spring/summer 2025 issue
FEATURES

Research, Care and Connection
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center delivers pioneering advances for Northeast Ohio and beyond

Art History in Action
Erin Benay is at the forefront of redefining humanities education

A Pioneering Mind
Alumnus Terrence Sejnowski is a groundbreaking neuroscientist and AI researcher who has spent his career connecting ideas—and people
MESSAGE
LENS
David Gerdes is a renowned physicist and astronomer known for discoveries and leadership
And now their company is capturing microplastic emissions from a key source
Fostering communication and community for people with neurogenic disorders
A CWRU researcher is analyzing a successful mental-health program. Could the findings have broader implications?
Faculty in ancient languages and chemistry reconstruct a formula from the
earliest days of alchemy
Gary Wnek’s curiosity sends him in wide-ranging directions
When cooking becomes a clinical skill
The nursing school’s Susan Painter aims to help grief-stricken families and
providers after an accidental overdose death
CWRU dental students helped excavate a cave in Israel yielding historic discoveries
Law school is at the forefront with program on artificial intelligence
A former Federal Reserve economist teaching on campus explains the forces at play
Photo by Annie O’Neill
CONNECT

A Pro’s Pro
Cameron Brown grew up the son of an NBA coach, then forged his own path as a Spartans football standout—and now an NFL coach

Diving into 200 Years of CWRU History

Some Yellow Brick Roads Begin at CWRU
One alumna’s journey from campus to Hollywood

Ideal Combinations
Pioneering alumnus Donald Knuth’s work inspired art for campus building

From Dolphins in Hawaii to Huskies in Alaska
An alumnus relished decades of adventures that began with CWRU