipse is expected to draw many visitors from around the world to Cleveland. Given this…Meet with Provost Ward in person on March 6 or April 9
February 22, 2024Case Western Reserve University students seeking guidance are encouraged to participate in one-on-one meetings with Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward…Announcing CWRU's Civil Discourse Advisory Group
February 06, 2024Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty, Staff and Postdocs, Earlier this year, President Kaler announced an initiative to engage our campus community in…Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Symposium
January 29, 2024Join CWRU's Weatherhead School of Management as we bring together leaders in the AI field discussing bridging the gap between AI & business. This symposium…Introducing Stellic, CWRU's enhanced undergraduate advising tool
January 29, 2024To all advisors of undergraduate students, I am pleased to announce that our Student Information System (SIS) will soon be enhanced with Stellic, a product that…Two additional Open Access agreements provide more no-cost publishing opportunities for CWRU authors
January 24, 2024Beginning Jan. 1, Case Western Reserve University’s network of libraries now has agreements with Elsevier and Springer Nature—through OhioLINK—increasing…Expressing gratitude and commitment as your new provost
January 22, 2024To the faculty, staff and postdocs of Case Western Reserve University: I hope that the first few weeks of this new year and semester have provided a fulfilling new…Unlock your team’s potential with monthly workshops
January 10, 2024The Office of Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Education and Research invites university faculty and staff to monthly teamwork workshops designed to…Please note: No classes on campus Monday, April 8
December 21, 2023Dear Faculty, On April 8, 2024, a total eclipse will occur in Cleveland, a rare event that is expected to draw spectators from around the world. As city and county…President Kaler names Joy K. Ward provost after national search
December 14, 2023President Eric W. Kaler announced today that Joy K. Ward will be Case Western Reserve University’s next provost and executive vice president, effective Jan. 1, 2024…Veteran leader Travis T. Apgar named CWRU’s next VP for student affairs
December 08, 2023President Eric W. Kaler and Interim Provost Joy K. Ward today announced the appointment of Travis T. Apgar as the university’s next vice president for student…Issue 2 and CWRU's Policies on Marijuana on Campus
December 05, 2023Dear CWRU Faculty, Staff, Postdoctoral Scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows, On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Ohio voted to legalize marijuana for adult use. This means that the…International affairs leader David Fleshler to become vice provost and interim executive director for Siegal Lifelong Learning
December 04, 2023Interim Provost Joy K. Ward announced today that longtime international affairs leader David Fleshler will become vice provost and interim executive director of…CWRU's Commitment to Digital Accessibility
November 14, 2023To Our Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff: At Case Western Reserve University, inclusiveness and diversity are among our core values. This…Distinguished Scholars in the Public Humanities lectures
November 09, 2023Earlier this year, Erin Benay, associate professor of early modern art and director of undergraduate studies and Deepak Sarma, professor of religious studies and…View the Fall University Update Video; Register for Your School/Unit Q&A Meeting
November 06, 2023To Our Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff: Each fall and spring, the provost and president meet with you by school and unit to share an update on…3 reasons to contribute to Charity Choice this year
November 03, 2023At Case Western Reserve University, the spirit of philanthropy and community engagement is deeply embedded in our values. Case Western Reserve University’s…After a decade of progress, law school co-deans to step down
November 01, 2023After a decade spent steering the School of Law from recovery to resurgence, co-deans Jessica Berg and Michael Scharf have chosen to step down from their leadership…Dr. Anthony Fauci to be awarded 2024 Inamori Ethics Prize by Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence
October 25, 2023The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University will award Dr. Anthony Fauci, a physician, immunologist…2023 Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act
October 19, 2023To the Case Western Reserve Community: Each fall, the university provides an overview of statistics and information relevant to our campus community, in accordance…CWRU Faculty: A survey to assess the current state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom and identify potential faculty needs
September 29, 2023Dear CWRU Faculty, We write today to invite you to complete a short survey on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom.Join me next week to celebrate CWRU's culture of innovation
September 21, 2023Dear Colleagues: Please join me at Case Western Reserve University’s second annual Innovation Week, Tuesday, Sept. 26, through Friday, Sept. 29. All faculty, staff…Critical Conversation: The Problem with AI and Problem Solving: Ethics
September 21, 2023Institutions of higher education are uniquely positioned to engage in difficult dialogue. Universities are places where individuals should feel safe…IC Fellows Workshop: Opportunity for faculty to learn about creating in mixed reality
September 18, 2023Faculty members are invited to participate in an exciting event hosted by the Interactive Commons (IC). The IC Faculty Fellows Mixed Reality Workshop is a unique…Submit nominations for honorary degrees
September 15, 2023Case Western Reserve University invites nominations for the award of honorary degrees by which the university can recognize persons who exemplify in their work the…Say cheese! Faculty and staff members share their childhood school photos
September 14, 2023It’s a memory many of us share: Getting dressed up, having our hair combed just so, standing in line with our classmates, sitting in front of a classic backdrop and…Reflections and a note of thanks
September 12, 2023To the Faculty, Staff and Postdocs of Case Western Reserve University:Innovation Week: “The Problem with AI and Problem Solving: Ethics”
September 11, 2023Case Western Reserve University’s Office the Provost hosts a Critical Conversation series that engages a panel of experts in timely and topical discussions. These…Pastry with the Provost
September 11, 2023Join Interim Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward for an informal Pastry with the Provost event Thursday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in…RSVP for the Inamori Ethics Prize Ceremony and Symposium at CWRU
August 31, 2023Case Western Reserve University and the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence annually honor one individual whose actions and influence have…Updates to CWRU's Hybrid Work Program
August 24, 2023To Our Case Western Reserve Faculty and Staff:All together now: University leaders welcome first-year, transfer students to CWRU
August 22, 2023After all of the list-making and campus tours, applications and recommendations, acceptances and decisions, Case Western Reserve’s newest undergraduates finally…Reminder: Register to Attend Fall Convocation; Order Regalia by Friday
August 17, 2023To our Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff:You're invited to meet our 2023 Inamori Ethics Prize winner
August 14, 2023Case Western Reserve University Interim Provost Joy K. Ward cordially invites you to the Inamori Ethics Prize ceremony and a reception with 2023 Inamori Ethics…Guidance on integrating AI (artificial intelligence) into the CWRU classroom
August 11, 2023To the Faculty and Staff of Case Western Reserve University:Update on preparations to welcome CWRU undergraduate students
August 10, 2023Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff: As we approach the start of the new semester, I want to provide another update on our preparations to…Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence: An Invitation from Interim Provost Joy K. Ward
July 28, 2023Case Western Reserve University and the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence annually honor one individual whose actions and influence have…Faculty Pre-Major Advising: An Update from the Interim Provost
