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Law's Michael Benza explains when the “advice of counsel” defense fails
No charges filed against retired teachers' pension fund leaders after ethics complaint WEWS: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said relying on an attorney’s advice can protect officials accused of ethics violations—unless they sought legal guidance specifically to commit…
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Nursing's Carolyn Harmon Still discusses the history of Black healthcare pioneers
Exhibit honors Black healthcare pioneers in Cleveland history cleveland.com: Carolyn Harmon Still, the Kate Hanna Harvey Professor of Community Health Nursing and assistant dean for research at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, provided insight on the exhibit “Race, Place, and…
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Protect your heart from environmental risk factors during American Heart Month
February may bring to mind hearts filled with love thanks to Valentine’s Day, but as American Heart Month, it also draws attention to a sobering reality: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. While diet and exercise are top of mind when thinking about cardiovascular…
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Note upcoming ISEB construction fence movement and tree maintenance
Beginning today (Feb. 25), the construction fence associated with the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building project will be expanded at the Case Quad to accommodate upcoming landscaping and hardscape work. Sidewalks and pedestrian access will remain open. Additionally, over spring…
Graduate Student Award recipients at Tinkham Veale University Center.
Submit notifications of graduate student award winners
Has your department recognized an outstanding graduate student with an award during the 2025–26 academic year? Submit a notification of graduate student award winners to Case Western Reserve University’s School of Graduate Studies to be included in the end-of-the-spring-semester Graduate Award…
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Michelson & Morley University Club restaurant reopens with new features
Michelson & Morley will reopen to the public today (Feb. 25) in Tinkham Veale University Center under the new name Michelson & Morley University Club. The restaurant will have an all-new updated seasonal menu and Garden Table feature. Guests can dine from the quick service menu or opt…
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Submit your nominations for the Dr. Dorothy Pijan Student Leadership Awards
The Dr. Dorothy Pijan Student Leadership Awards celebrate the dedication, impact and leadership of students, organizations, programs and advisors at Case Western Reserve University. Established in 1986 by Dorothy Pijan, the university’s former director of Thwing Center and Student Activities, these…
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Law's Sharona Hoffman offers warning about "wellness" wearables
What the FDA’s 2026 update means for wearables IEEE Spectrum: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, warned that “wellness” wearables are often treated like medical devices in real life, shaping patient behavior and doctor visits. She said…
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Law's Michael Benza, Medicine's Susan Hatters-Friedman weigh in on murder case
Britney Andrus robbed and killed her great-grandfather-in-law to fund a trip with her boyfriend A&E: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, noted that plea deals can undermine a witness’s credibility with juries, while Susan Hatters-Friedman, the Phillip J. Resnick…
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Medicine's Edwin Vazquez-Rosa, Andrew Pieper discuss research on experimental drug that could protect brain from radiotherapy
Study shows a drug can protect brains from radiotherapy Spectrum News: Edwin Vazquez-Rosa, assistant professor, and Andrew Pieper, professor at the School of Medicine, discussed their new research that found that an experimental drug may be able to protect from long-term brain damage caused by…