Discover Case Western Reserve University
#1 In the Circle.
1 of 14Case Western Reserve University’s vibrant urban campus is located in Cleveland’s University Circle, surrounded by more than 40 world-class cultural and medical institutions.
#2 Serious about sustainability.
2 of 14Lauded and graded high on our sustainability efforts, Case Western Reserve’s “green” initiatives range from local food to LEED-certified residence halls to all-electric facilities trucks, like the one shown here with facility services director Gene Matthews.
#3 A walk in the park.
3 of 14Students walk and bike to and from classes on the Mather quad, a section of north campus that blends university buildings and cultural institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History – to name a few.
#4 Research meets action.
4 of 14Mark Chupp teaches community development at Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and recently led students in a study that addresses blighted Cleveland neighborhoods.
#5 Repeat champion.
5 of 14Meet CWRU Cutter (pronounced “crew cutter”), champion of the Institute on Navigation’s Autonomous Robotic Lawnmower Competition. This Case Western Reserve University robot topped the field for the second year in a row.
#6 Meet some Smart Girls.
6 of 14Danyelle Dawes and Ling Wu are medical students, mentors and co-directors of the “Smart Girls” at the Boys and Girls Club, a program that encourages girls to have self-esteem, self-respect and the drive to pursue an education.
#7 The new urban campus.
7 of 14Our urban campus puts Case Western Reserve University community members in close proximity to world-class cultural and medical institutions, while providing picturesque scenes on campus.
#8 Architectural marvels.
8 of 14The Case Western Reserve University campus is an architectural treat, blending gothic, classical and contemporary styles across park-like quads.
#9 Of robots and cockroaches.
9 of 14If only a robot could be more like a cockroach! Case Western Reserve University scientists found that an insect’s brain fires commands to walk and run. They believe the research can help build better robots for life-saving endeavors.
#10 Recording history.
10 of 14National Academy of the Sciences honoree Melvyn Goldstein began studying Tibet in 1960, when it was closed to the outside world. He has since visited countless times and launched Case Western Reserve University’s Center for Research on Tibet, ensuring a record of Tibetan history.
#11 A fine balance.
11 of 14Students, faculty and staff at Case Western Reserve University think beyond the possible. Even when it comes to getting around campus.
#12 Welcome to Case Western Reserve.
12 of 14Just across the street from Severance Hall, home of the world-renown Cleveland Orchestra, this wall bearing the university’s name welcomes you to the campus of Case Western Reserve University.
#13 Research protects the unborn.
13 of 14Yiping Han, a researcher from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, works to stop bacteria from harming unborn babies.
#14 No better place.
14 of 14Located just fives miles east of downtown Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is situated in one of the most energetic and culturally robust communities in the region.


