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The 2026 benelect open enrollment period runs Nov. 3–26. To add dependents to your benefits for the 2026 calendar year who are not covered under your 2025 benefits plan, you must provide appropriate dependent verification to Benefits Administration prior to making your elections during the open…

The annual event brought Cleveland Metropolitan School District students to the School of Dental Medicine clinic for complimentary dental care—and a lot of smiles.

Case Western Reserve’s nurse leadership academy gets its largest gift ever Crain's Cleveland Business (subscription required): University President Eric Kaler called the Shaughnessy family “visionary in their support for nurse leadership,” adding that their continued commitment ensures Marian…

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, said recent airline disruptions could last weeks as carriers face “complex operational hurdles.” He compared the situation to unraveling…

Budget percentages WalletHub: Gary Previts, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Weatherhead School of Management, said percentage-based budgeting is helpful but should be flexible and reviewed annually. He advised defining necessities carefully, saving first. "Pay your piggy bank…

Ohio to begin issuing partial SNAP benefits this week after federal guidance update WKYC: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said courts have consistently ruled that “the funding is there” for SNAP benefits, since it’s federally provided but state-administered. He added the…

2 Mentor races remain undecided with razor-thin margins nearly a week after Election Day WEWS: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law, said close local elections “are the ultimate example of when every vote really matters.” He added that such…

Judge rejects Capital One settlement—will you still receive a payout? U.S. News & World Report: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said judges are increasingly scrutinizing settlements. “There is an inherent tension between pursuing justice and securing benefits for harmed…

He's been facing suspension for over a year, so why is Geauga Judge Timothy Grendell still on the bench? WEWS: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said it’s unusual for the Ohio Supreme Court to delay ruling on Judge Timothy Grendell’s misconduct case. “It’s in…

8 foods you should never store in your pantry, according to chefs Real Simple: Lindsay Malone, registered dietician and instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, went over her recommendations of what items should be refrigerated versus stored in the pantry. “Once it’s…