July 26, 2023Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty: Through every stage of the development and approval of the UGER, faculty pre-major advising has been a central part…Updates on CWRU's undergraduate advising, education requirements and more
July 21, 2023Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff: It has been a busy summer, and I hope you have had the opportunity to spend time with family and friends…CWRU events and resources following U.S. Supreme Court admission decision
July 13, 2023To the Case Western Reserve University Community, The U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29 decision has left many individuals on our campus with questions and concerns. As…Honored, Humbled and Committed to Serve
July 03, 2023To Our Faculty and Staff: I am honored and humbled to write today as Case Western Reserve’s interim provost. Honored, because over the past three years I have…Updates on CWRU's advising landscape for 2023–24
June 27, 2023Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff: I would like to communicate the expectations on the advising landscape for the 2023-24 academic year…Salary Pool for CWRU's 2024 Fiscal Year
June 22, 2023To Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff: We write today with information on the salary pool for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024). We…Reception for Provost Ben Vinson III
June 21, 2023Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff members are invited to join President Eric W. Kaler for a reception celebrating Provost Ben Vinson III Tuesday,…President Kaler announces Provost Search Committee
June 21, 2023Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler has announced the search committee chair and membership for the university’s next provost and executive vice…A message from President Kaler and Provost Vinson: Observing—and celebrating—Juneteenth
June 16, 2023To Our Case Western Reserve University Community, On Monday, our campus will be closed to observe and, importantly, to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. We…Updates on changes to CWRU's Student Affairs structure
June 15, 2023Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff: Since we last communicated in May about the Division of Student Affairs reorganization, we have been very…Get some exercise and connect with your colleagues with CWRU’s new summer pickleball league for faculty and staff
May 30, 2023What started in the 1960s as a made-up game that combined varying elements of well-known sports has become a wildly popular pastime across the United States.…Jeff Capadona and Kathleen Horvath named associate provosts
May 25, 2023Jeff Capadona, professor of biomedical engineering, and Kathleen Horvath, professor of music, have been named the associate provosts for graduate education and…Commencement Week Traffic and Parking Updates
May 12, 2023To Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff, We write to make you aware of important road construction and parking information that will impact our campus…Student Affairs takes another step forward
May 05, 2023Effort to Unify Student Support under the Division of Student Affairs Takes Another Step Forward Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff: I write…Ben Vinson III to become Howard University’s 18th president
May 02, 2023Case Western Reserve President Eric W. Kaler announced today that Provost Ben Vinson III will step down June 30 to lead Howard University, a nationally renowned…Critical Conversation: The Economy
April 14, 2023Institutions of higher education are uniquely positioned to engage in difficult dialogue. Universities are places where individuals should feel safe to discuss…Update on changes to undergraduate support and advising
April 05, 2023Dear Case Western Reserve University Faculty and Staff:Changes to undergraduate student support and advising structures
March 28, 2023Dear Case Western Reserve Undergraduate Students: I write today to let you know that we are in the process of making important changes to our undergraduate student…Important changes to undergraduate support and advising
March 23, 2023Dear Faculty and Staff, I write today to let you know that we are in the process of making important changes to our undergraduate student support and…Critical Conversation No. 7: Climate change
March 17, 2023Institutions of higher education are uniquely positioned to engage in difficult dialogue. Universities are places where individuals should feel safe to discuss…Child Care Survey Closes at 5 p.m. Today
March 15, 2023To the Case Western Reserve University Community: Today (Wednesday, March 15) is the final day to complete the university’s 2023 Child Care Survey. The survey will…Interfolio at Case Western Reserve University
March 10, 2023To the Faculty of Case Western Reserve University:Child Care Survey: Please Participate by March 15
March 10, 2023To the Case Western Reserve University Community: As a reminder, we encourage all faculty, students, post-docs and staff with children ages five and under or who…Case Western Reserve University faculty members awarded $492,000 Mellon Foundation grant
March 07, 2023Two assistant professors of history at Case Western Reserve University’s College of Arts and Sciences are embarking on a three-year journey to provide a more…Office of the Provost Departmental Diversity Seminar Series
March 06, 2023The next Case Western Reserve University Office of the Provost’s Departmental Diversity Seminar Series event will feature a talk titled “Microfabrication Approaches…Child Care Survey: Please Participate
March 01, 2023To the Case Western Reserve University Community:Erin Benay and Deepak Sarma named inaugural Distinguished Scholars in the Public Humanities
February 21, 2023Erin Benay, associate professor of early modern art and director of undergraduate studies and Deepak Sarma, professor of religious studies and professor of…Join Friday's Critical Conversation: “Opioid Addiction”
February 21, 2023Institutions of higher education are uniquely positioned to engage in difficult dialogue. Universities are places where individuals should feel safe to discuss…Extending Condolences in the Wake of the Earthquake
February 07, 2023To the Case Western Reserve Community: We are deeply saddened for those who have been impacted by the devastation and tragic loss of life following Monday’s…Nominate an active or emeritus faculty member for the 2023 Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize
January 23, 2023Provost Ben Vinson III invites the university community to submit nominations for the 2023 Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize. This prize recognizes an active…Join Critical Conversations on Jan. 27 and 31
January 20, 2023Institutions of higher education are uniquely positioned to engage in difficult dialogue and everyone at Case Western Reserve University should feel safe to discuss…Case Western Reserve University launches Ilumis
January 18, 2023Case Western Reserve University developed the HoloAnatomy® Software Suite to teach human anatomy in a more intuitive, cost-effective way using holographic imagery.…Sandra Russ named new conciliation counselor
January 13, 2023Sandra Russ, Distinguished University Professor Emerita and the Louis D. Beaumont University Professor Emerita of Psychological Sciences, has been named Case…Meet with Provost Vinson during monthly office hours
January 10, 2023Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III has instituted monthly office hours where students are invited to sign up for 10-minute meetings held via Zoom…Vice President for Students Affairs search
January 10, 2023To our campus community, Case Western Reserve University is conducting a search for its next vice president of student affairs. A search committee, which includes…Nominate an active or emeritus faculty member for the 2023 Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize
January 09, 2023Provost Ben Vinson III invites the university community to submit nominations for the 2023 Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize. This prize recognizes an active…Join December's Journal Club Meeting on Wednesday
December 13, 2022Now in its third year, the Case Western Reserve University Faculty Journal Club aims to increase diversity and inclusion among the university’s faculty. Any member…Join me to hear from 2022 Keithley Symposium keynote speaker Dread Scott
December 12, 2022As an institution of higher education, I believe that we are uniquely positioned to engage in thought-provoking dialogue. Universities have long been places where…Celebrating a Victory for Marriage Equality
