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One Case Western Reserve researcher is hoping to drive improved healthcare screening processes for children through artificial intelligence.

Accelerating discovery: Nursing faculty and students leverage advancements in computing and data to move the field forward As a nurse, Megan Foradori tried to make sure no child in need of developmental support fell through the cracks. Across pediatric nursing roles in multiple states, she saw firsthand how babies and toddlers are screened for crucial social, speech and developmental milestones—and fiercely advocated ...

Researchers from Case Western Reserve and University Hospitals are adding to understanding of why acute traumatic brain injury leads to chronic neurodegeneration.

New study shows that chronic neurodegeneration can be prevented after traumatic brain injury University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University research team reports a novel treatment after traumatic brain injury that prevents progression to chronic neurodegeneration Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there are about 5 million people in the....

More than just new students are adding to Case Western Reserve’s landscape this year. Two new residence halls honor trailblazing and reimagine the student housing experience.

CWRU debuts two new residence halls in South Residential Village Imagine living in a newly built residence hall with design features that your peers suggested—and art installations they helped create.  That’s exactly what dozens of second-year Case Western Reserve students are experiencing this academic year in the South Residential Village. The two building...

For many, it’s the hospitals. For one student, it was the magnolia trees. Find out why six members of the Class of 2028 chose Case Western Reserve, and tell us what led you to CWRU in the comments.

New to CWRU: Hear from incoming students on why they chose to attend CWRU Last week, first-year students of Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2028 arrived on campus for an array of Discover Week events, bringing with them a mix of excitement, curiosity and hope for the upcoming academic year.  Whether drawn by the university’s strong academic reputation, inn...

Want to find out how to get more involved with your alma mater through The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University? Join the Alumni Association board for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. EST. Register today to receive a Zoom link.

The Alumni Association Virtual Board Meeting - September : Case Western Reserve University This is a great opportunity to learn more about The Alumni Association, our mission and how to stay involved with your alma mater. All alumni, students and CWRU affiliates are welcome.

Class is back in session at Case Western Reserve! It’s the first day of classes, and like you are empowering students to see their educational journey through to the end. Make a gift to help the Class of 2028 learn and grow during their time on campus. givecampus.com/campaigns/2184/donations/new

Join the latest discussion in the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Speaker series. Attend a roundtable discussion on Friday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. with Timothy Miller (GRS ’08, pharmacology), co-founder and president of Forge Biologics, a gene therapy development company. Register to attend virtually or in person today.

Turning Innovation Into Acquisition: A Biotech Entrepreneur’s Guide - CWRU Entrepreneurship Join us on Friday, August 23 as part of the Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series for a roundtable discussion with Timothy Miller, PhD ('08), Co-founder and President at F...

August is National Make a Will Month. When you take the steps to protect your family’s future, you can also support causes you care about—like your alma mater—for generations to come. Case Western Reserve has partnered with FreeWill to offer an online tool that makes it easy to create your legally binding will in as little as 20 minutes, completely free. Get started today.

Write Your Legal Will Online, Free & Simple | FreeWill FreeWill lets you make your last will and testament quick, easy, and completely free. It is a simple online legal will maker that helps you compile will forms to print and sign, or to take as a basic will template to an estate planning lawyer. FreeWill is built alongside will making experts.

There were hugs. There were tears. There were dad jokes. More than 1,500 students made Case Western Reserve their new home on Sunday. Check out some snapshots from this year’s move-in day!

Photo gallery: See the Class of 2028 move in at CWRU The Case Western Reserve University Class of 2028 has officially arrived! Despite rainy conditions, more than 1,500 students settled into their new homes on campus during first-year move-in Sunday, Aug. 18. Orientation leaders and other student volunteers helped unload packed cars and move boxes, bi...

A new fund will honor the legacy of William Powell Jones, who taught English at Adelbert College, a Case Western Reserve predecessor institution. The gift will further collaboration on campus and expand curricula.

A Literary Legacy | art | sci magazine William Powell Jones and his four sons (left to right), Hal, Stephen, Nick and Chris, on their family farm in Gates Mills, Ohio, in the early 1950s. | IMAGE 07895, CWRU Archives

An externship normally reserved for law students led Cheyenne N. Chambers (CWR ’11; GRS ’11, history) from the College of Arts and Sciences to the Justice Department.

