Case Western Reserve University

09/06/2026

What happens when an object hits water at more than 5,000 mph? CWRU researchers captured it on camera 💧📸

New research from CWRU’s Flow Physics and Imaging Lab revealed previously unseen phenomena at hypersonic speeds, including the brief formation of an exotic form of ice when objects entered water. Check it out:

Bryan Schmidt, PhDAssociate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Case School of EngineeringArea of Focus: hypersonics, flui...

09/05/2026

Five outstanding CWRU alumni will be recognized with 2026 Alumni Association Awards for their professional accomplishments, service and leadership, reflecting the values and spirit of Case Western Reserve University. They’ll be celebrated during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Oct. 8–11.

Learn more about this year’s honorees:

The Alumni Association Awards honor alumni and friends whose professional accomplishments, service and leadership reflect the values and spirit of Cas...

09/04/2026

Skating into the long weekend 🛹✌️🛼

09/04/2026

The 'ber months have finally arrived 🍂 New courses, a new semester and plenty happening around Cleveland this September. Here are three things to check out this month:

Fall semester at Case Western Reserve University is always a busy time, as the football season kicks off, homecoming plans are established and student...

09/03/2026

Staying safe starts with staying informed. As the new academic year begins, CWRU Division of Public Safety is sharing practical tips and campus resources to help students, faculty, and staff stay safe on campus, at home, and online. Read more:

Whether you’re walking across campus, settling into new living spaces or navigating life online, taking a few simple precautions can help you stay s...

09/02/2026

How can research help prevent gun violence before it happens? At Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences researchers are evaluating an innovative specialty court program that pairs accountability with support, generating evidence to help strengthen community-based violence prevention efforts. Check it out:

Addressing gun violence requires more than enforcement—it requires stopping the cycle before it can escalate. At Case Western Reserve University Ja...

09/01/2026

Case Western Reserve University will lead a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) project aimed at advancing the United States’ ability to produce key rar...

08/31/2026

We love the end of August ☀️📚✨

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08/31/2026

Campus tours just got an upgrade. CWRU’s five new branded trolleys are helping prospective students and families see more of campus, from the South Residential Village to Uptown. Take a look at what’s new on the campus tour:

As the new academic year kicked off this week, members of the Case Western Reserve University may have noticed some new vehicles around campus. This p...

08/30/2026

The Class of 2030 has arrived 👋 Get to know the newest members of the Spartan community by the numbers, from where they’re coming from to what they were involved in before CWRU:

Each member of Case Western Reserve University’s Class of 2030 brings their unique experiences and perspectives to campus, but they also have plenty...