December 09, 2022To our Case Western Reserve University community: We join our LGBTQ+ community in celebration of Thursday’s historic vote by the U.S. House of…Critical Conversation #4: Gun Violence & the Second Amendment
December 02, 2022Institutions of higher education are uniquely positioned to engage in difficult dialogue. Universities are places where individuals should feel safe to discuss…Charity Choice campaign poised to make an impact in the Greater Cleveland community
December 01, 2022The Case Western Reserve University community has a long-standing history of demonstrating compassion and generosity for the Greater Cleveland community. With that…President Eric W. Kaler, Provost Ben Vinson III share Thanksgiving message
November 23, 2022To the Case Western Reserve University Community: As we look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to share our gratitude with each of you—the faculty,…Responding to the Dobbs Decision: The Stakes for our Workplaces, including Universities
November 21, 2022The Reproductive Health Task Force is undertaking a speaker series which will engage in discussions on various aspects of reproductive health. On…Mourning Colorado Tragedy & Supporting Our LGBTQ Community
November 21, 2022To the Case Western Reserve University Community: We mourn with the families of the five victims who were killed in the nightclub shooting on Saturday night in…Support the Greater Cleveland Community through Charity Choice
November 14, 2022To the Faculty, Staff and Postdocs of Case Western Reserve University, For more than 15 years, Case Western Reserve University faculty, staff and postdocs have…Case Western Reserve among 18 universities funded by nonprofit New America; fellowship aims to shape future policies, technologies
November 10, 2022Case Western Reserve University will host a fellowship next year to train future leaders in advancing racial and social justice, climate action, data equity and…POSTPONED! Critical Conversation #3: Conflicts in the Middle East
November 09, 2022Editor's Note: The Office of the Provost on Nov. 11 announced the postponement of this Critical Conversation, “Conflicts in the Middle East.” This faculty…CWRU No. 44 on U.S. News & World Report’s best college list
November 08, 2022Cleveland Jewish News: Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson discussed some of the factors behind the recent U.S. News & World Report…"History of Reproductive Health" panel discussion
November 02, 2022The Reproductive Health Task Force is undertaking a speaker series which will engage in discussions on various aspects of reproductive health. On…Join the Nov. 9 Meeting of the Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club
November 02, 2022**Note: This event was canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Now in its third year, the Case Western Reserve University Faculty Journal Club aims to…Extending Condolences, Support after Seoul, India Tragedies
November 01, 2022To the Case Western Reserve Community: We are deeply saddened for the families of the 150 victims of the deadly crowd surge that occurred Saturday evening in Seoul…Join the CWRU Faculty Online Learning Community
October 31, 2022The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for faculty to participate in an online learning community (OLC) focused on developing…“Religious Perspectives on Reproductive Health” panel discussion
October 31, 2022The Reproductive Health Task Force is undertaking a speaker series to engage in discussions on various aspects of reproductive health. Members of…NIH R13 Grant Awarded for Sociology Workshop
October 21, 2022The College of Arts and Sciences Department of Sociology has been awarded an NIH R13 conference grant for a one-day workshop immediately prior to the Society for…Miro Humer named vice president for [U]Tech, chief information officer
October 19, 2022Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that Miro Humer has been named the university’s vice president for [U]Tech and chief information officer. “Since he…University update on Oct. 19
October 13, 2022All staff of university general (UGEN) units are invited to join President Eric Kaler and Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III Wednesday, Oct. 19,…Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club meeting
October 13, 2022Now in its third year, the Case Western Reserve University Faculty Journal Club aims to increase diversity and inclusion among the university’s faculty. In years…NEW SPEAKER ADDED! Critical Conversation #2: Politics & Democracy tomorrow at noon
October 11, 2022Institutions of higher education are uniquely positioned to engage in difficult dialogue. Universities are places where individuals should feel safe to discuss…Supporting Our Dreamers—and Urging Permanent Protections
October 07, 2022To the Case Western Reserve Community: In the wake of this week’s disappointing federal ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, we…Standing with Our Iranian Community
October 06, 2022To the Case Western Reserve Community: We know that many of you have been impacted by the detainment and tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian…Karamu House CEO to direct Case Western Reserve University theater program’s fall show
October 04, 2022The iconic Karamu House is recognized as the oldest active African American theater in the nation. The Department of Theater at Case Western Reserve University is…2022 Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act
September 30, 2022To the Case Western Reserve Community: Each fall, the university provides an overview of statistics and information relevant to our campus community, in accordance…Take on the hard topics: Engage in Critical Conversations
September 21, 2022The Office of the Provost is undertaking a speaker series that will engage a panel of experts in Critical Conversations. These monthly, cross-disciplinary…Celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week Sept. 19-23
September 16, 2022Case Western Reserve University is grateful for the dedication, resilience, and innovation of our postdoctoral scholars and fellows! National Postdoc Appreciation…Continue the Conversation: Peter Ho Davies’ "The Fortunes"
September 16, 2022When Peter Ho Davies’ The Fortunes was chosen for Case Western Reserve University’s common reading program it was described as “a beautifully written book that…Community dialogue workshop for students and postdocs
September 12, 2022In our polarized society, the ability to hold respectful and civil discourse with individuals of diverse backgrounds is a lost art. However, the need for such…Meet with Provost Vinson during monthly office hours
September 07, 2022Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III has instituted monthly office hours. Case Western Reserve University students are invited to sign up for…Calling all leaders: Apply to lead a meeting of the Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club
September 06, 2022We’re not just “STEM” anymore! Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to lead the expanded Faculty Recruitment and Retention…New DACA Rule Protects Current Dreamers, but More Yet to Do
August 31, 2022To the Case Western Reserve University Community, Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a final rule to preserve and fortify the…Focusing on digital accessibility in CWRU courses
August 25, 2022To the Faculty of Case Western Reserve University: As the start of another academic year nears, I am eager to see the innovation and insight each of you brings to…COVID-19, Monkeypox and the Fall Semester
August 22, 2022To the Case Western Reserve Community: With the start of the fall semester rapidly approaching, we write with updates and reminders regarding the university’s…Meet the first North Star program hire
August 15, 2022Most of us take our sense of smell for granted. Under the hood, however, it’s an incredibly complex biological phenomenon. Millions of specialized neurons in the…Apply to be part of the Interactive Commons Fellows Cohort
August 15, 2022After a successful inaugural program, the Interactive Commons (IC) at Case Western Reserve University is looking to the brilliant and diverse university…Announcing Reproductive Health Working Groups
August 09, 2022To the Case Western Reserve Community: As developments relating to reproductive health continue in different states and at the federal level, we want to…CWRU continues partnership with Academic Impressions; see the top 5 most popular resources
August 03, 2022Since 2019, Case Western Reserve University has partnered with Academic Impressions to provide professional development resources to faculty, staff and…Register for the 2022 Digital Futures Conference!
