2025 in review: Case Western Reserve University in the media
Journalists routinely turn to Case Western Reserve University faculty first. Whether it’s breaking news or subject-matter analysis, reporters look to CWRU to help make sense of the stories shaping our world. Perhaps more importantly, our researchers often drive the headlines in the media with their pioneering research, bold innovations and transformative ideas—embodying the university's commitment to be a force for progress and discovery.
From Constitutional battles over birthright citizenship to the ripple effects of unprecedented tariff policies, and from groundbreaking shingles vaccine research to the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence across legal education and society, the expertise and insight of Case Western Reserve faculty and staff were at the forefront of the stories making headlines nationally and internationally this year.
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In 2025, the CWRU media relations team secured thousands of media placements, worth tens-of-millions of dollars in estimated value (Cision’s estimated monetary value of earned publicity: impressions multiplied by advertising cost equivalents).
Look back at some of the highlights of Case Western Reserve in the media—keep in mind this is just a fraction of the media mentions—from 2025.
Winter
What if You Just Don’t Like Breakfast?
The New York Times: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor at the School of Medicine
Ohio Governor Signs Bill Allowing Police to Charge Public up to $750 for Access to Body Cam Footage
People: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law and adjunct professor of political science
The Fashion Fight That Exposes the Flaw in Trump’s Tariff Logic
TIME: Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, a visiting instructor in the Department of History
Survival of the luckiest?
NPR (All Things Considered): Robin Snyder, professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences
The Social Security COLA is lower than it’s been in four years
Fortune: Timothy Fogarty, the Andrew D. Braden Professor in Accounting and Auditing at Weatherhead School of Management
When Poets Face Death
The Atlantic: Walt Hunter, chair of the Department of English
Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds
NBC News: Peter Whitehouse, professor at the College of Arts and Sciences
Your Favorite Disinfectant Wipes Could Do More Harm Than Good
Forbes: Paul Tesar, the Dr. Donald and Ruth Weber Goodman Professor of Innovative Therapeutics and director of the Institute for Glial Sciences
How Do I Know When I’m Eligible for Medicare?
U.S. News & World Report: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center
Voters backed abortion rights but the state judges they elected might not
CBS News: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law
JPMorgan and BlackRock C-suite departure surprises show why succession in finance is extra tricky, experts say
Fortune: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and associate vice president of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship
Trump vows to reinstate COVID vaccine refusers and orders troops to the border as part of US military overhaul
Business Insider: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-Baker Hostetler Professor of Law and director of the Center for Professional Ethics
Case Western Reserve Law Requires First-Year Students to Pass AI Seminar
Bloomberg: Avidan Cover, professor and director of the Institute for Global Security Law and Policy at the School of Law
Adults with ADHD live shorter lives
NPR: Max Wiznitzer, professor at the School of Medicine
Trump wants to tackle inflation. Will these top actions bring prices down?
The Washington Post: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management
Economists are questioning Russia's economic data, seeing a more troubled picture
Business Insider: Roman Sheremeta, professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management
Trump revives push to denaturalize US citizens
USA Today: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-Baker Hostetler Professor of Law and director of the Center for Professional Ethics
Is It Ever Safe To Pet Stray Dogs?
Newsweek: Shanina Knighton, research associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
DeepSeek Has Taught AI Startups a Lesson Automakers Learned Years Ago
Wired: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics
Could US criminals be sent to El Salvador's mega-jail?
BBC News: Aleksandar Cuic, director of the Immigration Clinic at the School of Law
Delaware Law Has Entered the Culture War
The New York Times: Paul Rose, dean of the School of Law
7 secretly toxic basement items experts warn 'cause asthma, allergies, and a host of other ailments'
Homes & Gardens: Shanina Knighton, research associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
In Chicago, cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise curbing youth violence
NPR: Daniel Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education
You’ve Heard Of The Microbiome—Welcome To The Mycobiome
NPR (Science Friday): Mahmoud Ghannoum, professor in the Department of Pathology at the School of Medicine
Mindy Kaling's ‘Running Point’ is airing despite trademark lawsuit
Business Insider: Betsy Rosenblatt, the Oliver C. Schroeder Jr. Distinguished Research Scholar and associate director of the Spangenberg Center for Law
How tariffs could upend the auto industry and add thousands to car prices
The Washington Post: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics
Florida Seeks Drug Prescription Data
The New York Times: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center
Fears NASA's stranded astronauts could be left in space longer
The Daily Mail: Bryan Schmidt, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering
How the Disappearance of the Penny Could Impact Consumers’ Wallets
U.S. News & World Report: Mark Schweitzer, associate professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management
Trump’s tariffs face long odds in bid to bring factories home
The Washington Post: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics
Ozempic’s New Frontier: The War on Aging
The Wall Street Journal: Rong Xu, biomedical informatics professor at the School of Medicine
A Viral Airplane Video Sparks Serious Questions About Filming Other Passengers
HuffPost: Raymond Ku, the Laura B. Chisolm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor at the School of Law
Why Trump’s economic policies may have canceled the DOGE dividend check
CNBC: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management
Elon Musk’s companies have billions in federal contracts but also deep ties to China. Trump said it makes him ‘susceptible’ as a businessman
Fortune: Anat Alon-Beck, professor of law
Spring
Fashion and Feminism Have Always Co-Existed—and Gloria Steinem Is the Blueprint
Glamour: Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, a visiting instructor in the Department of History
High-yield savings accounts vs. no-penalty CDs: Which is better now?
