Commencement 2003 (html or pdf )

Approximately 2,000 students will graduate at CWRU's annual commencement convocation at 9:30 a.m. May 18 in the Veale Convocation and Recreation Center.

Junior named Goldwater Scholar

Stephanie Bush, a junior from West Linn, Ore., has been awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in recognition for her achievements in science.

Researchers find molecules that trigger inflammation in Alzheimer disease, to target potential treatments

In a new study, researchers at the Alzheimer Research Laboratory at the CWRU School of Medicine report finding the molecules that play a critical role in making the brain think it is under attack from plaques, the main pathological signature of Alzheimer disease.

Singer to study progress of premature infants

Lynn T. Singer has received a $1.9 million, four-year grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Department of Health and Human Services.

CWRU president names three to key administrative positions

CWRU President Edward M. Hundert recently announced three key appointments to his leadership team—chief financial and administrative officer, vice president for human resources and vice provost for enrollment.

Who said it's not easy being green?

During the Hudson Relays it is. The freshmen class of 2006 took top honors in this year's relays.

CWRU offers scholarship as science, engineering fair prize

One young scientist at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair will win a full academic scholarship to CWRU.

Heads above the rest

Bernd Schmidt from KaVo America Corp. shows University Vice President and Provost James Wagner the capabilities of the KaVo head as a tool in dental education.

Nursing faculty take three of top four awards, students also honored

Faculty and students at CWRU's Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing were big winners at the 2003 Midwest Nursing Research Society Awards Ceremony.

Scholars' luncheon

Eric Bonsall and Fred Weisman are greeted by University Vice President and Provost James W. Wagner at the 2003 Scholars' Luncheon.

CWRU conducts site visit to vie for presidential debates

CWRU President Edward M. Hundert, representatives from the Greater Cleveland Growth Association, Cleveland Convention and Visitors' Bureau and several University officials recently hosted a site visit team from the Commission on Presidential Debates.

Old barn at University farm gets new supports

A couple of "barntroopers" have descended upon CWRU's historic horse barn at Valley Ridge Farm in Hunting Valley over the past few weeks to give the old structure some new supports.

Faculty Senate concludes academic year with several actions

Among several actions during its final meeting of the academic year, CWRU's Faculty Senate unanimously passed a resolution formally asking University administrators to give "urgent priority" to raising faculty salaries to more competitive levels.

Meet the VP

Rhonda Gross, CWRU's executive vice president and chief operating officer, discusses how employees can help the University become the most powerful learning environment in the world.

Commencement 2003

Nearly 2,000 to graduate Hundert to preside over first commencement as president

Commencement schedule

First female national party vice presidential candidate to speak

Cleveland Orchestra director one of five individuals to receive honorary degrees

Senior's 'penny a minute' drive aids Peruvian cellists

Student-athlete races to diploma

Engineering, psychology major credits faculty member for his many academic achievements

Weatherhead graduate, 80, earns 'life's ambition'

Nurse grad had 'commercial' start

Dentistry is all in the Petroff family

Social work major's field placement was with women behind bars

Med student makes beautiful music in hospital

London dentist from Iran takes unusual path to CWRU law degree