July 26, 2022Register now for this year’s Digital Futures Conference! Hosted by Case Western Reserve University’s xLab and Innovation Research Interchange, this year’s…Submit your rental to a listing of sabbatical and temporary housing
July 18, 2022The Office of the Provost and the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs would like to make the campus community aware of a new listing of …Request funding support for your next seminar
July 07, 2022The Office of the Provost has announced a new initiative that seeks to increase diversity in academia by exposing Case Western Reserve University students with STEM…Gallup Engagement Survey Update
June 29, 2022To Our Faculty and Staff, We want to share an update with you on the timeline and next steps for our faculty and staff engagement survey, which many of you…Case Western Reserve names interim deans to lead Weatherhead School of Management
June 23, 2022Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that they have named longtime faculty leader J.B. Silvers and…President Eric W. Kaler, Provost Ben Vinson III share Juneteenth message
June 17, 2022To Our Case Western Reserve University Community, On this Juneteenth holiday weekend, we encourage you to reflect on our country’s past and, importantly,…Request funding support for your next seminar
June 13, 2022The Office of the Provost has announced a new initiative that seeks to increase diversity in academia by exposing Case Western Reserve University students with STEM…Renowned social epidemiologist, research leader named inaugural senior vice president for research and technology management
May 26, 2022Case Western Reserve’s President Eric W. Kaler announced today that he has named renowned social epidemiologist and research leader Michael Oakes as the university’…Weatherhead School dean will not seek second term
May 24, 2022Weatherhead School of Management Dean Manoj Malhotra has announced that he will not seek a second, five-year term to lead the school. In a message to the…Submit your rental to a listing of sabbatical and temporary housing
May 19, 2022The Office of the Provost and the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs would like to make the campus community aware of a new listing of …“Digital Accessibility Learning Community Showcase”
May 11, 2022Over the past year, faculty members from across the university have worked with University Technology’s ([U]Tech) Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT…For a Better CWRU Task Force offers updates; will transition to advisory group this fall
May 05, 2022As the spring semester comes to a close, the For a Better CWRU Task Force encourages members of the campus community to visit the For a Better CWRU…Watch for Gallup Survey Email Monday, April 25
April 21, 2022To Our Faculty and Staff: On Monday, April 25, our partners at Gallup will send you an email with an invitation to participate in our university-wide…Join Me on Tuesday, April 26 for the IC Fellows HoloLens Showcase
April 21, 2022At Case Western Reserve University we are capitalizing on the intersection of humanity and technology. That’s why, over the last seven months, a group of eight…Read a letter from Provost Ben Vinson to kick off Legacy Week 2022
April 18, 2022Welcome to our sixth annual Legacy Week! This week, we celebrate the history of Case Western Reserve University and we gather as a community in a celebration of…STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club meeting this Thursday
April 12, 2022Now in its second year, the Case Western Reserve University STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club is focused on increasing recruitment and…Thank You for Supporting Our Students
April 11, 2022To Our Faculty and Staff: We write today to thank you for the empathy and understanding you have shown students who recently have had to miss classes or other…Increasing COVID-19 Cases Among Students
April 07, 2022To Our Faculty and Staff: We write today to share that University Health Services has seen a significant increase in student COVID-19 cases so far this week; as of…Watch for an Engagement Survey Later this Month
April 07, 2022To Our Faculty and Staff: As a research university, Case Western Reserve places a high value on data—especially good, reliable data. It measures progress,…Case Western Reserve joins College and University Fund for the Social Sciences
April 06, 2022Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that Case Western Reserve has joined a consortium of leading research universities as part of the Social Science Research…Historic Good News for Faculty/Staff Compensation
March 22, 2022To Our Faculty and Staff: We believe strongly that a great university is only as good as its people, and we recognize that we need to invest more in you—our…Join March's STEM Journal Club & See the Feb. Recording
March 18, 2022Now in its second year, the Case Western Reserve University STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club is focused on increasing recruitment and retention…Faculty Diversity Workshop: "Solo Success: How to Thrive in the Academy When You're the Only _____ in Your Department"
March 17, 2022Please join the Office for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity for an in-person faculty diversity workshop. Details are below. Event Details Name: "…President Kaler announces Juneteenth will be a permanent university holiday
March 16, 2022President Eric W. Kaler announced today that, effective this year, Juneteenth will be a permanent holiday in Case Western Reserve’s annual calendar. Juneteenth…Case Western Reserve Home to 300+ Faculty on Most-Cited Scientists List
March 15, 2022Over 300 faculty members from Case Western Reserve University have been named in the Stanford University - Elsevier list of the top 2% most-cited scientists in…Nominate an active or emeritus faculty member for the 2022 Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize
March 14, 2022Provost Ben Vinson III invites the university community to submit nominations for the 2022 Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize. This prize recognizes an active…President, provost celebrate staff contributions to campus
March 04, 2022Yoga… meditation… a free lunch… and a chance to begin the weekend a little bit earlier. To mark this year’s National Employee Appreciation Day, Case Western…[U]Tech leader to retire from CWRU this summer; deputy to serve as interim VP
March 02, 2022After nearly eight years as the university’s vice president for information technology and chief information officer, Sue Workman has announced that she will retire…Join Upcoming Events to Learn More About the War in Ukraine
February 28, 2022As an institution of higher education, Case Western Reserve is uniquely positioned to raise awareness about the people impacted by the war in Ukraine and to wrestle…5 questions with… Yolanda Cooper, new vice provost and Lindseth Family University Librarian
February 25, 2022Yolanda Cooper, the new vice provost and Lindseth Family University Librarian, has enjoyed a warm reception from the staff at Kelvin Smith Library—one that…War in Ukraine and the CWRU Community
February 24, 2022To the Case Western Reserve Community: Tragically, after decades of hard-won peace, war has returned to the European continent. All of us are deeply saddened by…Nominate an active or emeritus faculty member for the 2022 Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize
February 09, 2022Provost Ben Vinson III invites the university community to submit nominations for the 2022 Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize. This prize recognizes an active…Review Materials for February's Journal Club Meeting & See the January Recording
February 07, 2022Join February's Journal Club MeetingCampus to Remain Closed Friday, Feb. 4
February 04, 2022To the Case Western Reserve University Community: With snow, sleet and high winds expected to continue overnight, Case Western Reserve will remain closed…Campus Closing at 6 p.m. Today and Through Tomorrow
February 02, 2022To the Case Western Reserve University Community: Given forecasts of significant snowfall starting this evening, Case Western Reserve will close at 6 p.m.…Easing Our Graduate Students' Burdens
February 01, 2022To Our Graduate Students: You are essential to Case Western Reserve’s mission of teaching and research. Your intellect, insight, and ingenuity all play crucial…Updates on Student Health Insurance and Child Care Support
February 01, 2022To Our Professional Students: Thank you for choosing Case Western Reserve to continue your education. Whether your studies with us are full- or part-time, we…Apply for SOURCE’s summer research funding program
January 31, 2022Undergraduate students who will continue their Case Western Reserve University education in fall 2022 are eligible to apply for SOURCE (Support of Undergraduate…2022 Think Showcase to highlight "Next Generation of Health"
January 26, 2022President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III invite members of the Case Western Reserve University community to attend the 2022 Think Showcase. This virtual…Paul Farmer to be awarded 2022 Inamori Ethics Prize by Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence
January 24, 2022The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University will award Paul Farmer, a physician and medical…Guidance for Returning to In-Person Classes
January 20, 2022To Faculty and Others Teaching CWRU Students: I first want to express my appreciation to all of you for adapting to remote teaching this month—and also to those…Return to In-Person Classes Monday, Jan. 24
