From the founding of Western Reserve College and Case School of Applied Science to the federation of the two institutions, and the mergers of many schools along the way, there’s much to know about how Case Western Reserve became the leading research university it is today. Case Western Reserve help dreamers become doers. Whether you’re a student with a bright idea or a professor with a breakthrough, Case Western Reserve have the programs, people and resources you need to bring it to others. 

Case Western Reserve University's mission, vision and values are more than just words. They drive the identity of the University and its future goals. They advance what the University study and how. They shape the community, both on campus and off. And they propel the institution, every day, to think big—and think beyond the possible.

Mission

Case Western Reserve University improves and enriches people’s lives through research that capitalizes on the power of collaboration and education that dramatically engages our students.

We realize this goal through:

• Scholarship and creative endeavor that draws on all forms of inquiry.
• Learning that is active, creative and continuous.
• Promotion of an inclusive culture of global citizenship.