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Michelle Kolk, senior executive director of communications and content strategy, leads the team responsible for telling Case Western Reserve’s story through websites, magazines, social media and other publications. 

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The alarmingly dirty life of everyday objects

The next time you raise your cellphone to your ear, consider this: That surface pressed to your face may be dirtier than a toilet seat. Cellphones are just one example of commonly used objects that harbor germs and have been studied by microbiologists. From the bottoms of purses to the handles of…

Case 鶹ӳ’s Ronald Hickman named next dean of Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Case 鶹ӳ President Eric W. Kaler and Provost Joy K. Ward have announced that Ronald Hickman (CWR '00; NUR '06, '13; GRS '08, nursing), the Ruth M. Anderson Endowed Professor and associate dean for research in the Center for Research and Scholarship, will serve as the next…

Dean to step down after seven years leading Case School of Engineering

After seven years as dean of Case 鶹ӳ’s Case School of Engineering, Venkataramanan “Ragu” Balakrishnan has chosen to step down from his role effective June 30. He plans to join the engineering faculty following a six-month sabbatical. “Since becoming dean of our engineering…

The rise of robotics: CWRU projects helping shape our future

From R2-D2 to Optimus Prime, Wall-E to The Iron Giant, robots have long captured our collective imaginations. In today’s world, their influence is far less limited to fictional settings; robotics are an essential driver behind next-generation products, medical innovations, educational advances and…

Bridging gaps: First-year student earns support for AI sign language initiative

At just a glance, Amirali Rezaei’s resume makes one thing clear: he’s not afraid of a challenge. Originally from Iran, the first-year Case 鶹ӳ student was the first in his family to pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor, attend high school in the United Kingdom, and come to the…

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…

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”…

Trick or treat: CWRU community members share childhood Halloween costumes

Today, Case 鶹ӳ students will indulge in a childhood favorite activity: trick-or-treating on Halloween. The CWRU Candy Crawl is sure to bring back memories of dressing up in costumes—from witches to cats to superheroes and more—as they make their way across campus to visit…

‘What does this mean?’ How to interpret medical test results and advocate for your health

With the rise of digital health tools and abundant online resources, we live in an era where healthcare information is more accessible than ever. This information is essential to navigate one’s health journey, but without an understanding of complex data and medical jargon, test results may prompt…

Ted Evans named executive director of Siegal Lifelong Learning Program

When Ted Evans completed the Master of Business Administration program at Weatherhead School of Management in 1995, he didn’t just earn a degree—he began a decades-long relationship with Case 鶹ӳ as an alumnus, a consultant and, ultimately, a staff member. The latest…