January 18, 2022To the Case Western Reserve Community: We are pleased to share that declining positivity rates on campus and in Cuyahoga County make it possible for the university…Students invited to meet with Provost Vinson during monthly office hours
January 18, 2022Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III again invites Case Western Reserve University students to take part in monthly office hours with the provost.…STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club Meeting
January 18, 2022Now in its second year, the Case Western Reserve University STEM Faculty Journal Club is focused on increasing recruitment and retention of historically…CWRU continues to provide $1,000 subsidy at The Music Settlement
January 12, 2022The Music Settlement invites Case Western Reserve University faculty, staff and students with preschool-age children to attend Preschool Possibilities: Early…For Faculty: Updating Our Plans for the Spring Semester
December 23, 2021To Our Faculty: We write today to update you regarding how Case Western Reserve will adapt to omicron’s impact in the first weeks of the new year. Spring semester…January courses offer accelerated way to complete spring coursework
December 21, 2021While one semester has come to an end, another is soon to begin! For those students who may be looking to get a jump on the spring semester, Case Western Reserve is…Announcing CWRU's Booster Requirement
December 17, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: As of last night, Case Western Reserve’s COVID-19 case count nearly doubled last week’s total. Cuyahoga County’s cases per 1…Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Institute of Music strengthen bonds through likeminded provosts
December 16, 2021Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Institute of Music have partnered for more than 50 years to offer students a world-class education in music…Register now for spring 2022 STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club meetings
December 10, 2021Now in its second year, the Case Western Reserve University STEM Faculty Journal Club is focused on increasing recruitment and retention of historically…Faculty Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program
December 07, 2021To Our Faculty: As the end of the semester approaches, we want to update you regarding an opportunity that will become available in the new year: a Voluntary…Case Western Reserve emeriti faculty remain active during COVID-19
December 06, 2021Contrary to popular belief, academic life and connection to the university does not need to end upon retirement. In fact, Case Western Reserve University emeriti…Three faculty members earn Faculty Distinguished Research Awards
December 03, 2021Research is central to Case Western Reserve University’s mission. Across the university, faculty contribute their expertise to their respective fields—from the arts…Nominate your colleagues for CWRU's highest faculty honor
December 03, 2021To the Faculty of Case Western Reserve University: As the year draws to a close, I write to encourage you to consider who among your colleagues deserves the…Search for new research leader begins; position to report to president, elevated to senior vice president
December 01, 2021President Eric W. Kaler today announced that Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson and School of Medicine Dean and Senior Vice President for Medical…Support the 2022 CWRU Charity Choice campaign
November 16, 2021To the Faculty and Staff of Case Western Reserve University,Join: The Afterlife of the Humanities Major
November 05, 2021What becomes of humanities majors after they finish the degree? How might colleges and universities assist them in the transition? Join the American Academy of Arts…Watch the Video Now: “Managing the Risks of COVID-19 for Families with Young Children”
November 04, 2021On Friday, Oct. 22, Case Western Reserve University held an online event focused on managing the risk of COVID-19 for families with children under the age of 12.…James McGuffin-Cawley steps up again for CWRU
November 03, 2021Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that James McGuffin-Cawley, faculty director for the Larry Sears and Sally Zlonick Sears think[box], took on a second campus…Global Ethical Leaders at CWRU
November 01, 2021On September 23, 2021, Case Western Reserve University's Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence awarded Judge Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi…Case Western Reserve University forms partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions
October 28, 2021Case Western Reserve University is partnering with nine Minority Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to offer scholarships…Yolanda Cooper chosen as next vice provost and Lindseth Family University Librarian
October 12, 2021Provost Ben Vinson III today announced the appointment of Emory University’s dean and librarian Yolanda Cooper as Case Western Reserve’s vice provost and Lindseth…For a Better CWRU task force proposals make significant strides
October 01, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: We write today to update the campus community regarding the progress of the For a Better CWRU student-led task force.2021 Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act
September 29, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: Each fall, the university provides an overview of statistics and information relevant to our campus community, in accordance…Case Western Reserve University continues partnership with Academic Impressions
September 27, 2021Case Western Reserve University is continuing its partnership with Academic Impressions, an organization specializing in professional development resources for…2021 Virtual Digital Futures Conference to explore major shift to digital transformation
September 23, 2021Business and industry, government and nonprofit organizations are embracing a massive digital transformation to better compete and serve their customers. But where…Stan Gerson named CWRU School of Medicine dean
September 17, 2021President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that they have named Stan Gerson as the medical school’s dean and the university’s senior vice…Fostering Student Belonging: A New Paradigm on Retention
September 16, 2021The Case Western Reserve University Division of Student Success invites members of the CWRU community to attend "Fostering Student Belonging: A New…Surveillance Testing Adjustments and Positivity Rates
September 09, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: Even as COVID-19 cases climb across Ohio and our own county, you have powerfully demonstrated the power of prevention. After…Students invited to meet with Provost Vinson during twice-monthly office hours
September 07, 2021Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III has instituted twice-monthly office hours. Case Western Reserve University students are invited to sign up for…0.68% Positivity Rate and Other COVID-19 Updates
September 01, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: As you may have seen already on the COVID-19 dashboard updated yesterday, the university’s positivity rate for…Submit nominations for honorary degrees
August 30, 2021Case Western Reserve University invites nominations for award of honorary degrees by which the university can recognize persons who exemplify in their work the…Supporting Our Students in Isolation and Quarantine
August 27, 2021To Our Faculty and Staff: As we near the end of our first week of classes, we are ever more grateful for all that you are doing for our students, and our entire…As We End the Semester's First Week...
August 27, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: Today marks the first time since March 6, 2020, that we have completed a full week of all in-person classes at Case…Protocols for Masks & Teaching, and Events
August 23, 2021To Our Faculty: I hope you are as excited as I am to see so many students back on campus today. After such a long stretch of staying apart and engaging online,…How to help your students learn with masking in classrooms
August 23, 2021Associate Professor Lauren Calandruccio, who specializes in auditory perception in the Department of Psychological Sciences, shared that while wearing masks is…COVID-19 Protocols for the Fall Semester
August 19, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: As you finalize preparations for the start of the fall semester Monday, we want to offer an overview of the university’s…Mandatory Surveillance Testing and Masks
August 16, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: More than 1,650 students arrived on campus this weekend, and every one of them received a COVID-19 test before gaining…Masks Required Indoors Starting Tomorrow, Aug. 4
August 03, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: We write today to announce that all faculty, staff, students, and visitors to campus must wear masks indoors starting…Returning to the Classroom this Fall
July 28, 2021Dear Members of the Faculty: As you begin to prepare for the transition to fall, I wanted to write with some details and encouragement as we enter this new…There's Still Time to "Splash into Summer"
July 26, 2021Splash into Summer is a series of webinars focused on strategies for engaging learners and effectively using technology for teaching. Join the Teaching and…Supporting Dreamers after DACA Ruling
