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President Eric W. Kaler and Karen F. Kaler to host winter open house
As we look forward to the many holidays that fall between now and the end of the year, President Eric W. Kaler and Karen F. Kaler invite all university faculty and staff to their home for a winter open house to celebrate the season with colleagues. The event at Harcourt House (2163 Harcourt Dr. ...
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Forging paths: CWRU community members share first-gen college experiences
When the federal government passed the Higher Education Act (HEA) in 1965, politicians acknowledged an obvious fact: pursuing a college education can be difficult. The act’s federal grants and loan programs lessened financial barriers for students from low-income and minority backgrounds, yet hurdle...
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Make plans to attend the 2024-2025 Think Forum series at CWRU
Speaker series continues with former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins One of the nation’s longest consecutive-running speaker series, ӰƵ’s Think Forum offers a 2024-2025 season with award-winning authors, journalists and government officials. Having kicked off in August...
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Nord family commits $15M to ӰƵ
New gifts support forthcoming ISEB, Baker-Nord Center and Emerging Scholars Program Eric and Jane Nord and their family have made an impact through decades of philanthropy that can be seen across ӰƵ, from student stipends and faculty awards to the 15-acre Nord Family Gr...
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Dance department brings technological innovation and artistry to the stage with Voyages
When you think of dance performances, chances are your mind doesn’t go to technology—but the newest production from ӰƵ’s Department of Dance looks to change your perspective. Building on a proven track record of introducing cutting-edge technology on the stage, the depar...
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A childhood dream: Engineering student wins Project for Peace grant to establish technology center in Tanzania
In Ignas Kamugisha’s remote Tanzanian village near the Serengeti, the trek to wash clothing at the nearest river was a 5-kilometer walk each way. As a child, he knew this weekly chore was a hassle for his mother, and he was determined to find a solution. Ignas Kamugisha Inspired by a commercial ...
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Higher ed finance leader named ӰƵ’s next executive VP, CFO
Brian Burnett to join the university as executive vice president, chief financial officer in January 2025 ӰƵ President Eric W. Kaler announced yesterday (Nov. 4) that Brian Burnett, a longtime leader in higher education, has been named the university’s next executive vice presiden...
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Election Day 2024: Find your polling location, book a shuttle and more
While 80 million people across the U.S. have already voted in the 2024 general election, today is officially Election Day, with polls opening in Ohio at 6:30 a.m. While 80 million people across the U.S. have already voted in the 2024 general election, today is officially Election Day, with polls op...
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Shifting politics: Understanding Ohio’s evolving role as a swing state
Anticipation is high as Americans cast their ballots in the Nov. 5 General Election to determine the next president and vice president of the United States. Amidst an overwhelming influx of political ads, people are sure to look for trends or polls to help predict results. “Swing states” have been...
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Innovation Week celebrates persistence with awards, talks and more
As the university’s third annual Innovation Week arrived on campus, hundreds gathered at ӰƵ to celebrate and advance the university’s culture of innovation, learn from experts and share ideas and experiences. The week involved 45 events, each focused on the theme of how persistence...