Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is among the nation's leading research institutions. Founded in 1826 and shaped by the federation of Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University, CWRU is distinguished by its strengths in education, research, service and experiential learning. Located in the cultural hub of Cleveland, Ohio, we offer nationally recognized programs in the arts and sciences, dental medicine, engineering, law, business and management, medicine, nursing and applied social sciences.