Table Of Contents

1. About This Newsletter
2. Class of 2026 Graduates!
3. Job & Internship Opportunities
4. Career Management Office
5. xLab Updates - FA26 BTEC 400 Elective
6. Center for Family Business Electives
7. New SU26 MBA Elective w/ Mandel School
8. CPT & OPT Workshops
9. WSOM Student Clubs
10. CWRU Campus Groups Calendar of Events
11. Registrar's Office & WSOM Academic Calendar
12. SP26 Drop/Add Deadlines
13. Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar
14. Online & Professional MBA Academic Calendar
15. CWRU Student Resources
16. Newsletter Archives
17. Newsletter Submissions

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GRADUATING IN MAY 2026

Please complete the following form to submit your visa letter request for guests traveling to Cleveland for Commencement: 
2026 Visa Letter Request - Google Forms

Once submitted, you should receive your letter within 48 hours.

A separate form must be completed for each guest.

Accounting Intern

Job Description (#26-206)

The Accounting Intern position is responsible for performing accurate and timely financial activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and US GAAP.  This position is responsible for primary focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cost Accounting.

DIRECTIONS TO FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION:
1. Visit https://www.schneller.com/careers to create an account
2. Click on careers
3. Click view jobs
4. Click on Accounting Intern (#26-206) to apply

Manufacturing Operations Intern

Job Description (#26-209)

The Manufacturing Operations Intern will support the Operations team in executing key operational and strategic initiatives within the business unit. This role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, production planning, and business performance management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position will assist with analyzing operational data, supporting execution of the manufacturing build plan, and contributing to projects focused on improving the quality, delivery performance, and productivity of Schneller’s products and processes. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams across operations, production planning, engineering, quality, and commercial functions to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives that drive customer satisfaction and business performance.

DIRECTIONS TO FULL DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION:
1. Visit https://www.schneller.com/careers to create an account
2. Click on careers
3. Click view jobs
4. Click on Manufacturing Intern (#26-209) to apply

WSOM 2026 Annual AI Symposium:
Explore the Future of AI in Business

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Join Cleveland’s premier AI event for a full day of insights, innovation, and connection. Discover how artificial intelligence transforms business, leadership, and society.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

​​​Keynotes from Industry Leaders
Fay Cobb Payton: AI Data Lifecycles: The What and The Why
Morgan Frank: The Value of Higher Education in the Age of AI

Panels & Faculty Flash Talks
Real-world applications and emerging research

Innovation Showcase
AI project posters and demos

Strategic Networking
Connect with executives, technologists, and innovators

Why Attend
Gain practical AI insights you can apply immediately
Learn from top academic and industry experts
Build high-value connections in the AI ecosystem
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of AI leadership.

GRADUATE BUSINESS STUDENTS APPLY HERE BEFORE
5 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026! 

10 student tickets available.
Full conference attendance (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) is required.
Selected students will be notified on April 14, 2026.

BE AWARE OF HIRING SCAMS!

Sadly, recruitment season seems to bring out the scammers who reach out to you appearing to be from legitimate companies with legitimate offers. When in doubt, please reach out to the Center for Career Success or Weatherhead Career Management Office and we will be more than happy to do research to help assure your offer is legitimate. You can always reach us at: careers@case.edu or wsom-cmo@case.edu. 

Identifying a scam job offer or posting is crucial to protecting yourself from fraud. Please review THIS DOCUMENT for red flags to watch out for and how to protect yourself!

Applications are being accepted now through Friday, May 1 for xLab's Fall semester projects with Progressive, Sherwin Williams and more.  

xLab pairs a multi-disciplinary team of students together with an external client for real world digital innovation projects focused on responsible and ethical technology. Our project teams use the latest design and development tools as they work directly with the client throughout the semester. The course, BTEC 400, is STEM approved for business students.

Join us for a Student Information Session on Wednesday, April 15 at 4:30 pm in the Peter B Lewis building, room 05!

