The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University

08/31/2026

August has been full of intentional connections for our alumni! From Ohio to London, and from Zoom to China—the CWRU spirit has no bounds. 💙

Enjoy these photo highlights, and let us know where you want events take place in September ⬇️

08/29/2026

Experience the beauty and rich history of Scotland with CWRU alumni and leadership on this unique travel opportunity in 2027.

"I’m excited to be part of this journey and to experience the country’s remarkable culture, history and natural beauty alongside our alumni and friends.” - Joy K. Ward, Provost and Executive Vice President

trip details: case.edu/alumni/travel/upcoming-trips/scottish-highlands-and-caledonian-canal-inverness-edinburgh

08/28/2026

Pittsburgh CWRU alumni: we're looking for you to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day with us at PNC Park! Enjoy food, conversation and honoring an extraordinary baseball legend with your local CWRU community.
Event details: alumnievents.case.edu/index.cfm/events:register/home/eventId/1034

08/28/2026

Vera Perkins-Hughes and Murray Rosenthal graduated 50 years ago. And for them, their reunion is about the people who made their years on campus so memorable.

“You’re getting to spend time with people who were important to you when you were young, and now you watch them go through life’s challenges.”

“Just the camaraderie. Just the friendships. We did a lot of radical stuff on campus.”

08/26/2026

Congratulations to these Spartans on their recent achievements! 🎉 (Make sure to share your big news with us in the comments below for the next grouping of Class Notes.)

🔹 David Walbert (LAW ’72) authored the book Stealing Elections, American Style (Bloomsbury Academic), which provides explanations about voting rights issues.
🔹 Leena Bahl Palomo (CWR ’96, DEN ’00,’04) of Pepper Pike, Ohio, is president of the American Board of Periodontology.
🔹 George Askew (MED ’90) is a member of the board of directors of Grandparents for Vaccines, a nonprofit that works to protect children from vaccine-preventable illnesses.
🔹 Lauren Garretson (LAW ’20) joined the Ogletree Deakins law firm as an associate, where she practices employment law.

08/25/2026

"The explosion of AI and innovation in nursing is exciting, yet it causes a bit of apprehension because we deal directly with human life. As nurses, it is critical to hold onto humanism and caring while we discover new and innovative ways to practice."

Hear how CWRU helped Nancy Wagner's nursing career, what a meaningful career can look like and what breakthroughs in nursing have her excited for the future.

08/24/2026

Today is the first day of classes for some of our future Case Western Reserve University alumni! Help them start strong by offering your best study spot in the comments ⬇️

08/22/2026

Have you ever dreamed of discovering the Scottish Highlands, visiting ancient abbeys and exploring legendary castles? CWRU alumni are invited to a join Provost and Executive Vice President Joy K. Ward on this unique travel experience in 2027.

Trip details: case.edu/alumni/travel/upcoming-trips/scottish-highlands-and-caledonian-canal-inverness-edinburgh

08/21/2026

Things are always changing, always moving forward—especially at a place like CWRU. But our curiosity, ingenuity and drive remain unchanged—200 years and counting. 💙

08/19/2026

“Case Western Reserve is an incredible university,” Craig Bashein said. “What the university is doing around community engagement and population health is vitally important—not just for the university, but for Cleveland.”

The fund will support work to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes across Cleveland through research, education and community partnerships.

Case Western Reserve University trustee Craig Bashein and his wife, Michele, have committed $1 million to establish the Craig and Michele Bashein Fami...