A Summer Spark | art | sci magazine When Cheyenne N. Chambers was a Case Western Reserve undergraduate, she secured a summer externship with the top federal judge in Cleveland— the kind of opportunity typically reserved for law students. “It was extraordinary,” recalled Laura Tartakoff, JD (LAW ’90), a senior instructor in the...

A $3 million estate gift from the late Malcolm Kenney will establish an endowed professorship at the College of Arts and Sciences and honor a legacy of interdisciplinary teaching. Kenney was the Kenneth B. Hurlbut Professor of Chemistry at Case Western Reserve.

An Academic’s Enduring Legacy | art | sci magazine Malcolm Kenney, PhD, had a remarkable 61-year tenure at what’s now Case Western Reserve University as a chemistry researcher, educator and mentor.

A healthy heart may depend on a healthy smile. CWRU researchers have found “significant” evidence linking tooth loss to an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

New research finds link between tooth loss, fatal heart disease Maintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new Case Western Reserve University study.

U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 ratings are out, and even as the outlet shifts its criteria, CWRU School of Medicine again ranks among the country’s leading institutions.

U.S. News lists CWRU among ‘tier 1’ medical schools Case Western Reserve one of 16 best medical schools for research Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is among the country’s top medical schools for research, according to the annual listing from U.S. News & World Report. For its 2025 ratings, the publication drastically adjusted its...

Before he sparked innovation as director of design and manufacturing at Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box], Jason Bradshaw (CWR ’02) brought the light of international competition and unity to Cleveland. He and fraternity brother Erik Petersen (CWR ’04) carried the Olympic torch on its way to Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Olympics.

An Olympic Connection As an undergrad student at CWRU in 2002, Jason Bradshaw (CWR ’02) took part in a unique task: carrying the Olympic torch along its route to Salt Lake City for that year’s Winter Olympics.  Joined by fellow student and fraternity brother Erik Petersen (CWR ’04), Bradshaw was one of 11,500 peop...

Between watching the best athletes in the world on the track, in the pool and on the balance beam, Northeast Ohioans tuning in to WKYC for the Olympic Games will have the opportunity to see a 30-second ad featuring groundbreaking innovation and collaboration from School of Engineering. See how CWRU researchers are improving the quality of life for people affected by paralysis and learn when the ad will air ⬇️

Spotlight on CWRU: New ad showcases life-changing research Ad to air locally on WKYC during NBC Olympic coverage As viewers across Northeast Ohio tune in to NBC to catch record-breaking events at the Paris Olympics, they also may catch a glimpse of life-changing research at Case Western Reserve. In a 30-second ad airing on Cleveland’s WKYC throughout Olym...

Vincenzo Volpe (CWR ’17), member of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, exemplifies the harmony of overlapping identities. Find out how the founder of the LGBTQ+ Flute Choir of the National Flute Association hopes to inspire change as a member of the military and the q***r community.

Striking a Chord | art | sci magazine As a flutist with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, Vincenzo Volpe (CWR ’17) never dreamed he’d temporarily trade his instrument for an assault rifle. But after COVID-19 shut down many civilian job opportunities for musicians, he started auditioning for military bands and joined the U.S. Army Old...

The Violence Exposure and Trauma Screener for Youth could enable early interventions for at-risk youth and reduce the long-term consequences of violence exposure.

identifying exposure to violence, resulting trauma among youth ‘By identifying violence exposure and trauma symptoms early on, we can intervene effectively and mitigate the long-term consequences for these vulnerable individuals.’ The National Institutes of Health estimates millions of children and adolescents exposed to violence each year are more likely t...

Calling all alumni! Get to know new students and their families at Summer Send-Offs taking place in cities all over the country—and virtually. Greet this year’s incoming class, connect with the CWRU community in your area and offer mentorship and support.

Summer Send-offs | The Alumni Association | Case Western Reserve University Every year, The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University offers Summer Send-off events as an opportunity for incoming students and their...

A federal grant will allow Case Western Reserve researchers to put artificial intelligence to work for people with re**al cancer. The technology will help scientists identify tumor patterns, customize care and improve patient outcomes and understanding of the disease.

Researchers awarded $2.78M federal grant to improve re**al cancer treatment with artificial intelligence With a new five-year, $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, researchers at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to better treat re**al cancer patients. The Amer...