Register for the student information session.

Visit the xLab website for more information, or contact Celeste Blau at cxb587@case.edu with any questions.

SASS 500: Managing Nonprofits for Resilience

Classes will entail a mix of learning modes including lecture, discussion, guest speakers, case studies, and student presentations and exercises.  Readings and lectures are assigned in advance, and students are expected to study them before each class.  Students will learn why it is important for a nonprofit organization to build resilience, the concepts of organizational slack and organizational learning that underwrite resilience, and management strategies that can be engaged to build resilience and allow nonprofit organizations to prepare for and navigate crises.

PROFESSOR: Dennis R. Young, PhD, Emeritus Professor

DAYS/DATES: Tues/Thurs | May 19 – June 25

TIME: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

ON-CAMPUS LOCATION: Mandel Center 105


*Non-MBA students interested in this class should speak with their Program Director to determine if this course is an approved elective for your program.

Buying a Business: What It Really Takes

Thursday, April 9th
6:00 to 7:30 pm ET
Weatherhead School of Management

UPDATE:
Returning students who attend the panel will have the opportunity to secure a spot in the Fall 2026 Pitch Competition. The first 15 students who register and email jxf583@case.edu will be guaranteed a place on a pitch team. These spots are first come first serve, so if you are interested in competing this fall we encourage you to claim your spot early.

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Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to buy a business?

Entrepreneurship through acquisition is a path where individuals partner with investors to acquire and grow existing companies. The process can feel intimidating if you have never seen how it works.

Join us for a candid conversation with operators and investors who have acquired, financed, and scaled businesses across industries. This is an open discussion. Come ask questions, including the basic ones, and learn whether buying a business could be a path worth exploring.

Featured speakers:

Kadecia Ber, Senior Director of Campaign Strategy, Yelp
Aaron Caplan, Owner at Day Piston Co., Dott Products, and Miles Rubber & Gasket
Ted Copil, President, The Residency
Michael Fox, Managing Partner, Zorro Capital

 RSVP HERE TODAY!

Open to all students interested in entrepreneurship, investing, or business ownership.

Home Safety Technology Survey - xLab

Our students are conducting a research survey about home safety technology and customer preferences. We’re looking for homeowners and renters (18+) to share their perspectives on topics like privacy, safety insights from smart home technology, and insurance incentives. 

The survey should take approximately 8 minutes. Your responses are anonymous and used only for research purposes. Thank you for supporting this study!
 

SURVEY CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026!

MEET THE REGISTRAR: Wendy Jelinek, MNO

Weatherhead graduate students are invited to contact the Weatherhead Registrar's Office for questions related to registration, course offerings and academic policies.

Director of Registrar Services
Registrar's Office
150 Peter B. Lewis Building
waj2@case.edu

FA26 Graduate Programs Registration

• April 1, 2026 - Expected Graduation Terms Summer 2026 through Spring 2027
   
• April 2, 2026 - Expected Graduation Terms Summer 2027 or later
   
• April 3, 2026 - Non-Degree Students
   
• Online and Part-Time MBA - Registered by MBA Program Director

SP26 Drop/Add Deadlines

• Full-semester courses (“Regular Academic Session”) –
  Deadline was 1/23/26

• Partial semester courses (“Dynamically Dated Session”) –
  Day before the first class meeting date

• Virtual courses (“Virtual Session 1,” “Virtual Session 2,” or “Virtual Regular Session”) –
  See deadlines posted in Online MBA Academic Calendar

Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar

Full-time MBA and Specialty Master's Programs follow the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar". 3-credit hour courses also follow this calendar.

Online & Professional MBA Academic Calendar

Weatherhead's Online and Part-Time/Professional MBA programs follow the "Online MBA Academic Calendar". This is a different academic calendar than the "Weatherhead Graduate Academic Calendar" above and may apply to 3-credit hour courses.