July 20, 2021To the Case Western Reserve University Community: Case Western Reserve remains in steadfast support of the nation’s more than 616,000 Dreamers who are protected by…Vaccination Requirements for Case Western Reserve University
July 15, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: We deeply appreciate the thousands of you who have taken the time to verify your vaccination status over the past nine weeks…CWRU names Dexter Voisin next Mandel School dean
July 15, 2021The next leader of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is a sitting dean whose scholarship and practice focuses on the…Child Care Survey; Please Respond by July 20
July 13, 2021To the Case Western Reserve University Community: The overall physical and mental well-being of our Case Western Reserve University community is among our top…Historic Karamu House donates treasured archives to Case Western Reserve University’s Kelvin Smith Library
July 06, 2021The Karamu House guest book alone is extraordinary, with such signatories as Martin Luther King Jr., Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, musicians from Duke Ellington’s…Reckoning with Organizational History featuring Provost Ben Vinson III
June 25, 2021On June 14, 2021, Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III joined the American Academy of Arts & Sciences for a special event titled …Sharon Milligan named interim dean of the Mandel School
June 23, 2021When Grover “Cleve” Gilmore retires June 30 as dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences after nearly two decades in the role,…Updates to Campus COVID-19 Protocols—Effective July 1
June 17, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: As of today, more than 60 percent of you have verified your vaccination status through our secure health record…Think Big Leadership Awards announced
June 09, 2021The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce winners of the 2021 Think Big Leadership Awards. “I am genuinely amazed at the creative, boundary-pushing and…Announcing in-person commencement for the Class of 2020
June 01, 2021To Our 2020 Graduates: We continue to regret that COVID-19 risks required us to make your commencement entirely online—and then to cancel plans for you to gather…Update: January Session 2022
May 28, 2021Dear Colleagues: I remain deeply impressed by all that you have given to our students this academic year: From your creative approaches in teaching labs and dance…George Floyd, Juneteenth, & Our Commitment to Inclusion
May 25, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: A year ago on this date, we went about Memorial Day activities with no idea that the night would end with a murder that…Strengthening the State of our Union: A Conversation with Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Macalester College President Suzanne Rivera
May 25, 2021On Friday, May 21, the Office of the Provost hosted the fifth installment in the North Star Seminar series. The event featured Saint Paul,…New $15-an-hour staff minimum wage; Retirement Plan A Update
May 13, 2021To Our Faculty and Staff, Earlier this spring, we shared that Case Western Reserve will resume annual salary increases and Retirement Plan A…Faculty Information System: Please validate your information
May 05, 2021Dear Full-time Members of the Faculty: I’m writing to share with you some very exciting news. The Office of the Provost, the Office of Institutional Research and […COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Platform
May 04, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: Just over two months ago we announced our aspirations for a Fall 2021 semester far closer to its pre-pandemic predecessors…Vice Provost and University Librarian search committee chairs, members announced
April 27, 2021Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III today announced that Case School of Engineering Dean Ragu Balakrishnan and Associate Provost for…Join the April 28 Meeting of the STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club led by Dean Joy K. Ward
April 21, 2021Members of the CWRU community, particularly faculty in STEM-related fields, are invited to join the next meeting of the STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention…George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, and 9 minutes, 29 seconds
April 20, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: Earlier this evening, a Minnesota jury made the truth official: On May 25, 2020, Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. The…With Jury Deliberations Soon to Begin in Minneapolis...
April 19, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: Nearly 11 months after the world watched George Floyd take his last breaths under Derek Chauvin’s knee, a jury today will…Read a letter from Provost Ben Vinson to kick off Legacy Week 2021
April 19, 2021Welcome to our fifth annual Legacy Week! When Legacy Week was established in 2017, the intent was to observe and showcase the history of Case Western Reserve…Framing a Better Civic Dialogue in an Age of Racial Reckoning: Universities, the Public, and You
April 16, 2021On Wednesday, April 7, the Office of the Provost hosted the fourth installment in the North Star Seminar series. The event featured Dr. Jonathan…Day of Remembrance; CWRU Take Two; New Resources
April 14, 2021To Our Faculty and Staff: This time last year, Case Western Reserve was just beginning to distribute masks to students on campus. Today, we’re in our fifth week…Nominate a person or team for a Think Big Leadership Award
April 13, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: As we continue to chart the waters of our new reality, the words of our North Star and the four Pathways of our strategic…Returning to Campus this Summer
April 12, 2021To Our Faculty and Staff: Early last month, we announced plans for a fall semester with full residential offerings and in-person classes and activities—in short, a…Video: Hear from Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III to wrap up Employee Appreciation Month
April 02, 2021In early March Interim President Cowen announced that the community’s contributions this academic year had been so significant that the traditional…April 23: Classes Canceled, University Closed (Except for Essential Operations)
April 01, 2021To Our Faculty and Staff: The past 12 months have taken a tremendous toll on our entire campus. From massive disruption of nearly every aspect of daily life…A conversation with Kevin Young, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
March 29, 2021The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities will host a conversation with Kevin Young, the director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture and…Mid-Semester Updates and COVID-19 Champions
March 29, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: We write today with appreciation—and a plea. Last week, we passed the halfway point of the spring semester. Our COVID-19…Recognize an employee with a personalized message from the Provost
March 23, 2021At Case Western Reserve University we value our employees and their contributions to our university. Now, as part of Employee Appreciation Month, we want to…Tragedy in Georgia and Tuesday Town Hall
March 22, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: Last week’s killings of eight people—six of them Asian American women—has intensified the already-pervasive fear and…Announcing CWRU's Plans for Diploma Ceremonies
March 19, 2021To Our Graduating Students: After reviewing your responses to last week’s commencement survey and examining potential options, we are pleased to share that we plan…Expanded Vaccine Eligibility in Ohio
March 16, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: Like many of you, we are overjoyed by the news that all Ohio residents 16 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines…Join Thursday's Meeting of the STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club led by Dean Carol M. Musil
March 15, 2021Members of the CWRU community, particularly faculty in STEM-related fields, are invited to join the next meeting of the STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention…Planning for Fall 2021 Courses
March 10, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: As Interim President Cowen and I wrote last week, Case Western Reserve University plans for the resumption of in-person…Additional Vaccines—and a Video
March 08, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: We are delighted to announce today that the City of Cleveland will provide additional COVID-19 vaccines for our university…You Are Welcome Here
March 06, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: You are welcome here. Four years ago, our campus became one of more than 300 colleges and universities to make that simple…Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III shares concerns with Black history being considered a new field
March 05, 2021Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III penned a piece on the perceived newness of Black history studies. Titled “The perpetual newness of Black history…For a Better CWRU Update
March 04, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: We write today to update the campus community regarding the progress of the For a Better CWRU student-led task…Think Big announces Spring 2021 Plans
March 04, 2021The Office of the Provost and the entire Think Big team are pleased to announce plans for the spring. With the help of the Think Big Pathway Leaders, the…Vice Provost and University Librarian Arnold Hirshon to retire—and new gift endows position for future