What’s your favorite building on CWRU’s campus and why?

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Many have donned the Spartie suit and remained a mystery, but in honor of National Mascot Day, we removed the mask. 👀

Get to know double alumnus Jerry Ukwela, who spent his final year on campus as Spartie.

The magic behind Spartie: 2024 graduate reveals the secrets of bringing CWRU’s mascot to life Though his smile may be permanent, even Spartie has his off days. Just ask Jeremiah (Jerry) Ukwela, a member of the Class of 2024 who portrayed Case Western Reserve’s mascot during his final year at the university—and the only student to don the costume in the 2023-24 academic year. A few month...

A $10 million gift from Kevin Kranzusch (CWR ’90) will further propel the university’s computer and data science department as it embraces the growth of artificial intelligence technologies.

Alumnus commits $10 million to support and expand opportunities in computer and data sciences As artificial intelligence (AI) and big data reshape entire industries almost overnight, Case Western Reserve alumnus Kevin Kranzusch (CWR ’90) is seeking to keep his alma mater at the forefront—capitalizing on his past support of the university by committing an additional $10 million to further...

A $2.5 million gift from the M.E. and F.J. Callahan Foundation will foster interdisciplinary research on campus.

Callahan Foundation commits $2.5 million for Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building The legacies of the late F. Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Callahan are reflected in more than five decades of generous philanthropy across numerous higher education, arts and social services nonprofits in Northeast Ohio, including Case Western Reserve. This week, the M.E and F.J. Callahan Foundation exp...

Sahil Dayal (CWR ’24) received the NCAA Elite 90 Award for Division III Men’s Tennis for the third year in a row. The award recognizes the athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average among championship site participants. Dayal is the 10th CWRU athlete from any sport and the fourth CWRU men’s tennis player to receive the award.

Dayal Wins his Third-Straight NCAA Elite 90 Award for Men’s Tennis - CWRU Athletics Case Western Reserve University senior Sahil Dayal was named the NCAA Elite 90 Award Winner for Division III Men's Tennis for the third consecutive year after recording the highest cumulative grade point average among participants at the championship site.

A $20 million commitment from the Veale Foundation will support the Tinkham Veale Gateway, connecting MLK Jr. Blvd to the new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building on Case Quad. The gift’s value will reach $40 million through a century bond match.

Veale Foundation commits $20 million to CWRU’s science and engineering building; names new gateway Alumnus Tinkham Veale II’s name already marks collaborative spaces across Case Western Reserve’s campus, including an entrepreneurship institute that launched in 2019, the university center that opened in 2014, and the convocation, recreation and athletic center that opened in 1997.  Now, when ...

Soorya Janakiraman (CWR ’24) and Douglas Gurdak (CWR ’24) just received their undergraduate degrees from Case Western Reserve, but they aren’t finished representing the university. Janakiraman will conduct systems biology research in Europe while Gurdak will travel to South America for public health research. They have each received a grant from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Two members of CWRU's Class of 2024 win Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants For the members of Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2024, commencement marked many things: chapters ending, new beginnings, and, for many, their first formal commencement ceremony after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted graduations in 2020. For Soorya Janakiraman and Douglas Gurdak, it als...

Paul Rose was instrumental in the formation of online legal studies programs at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where he has served since 2007, most recently as associate dean for strategic initiatives. Rose will begin his new role as dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Law on July 1, pending approval from the Board of Trustees, and continue a commitment to student success.

Ohio State professor named next dean of CWRU School of Law President 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 of Law, will begin as dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Law July 1, pending Board of Trustees approval next month. “Pa...

With Friday’s 8-3 victory against Coe College, the softball team is heading to the NCAA Finals for the second time in program history. East Texas Baptist University will host the championship from Thursday, May 30, to Wednesday, June 5, at Bell Park at Taylor Field in Marshall, Texas.

Time for Texas! No. 7 Softball Advances to NCAA Finals with Super Regional Sweep - CWRU Athletics For the second time in program history, the Case Western Reserve University softball team will be heading to the final round of the NCAA Division III Softball Championship after seventh-ranked CWRU defeated Coe College 8-3 on Friday at Mather Park in Cleveland to sweep the best-of-three Super Region...

Smash! Crash! Boom! Demolition at Yost Hall is underway. Tune into the livestream for a real-time look at the construction of the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB).

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