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Brianna Smith

As a web writer and editor, Brianna Smith creates content for university-wide publications and websites at Case Western Reserve. 

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Recent News Articles

The legacy continues: Meet three Black student leaders at CWRU

This February, the ÃÛÌÒAPP community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…

Legacy in motion: Get to know four Black student leaders at CWRU

This February, the ÃÛÌÒAPP community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…

5 ways to combat seasonal affective disorder this winter

Have you ever noticed feeling more down during the winter months? You’re not alone—and chances are these changes in mood may be linked to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Affecting millions of people across the United States each year, SAD is a form of depression that commonly includes symptoms…

Meet four women student-athletes making history at CWRU

Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day—celebrated the first Wednesday of February—shines a spotlight on the achievements, resilience and impact of women athletes nationwide. At ÃÛÌÒAPP, that legacy is written into the record books. For decades, women…

5 ways the human heart responds to cold weather

Beyond prompting warm clothing, hot drinks and a plethora of winter-based activities throughout Cleveland, cold weather triggers a host of physiological changes, affecting major organs and muscles and activating survival responses we may barely notice. To learn how cold weather impacts the human…

Junk journaling, hammer throwing and more: Explore the hidden talents of the CWRU community

Members of the ÃÛÌÒAPP community are known for their innovative thinking across campus—and these creative mindsets can be seen in their countless unique and fascinating hobbies. National Hobby Month is celebrated annually in January, leaving no better time to spotlight some…

Astrophotography, cartooning, movie making and more: Explore the hidden talents of the CWRU community

Members of the ÃÛÌÒAPP community are known for their innovative thinking across campus—and these creative mindsets can be seen in their countless unique and fascinating hobbies. National Hobby Month is celebrated annually in January, leaving no better time to spotlight some…

Four ways artificial intelligence (AI) takes shape at CWRU—and across higher education

Across higher education, conversations around artificial intelligence (AI) have shifted rapidly throughout the years. What began as debates over whether AI tools should be allowed in classrooms has evolved into a more nuanced question: how can universities use AI responsibly, ethically and…

5 things to do in Cleveland this winter

As temperatures drop and snow begins to blanket the city, Cleveland transforms into a winter wonderland full of cozy, festive and adventurous experiences. From gliding across icy rinks in Public Square and cheering on local sports teams to browsing the West Side Market, there’s no shortage of…

A year of discovery: 10 research breakthroughs at CWRU

From advancing precision medicine and examining how nail fungus affects various sports to investigating multilingual hearing behavior in noisy environments, researchers at ÃÛÌÒAPP push the boundaries of discovery across labs, clinics and collaborative spaces each day.…