March 03, 2021Gift creates the vice provost and Lindseth Family University Librarian position as national search for Hirshon’s successor begins After more than a decade as Case…Serving Cleveland as a Vaccine Distribution Site
March 02, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: We are pleased to announce today that we are partnering with Cleveland health officials to begin distributing COVID-19…CWRU's Plans for the Fall 2021 Semester
March 02, 2021To the Case Western Reserve Community: Nearly a year after COVID-19 arrived in Ohio, we have started to see real signs of hope. The state’s daily case counts are…Overcoming American Tribalism: Healing America through Common Purpose
February 16, 2021On Tuesday, February 16 the Office of the Provost and the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence hosted the second installment in the…STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club meeting
February 15, 2021Members of the CWRU community, particularly faculty in STEM-related fields, are invited to participate in the fifth meeting of the STEM Faculty Recruitment and…Case Western Reserve institutes and centers highlight innovative programs during crowdfunding campaign
February 15, 2021This week, eight institutes and centers across Case Western Reserve University are launching a coordinated crowdfunding campaign designed to highlight…Register Now for Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Provost's Office
February 11, 2021We at CWRU aspire to be a community where humanity, science and technology meet to create a just and thriving world. We highlight diverse people, diverse opinions,…Improving Civic Dialogue in America: A Congressman’s Perspective
February 05, 2021On Feb. 23 the Office of the Provost hosted the third installment in the North Star Seminar series featuring the Honorable Gil Cisneros who discussed the…Provide Your Feedback on "For a Better CWRU" Plans
February 02, 2021To the Case Western Reserve University Community,Think Showcase: “The Next Generation of Health Care”
February 02, 2021Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to attend the Think Showcase on “The Next Generation of Health Care” this week. This series of…Recognize Faculty Who Have Benefited the Community, Nation and World through their Research, Teaching and Scholarly Service
February 01, 2021Provost Ben Vinson III invites the university community to submit nominations for the 2021 Frank and Dorothy Humel Hovorka Prize. This prize recognizes an active…NeuroReality™: The Future of Telepresence
January 29, 2021On August 24, 2020, a student at Case Western Reserve University touched, felt and held a banana that was 2,300 miles away at University of California, Los…Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III Elected to CLIR Board
January 15, 2021Ben Vinson III, provost and executive vice president, was recently elected to the Council on Library and Information Resources’ (CLIR) board. Vinson joined two…COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
January 15, 2021To Our Faculty, Staff and Students: In the nearly two weeks since we last wrote to you about vaccines, our efforts to secure doses have involved dozens of…Join the Jan. 21 Meeting of the STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention Journal Club
January 14, 2021Members of the CWRU community, particularly faculty in STEM-related fields, are invited to join the next meeting of the STEM Faculty Recruitment and Retention…The Interdisciplinary Imperative: A Scholar’s and Administrator’s Perspective
January 11, 2021On January 11, 2021 the Office of the Provost and the College of Arts and Sciences hosted the inaugural North Star Seminar. The event…How CWRU Can Respond to Wednesday's Events
January 08, 2021To the Members of the Case Western Reserve University Community: While I had high hopes that 2021 would bring a renewed sense of peace and compassion in our…Extending Work from Home to Jan. 23
January 07, 2021To Our Faculty, Staff, and Students: We write today to share that we are extending the university’s work-from-home guidance through Saturday, Jan. 23, in…Teaching + Learning Technologies Offers Faculty Training Opportunities in January
January 04, 2021Are you thinking ahead and preparing to teach in the spring and summer? This January, grab a mug of hot chocolate and join [U]Tech’s TLT and UCITE for TWO workshops…Weekly COVID-19 Testing Resumes; Work-from-Home Continues
January 03, 2020To Our Faculty, Staff and Students: We hope that all of you enjoyed a safe, healthy and restorative winter break and look forward to a new semester where new…CWRU and COVID-19 Vaccines
January 02, 2020To Our Faculty, Staff and Students: We write today to update you regarding the university’s efforts to secure access to COVID-19 vaccinations for members of the…Message to Graduate/Professional Students: Updates Starting January 2021
December 24, 2020To Our Graduate and Professional Students: We first want to express our gratitude to each of you for all that you did to help Case Western Reserve reach this…Message to Undergraduates: Knowing Where You Are
December 22, 2020To Our Undergraduates: Congratulations on completing a fall semester unlike any we have ever experienced at Case Western Reserve. Whether you participated remotely…Extending Work from Home and Other Measures
December 22, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: As you prepare for a much-needed respite starting Thursday, we wanted to update your regarding plans for campus operations starting…2020 Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act
December 21, 2020To the Case Western Reserve Community: Each fall, the university provides an overview of statistics and information relevant to our campus community, in accordance…Case Western Reserve University awarded $2 million Mellon Foundation grant to promote leadership development and diversity in humanities ranks
December 17, 2020With a $2,028,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Case Western Reserve University will establish a training program for humanities faculty and graduate…Despite COVID-19, Think Big Strategic Plan Moves Forward
December 17, 2020The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce an investment in strategic initiatives to help build on CWRU’s strengths at the intersection of humanity &…Spring 2021 and Students in Distant Time Zones
December 10, 2020To Our Faculty, Staff and Students:Extending Working from Home through Dec. 23
December 09, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: Nine days ago, we began a temporary period of asking everyone who could work from home to do so—and requiring those who did come to…For a Better CWRU: Draft Action Plans Available for Input
December 02, 2020To the students of Case Western Reserve University,Work from Home & Testing Nov. 30-Dec. 17
November 19, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: With COVID-19 case counts breaking records in our region, yesterday’s stay-at-home advisory from the city and county provides a real…New Measures to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission Risk
November 12, 2020As we are all witnessing, the COVID-19 surge is getting worse every day. The nation is setting new case and hospitalization records daily, while Ohio hits…Message to Faculty: Our Isolated and Quarantined Students
November 12, 2020To Our Faculty: As you may have seen on our COVID dashboard, CWRU is still showing only a 2% positivity rate for COVID-19 infections (while some campuses…Slowing Our Rapid Rise in COVID-19 Cases
November 10, 2020As you all know, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 around the country, including in Ohio and Cuyahoga County, has surged substantially in the past…Expert Panel: Addressing Systemic Structural Problems in STEM
November 03, 2020On Nov. 2 the Office of the Provost hosted an expert panel focused on highlighting approaches and strategies that can help Case Western Reserve …2021 Charity Choice Campaign
November 02, 2020At Case Western Reserve University, we strive for a culture of gratitude and a willingness to positively impact the community that surrounds us. The effects of…Expanded Testing and On-Campus Adjustments
October 29, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: Despite reports of rapidly climbing COVID-19 cases within Cuyahoga County and around the country, Case Western Reserve has not seen…New and Expanded COVID-19 Testing
October 24, 2020To the Case Western Reserve Community: We are pleased to announce that the university will significantly expand its COVID-19 testing program through a partnership…Preparing for the Election and Beyond
October 23, 2020To the Case Western Reserve Community: The end of last night’s presidential debate signaled the start of the candidates’ final sprint to Tuesday, Nov. 3. While…Stan Gerson to serve as School of Medicine interim dean for another year
October 20, 2020Interim President Scott Cowen and Provost Ben Vinson III announced today that Interim Dean Stan Gerson has agreed to extend his term for another year, to June 30,…As Fall and Winter Holidays Approach
October 20, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: This weekend, Ohio posted its highest-ever one-day count of new COVID-19 cases, while national news outlets emphasized that the fall…Diversity, Inclusion and the Executive Order
October 16, 2020To the Case Western Reserve Community: We commend you for your enduring commitment to embrace inclusion and diversity as core values of our university. In an…Getting Your Flu Shot This Year
October 12, 2020To the Case Western Reserve Community: We write today for two reasons: First, we want to thank the 2,372 of you who already have received your free flu…Watch the Recording: Our Common Purpose