CBS News: Lakshmi Balasubramanyan, an associate professor of banking and finance at Weatherhead School of Management
Microplastics Linked To High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Stroke
U.S. News & World Report: Sai Rahul Ponnana, research data scientist at the School of Medicine
Everything you need to start an herb garden, according to experts
NBC News: Sarah Akovic, a regenerative farmer and the manager of the University Farm greenhouse
Human Evolution Live? The Riddle of the Tibetan People
Gizmodo: Cynthia Beall, Distinguished University Professor Emerita in the Department of Anthropology at the College of Arts and Sciences
Congress could stop Trump's tariff plan, but they probably won't
Business Insider: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science in the College of Arts and Sciences
Prostate cancer drug now available to more patients with aggressive form of disease
Fox News: Jorge Garcia, professor at the School of Medicine
Trauma’s New Look
The Nation: Awais Aftab, clinical associate professor of psychiatry
Measles Cases Are Rising. Other Preventable Diseases Could Follow
Wired: Amy Edwards, assistant professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine
The future of teledentistry: How tech is transforming access to oral care
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business: Andres Pinto, professor and chair of oral and maxillofacial medicine and diagnostic sciences at the School of Dental Medicine
What to Know About the Vatican’s Relationship With China—and What the Next Pope Means for It
TIME: Jonathan Tan, the Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor in Catholic Studies
Tariffs on Chinese-made machinery drive up costs for U.S. manufacturers
The Washington Post: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics
Landmark Religious Charter School Fight Comes to Supreme Court
Bloomberg: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law
Trump administration praised ‘life-saving’ naloxone, then proposed cuts
The Washington Post: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine
9 Ways to Ensure Your Teen Has a Safe Prom
Parents: Jenny King, assistant professor and the co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
With CFPB, It's Buy Now, Pay Later, Enforcement Not So Much
U.S. News & World Report: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law
‘Abortion pill’ found to have ‘severe adverse effects’ for 1 in 10 women, study finds
Fox News: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law
Printmaking At Cleveland’s Karamu House Highlighted In Exhibition
Forbes: Erin Benay, inaugural Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences
US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
BBC News: Aleksandar Cuic, director of the Immigration Clinic at the School of Law
A new pope confronts his church’s abuse scandal amid praise and scrutiny
The Washington Post: Brian Clites, the Archbishop Hallinan Professor of Catholic Studies II
What will happen to Diddy’s $400m fortune if he’s found guilty?
The Independent: Kevin McMunigal, professor of law
The Gross Reason You Shouldn't Wash Your Hands in Airplane Bathrooms
Travel + Leisure: Shanina Knighton, research associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Starry Skies May Guide Bogong Moths Home
The New York Times: Roy Ritzmann, professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences
Summer
Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.
The New York Times: Pauline Terebuh and Rebecca Morgan, professors at the School of Medicine
At 102, he’s the world’s oldest practicing doctor. These are his longevity tips.
National Geographic: Howard Tucker, lecturer at the School of Medicine,
Could Ozempic Lower Your Risk of Dementia?
Vice News: Rong Xu, biomedical informatics professor at the School of Medicine
Do Trump's tariffs have businesses moving production to US soil?
USA Today: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics
From Trump to Newsom, litigious politicians declare open season on news orgs
The Los Angeles Times: Andrew Geronimo, director of the First Amendment Clinic at the School of Law
Senate Votes to Cut $930 Billion From Medicaid
Mother Jones: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center
I'm an ER doctor: these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July
Fox News: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine
Where the Voting Rights Act stands after the Supreme Court punts on a Louisiana case
NPR: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law
Law used to kick out Nazis could be used to strip citizenship from many more Americans
CNN: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-Baker Hostetler Professor of Law and director of the Center for Professional Ethics
Why Jolly Ranchers Are Banned in the UK but Not the US
Wired: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor at the School of Medicine
How to use AI to find the best Amazon Prime Day deals
MarketWatch: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and associate vice president of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship
7 surprising symptoms of Lyme Disease
TIME: Amy Edwards, assistant professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine
His Start-Up May Not Survive Chaotic Rollout of Trump’s Tariffs
The New York Times: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics
Hidden Signs of Aging Doctors Want You to Know About—and What to Do About Them
Prevention Magazine: Sheryl Kingsberg, professor at the School of Medicine
A new study renews the debate around withdrawal from stopping antidepressants
NPR: Awais Aftab, clinical associate professor of psychiatry
Economics expert discusses a potential trade war amid tariff increase
CBS News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management
This Common Pain Med Could Be Raising Dementia Risk
Gizmodo: Nafis Eghrari, a medical student at the School of Medicine
Can Trump revoke citizenship, and how often does it happen worldwide?