October 06, 2020Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to view a recording of the Sept. 24 panel discussion of Our Common Purpose:…Message to Undergraduates: Spring 2021 Housing Eligibility
October 05, 2020To Our Undergraduates: In planning the spring 2021 academic calendar, we also began assessing our approach to campus housing for the upcoming semester. Just as in…Spring 2021 Calendar
October 02, 2020To Our Faculty, Staff and Students: We write today with updates regarding our plans for the spring semester—specifically, its calendar. First, however, we…Changes to Campus Operations Sept. 28-29
September 22, 2020To the Case Western Reserve Community: As planning for the Sept. 29 Presidential Debate progresses, your health and safety continue to be our highest priority. Our…Office of the Provost to host Our Common Purpose: Reinventing American Democracy for the 21st Century
September 15, 2020Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III for a discussion of Our Common…Day of Dialogue: continuing the conversation
September 11, 2020The recent series of police attacks against Black Americans, and the widespread outrage in response, have sparked a flood of conversations surrounding equity and…For a Better CWRU: A Student-Led Task Force
September 10, 2020Over the summer we asked you, our students, to join us in coming together to help make Case Western Reserve the “kind of welcoming and inclusive community we…Students invited to meet with Provost Vinson during twice-monthly office hours
September 03, 2020Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson III has instituted twice-monthly office hours. Case Western Reserve University students are invited to sign up for…University-Related Travel this Fall
September 02, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: We first want to express our profound gratitude to all of you for the exceptional efforts involved in launching the fall semester last…Message to Undergraduates: Charges for Those Learning Online and Living Outside the Region
August 25, 2020To Our Undergraduates: We write today regarding university charges for those students learning entirely online this fall. After extensive discussion and…Office of the Provost announces North Star Courses and Experiences
August 21, 2020The Office of Provost is pleased to announce nearly three dozen new North Star courses and experiences. Activities range from for-credit courses to seminars to…CWRU offers K-4 child care support for faculty and staff
August 18, 2020With university classes scheduled to begin Monday but Cuyahoga County school districts only offering remote instruction, Case Western Reserve is launching three…Message to Graduate/Professional Students: Start Your Re-Orientation Training
August 07, 2020To Our Graduate and Professional Students: I hope that you remain safe and healthy and look forward to beginning fall semester 2020. Throughout the spring and…Join university leaders in a Q&A session on campus life
August 07, 2020To Our Students: Earlier today, you received information about an online reorientation training geared at providing a greater understanding of campus life for both…Changes to Campus Housing Eligibility
August 06, 2020To Our Undergraduates: We write today to share deeply disappointing news: The accelerating spread of COVID-19 requires that Case Western Reserve reduce the number…Prepare for Changes in Mode of Instruction
August 06, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: Below is a message we will be sending later today regarding our decision to assign each undergraduate a single room as part of COVID-19…CWRU faculty prep for fall semester with simulated spaces
July 27, 2020As faculty and staff prepare to welcome students back to campus this fall, an initiative is underway to provide a look at classrooms in the time of the COVID-19…Submit your ideas for North Star Courses and Experiences
July 24, 2020As we prepare to return to campus, the gravity of our current circumstances is oftentimes palpable. We are in the midst of a global pandemic. We are…The Kind of Community We Should Be
July 21, 2020To Our Students: The events of the past several months have prompted profound reflection for many of us. From the disruption of stay-at-home orders to the…Protocols for COVID-19 Symptoms and Diagnoses
July 20, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: As the university’s return-to-campus process continues, we have received some common inquiries regarding the university’s protocols in…Course Registration Information: Graduate/Professional Students
July 19, 2020To Our Graduate and Professional Students Who Register through the Student Information System (SIS): I write today to update you regarding course teaching…Course Registration Information: Undergraduate Students
July 19, 2020To Our Undergraduates: I write today to update you regarding course teaching modes and registration timelines.Policy for Faculty Who Wish to Remain Off Campus
July 14, 2020To Our Faculty: I need to start with a thank you for all that you are doing to help us navigate and develop a new approach to fall semester. It has been…Our Plans for the Fall Semester
July 08, 2020To Our Undergraduates (also sent to Faculty, Staff and Parents/Guardians of Undergraduates): We write today to announce Case Western Reserve University’s approach…Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program for Eligible Staff
June 23, 2020To Our Staff: As we continue to assess COVID-19’s financial implications for Case Western Reserve, we also see media reports about how the pandemic is prompting…Fall Planning and Reducing Risk
June 21, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: Just before Memorial Day, we wrote regarding the process of preparing for a fall semester with students and classes back on campus. We…Day of Observance, Friday, June 19
June 17, 2020To Our Faculty, Staff and Students: Your strong participation in last week’s Day of Dialogue demonstrated this community’s commitment to engage around issues of…Modified Calendar for Fall 2020 Semester
June 11, 2020To Our Faculty, Staff and Students: We write today to share that the university’s Board of Trustees has approved a modified academic calendar for the Fall 2020…Think Big Investments Update
June 09, 2020Dear Think Big Seed and RFP Finalists: A lot of energy has been expended over the past several months on our strategic plan and charting a course for the…Words, Values and Actions
June 05, 2020To Our Faculty, Staff and Students: Bright yellow and roughly 50 feet tall, the letters cover two city blocks just north of the White House. Painted on 16th…Message to Faculty/Staff: COVID-19 and University Cost-Saving Measures
June 04, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: As we approach the beginning of university’s fiscal year next month, we want to update you regarding steps Case Western Reserve is taking…Eric Garner, George Floyd, and Tamir Rice
May 31, 2020To Our Faculty, Staff and Students: Six years later, the words are the same. I can’t breathe. After all of the mourning and protests, the lawsuits and training,…Message to Faculty/Staff: Spring Surveys, Summer Classes and Planning for Fall
May 23, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: I hope that you and your loved ones are healthy, well and very much enjoying this holiday weekend. You all more than deserve this break…Commencement 2020 Details
May 14, 2020We are sharing this message with all Case Western Reserve students so you are aware of how you can support your peers as they graduate this weekend. To Our…Faculty Guidance: Preparing for Dual Delivery in Fall 2020
May 05, 2020To Our Faculty: As the end of the semester approaches, I want to thank you for all that you have accomplished in circumstances no one could have foreseen. What has…Message to Campus: Concerns regarding final exam proctoring
April 30, 2020To the Students, Faculty and Staff of Case Western Reserve: As final exams begin, our remote learning environment brings a new challenge: How do we monitor these…Message to Graduate/Professional Students: Getting Ready for Fall
April 21, 2020To Our Graduate and Professional Students: Your programs follow several different schedules, from year-round studies to 16-week semesters to a range of others…Message to Faculty: Updates on Remote and Dual-Delivery Instruction
April 21, 2020To Our Faculty: As you complete your fifth week of fully online instruction I hope that you are settling into a rhythm and adjusting to the “new normal.” I know…Message to Undergraduates: Getting Ready for Fall
April 21, 2020To Our Undergraduates: Between the housing lottery and fall course registration, many of you may be thinking about the next academic year. So are we. We cannot…Message to Faculty/Staff: Commencement, Summer and Fall
April 09, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: On this date a month ago, Ohio reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The following day, we announced our transition to remote…Message to Students: All Summer Courses to Go Remote
April 04, 2020To Our Students: I write today to let you know that we have made the difficult decision to move all summer courses to remote delivery. As much as we want to see…Message to Faculty/Staff: Summer Courses
April 03, 2020To Our Faculty and Staff: In light of continuing uncertainty regarding when the COVID-19 crisis will begin to abate, the university has made the difficult decision…
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