The Washington Post: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-Baker Hostetler Professor of Law and director of the Center for Professional Ethics
Largest chunk of Mars on Earth sells for $5.3 million
Popular Science: Ralph Harvey, professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences
Trump wants cane sugar in Coke, but is it healthier than corn syrup? Experts weigh in.
CBS News: Hope Barkoukis, chair of the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine
Officer Involved in Death of Breonna Taylor Sentenced to Nearly 3 Years in Prison
The Wall Street Journal: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, professor of law and co-director of the Social Justice Institute
Tech execs join the Army. Critics say it's an ethical minefield
USA Today: Shannon French, the Inamori Professor in Ethics, director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence and an associate professor of philosophy at the College of Arts and Sciences
The leading man we didn't know we needed is a 50-year-old 'daddy' with a heart of gold
Yahoo Entertainment: Deepak Sarma, inaugural Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences
Animated Map Shows Lyme Disease's Spread in the US
Newsweek: Mark Willis, professor of biology
Deadly drug stronger than fentanyl spreads rapidly across the Americas, experts warn
Fox News: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine
Why Kroger’s CEO mysteriously resigned
Fortune: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law
Trump is promising a US manufacturing renaissance. Many experts are dubious
The Guardian: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics
Fall
A historic change in how Americans buy groceries is underway as SNAP benefit cuts begin
CNBC: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and associate vice president of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship
Melania Trump warns 'robots are here' in rare public outing
BBC News: Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, a visiting instructor in the Department of History
The brand crossovers are getting weirder
Business Insider: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and associate vice president of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship
Are the kids alright? Teen psychologist Lisa Damour thinks so
NPR, TED Radio Hour: Lisa Damour, senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies and a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychological Sciences
Cracker Barrel tried to look forward while everyone else looked back: and it bombed
Business Insider: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and associate vice president of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship
ICC opens war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony
Associated Press: Michael Scharf, the Joseph C. Hostetler - BakerHostetler Professor of Law
Trump casts psychiatric and weight-loss drugs as threats to children
The Washington Post: Max Wiznitzer, professor at the School of Medicine
AI training becomes mandatory at more US law schools
Reuters: Matt Salerno, associate professor of law
The legacy of the 5th Circuit: Past and present
NPR: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law and adjunct professor of political science
Breaking down the James Comey indictment
Fox News: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law
What are the main takeaways from the Hegseth, Trump military speech?
CBS News: Jonathan Flint, associate at the Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence
Government shutdown means Fed lacks crucial data as it considers rate cuts
MarketWatch: Mark Schweitzer, associate professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management
Can a Diagnosis Make You Better?
The New York Times: Awais Aftab, clinical associate professor of psychiatry
Carney under pressure at White House talks
BBC News: Avidan Cover, professor and director of the Institute for Global Security Law and Policy at the School of Law
Independent Living vs. Assisted Living: What's the Difference?
U.S. News & World Report: Marie Grosh, assistant professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Trump administration considers minting a $1 Trump coin
ABC News: Roman Sheremeta, professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management
New approach targets social skills to help schizophrenia patients heal
United Press International: Jessica Wojtalik, assistant professor at the Mandel School
A Supreme Court ruling on voting rights could boost Republicans' redistricting efforts
NPR: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law
Shingles Shots Don’t Just Prevent Pain—They Might Save Your Life
Gizmodo: Ali Dehghani, an internal medicine physician at the School of Medicine,
Musk calls proxy advisory firms ‘corporate terrorists.’ Why their power is growing in the stock market
CNBC: Paul Rose, dean of the School of Law
Halloween Scares Up Worries About Higher Candy Prices
Barron's: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management
Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study
Fox News: Ali Dehghani, an internal medicine physician at the School of Medicine,
How Tesla's board changed its tack in pushing for Musk's latest $1 trillion pay package
Business Insider: Anat Alon-Beck, professor of law
Cleveland Fundraiser Released 1.5M Balloons, Then Everything ‘That Could Go Wrong Went Wrong’
People: John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History
Are Trump's tariffs too big to fail at the Supreme Court?
USA Today: Juscelino Colares, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law,
There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
Associated Press: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law
When is the Epstein files vote - and what happens next?
BBC News: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law and adjunct professor of political science
Cleveland’s Famous Sea Monster Just Got a Lot Stranger
Newsweek: Russell Engelman, a PhD student and research assistant in paleontology at the College of Arts and Sciences
Far-away foster placements, social service shortcomings keeping Alameda County foster kids from family reunification
CBS News: David Crampton, associate professor at the Center on Poverty and Community Development at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Scientists Discovered Humans Are Still Actively Evolving
Popular Mechanics: Cynthia Beall, Distinguished University Professor Emerita in the Department of Anthropology at the College of Arts and Sciences
The Economic Shock Of AI; Have We Been Here Before?
Forbes: David Clingingsmith, associate professor of economics at the Weatherhead School
