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Class Year: May 2023 Degree Program: MSW Concentration: Community Practice for Social Change Hometown: Springfield, OH Field Education Organization: Think Tank, Inc. in Springfield, OH Before beginning at Case Western Reserve University, what were you doing? I attended…

Fusion breakthrough could be climate, energy game-changerWEWS: Physics Professor Harsh Mathur broke down a “major scientific breakthrough” in the decades-long quest to harness fusion, the energy that powers the sun and stars, which in the future could create a carbon-free energy source. “Basically…

Experts discuss addiction as legalized sports betting kicks off in OhioWKYC: Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said that before Ohioans rush to the ticket window to place bets now that sports gambling is legal in the state, there are some…

A third of US executions botched in 2022—reportBBC News: Michael Benza, senior instructor in law, weighed in on a Death Penalty Information Center report that showed more than a third of executions in the United States this year were botched or “highly problematic,” noting that the primary reason…

Cases of deadly heart infection tied to opioid abuse rose sharply during pandemic U.S. News & World Report: Rong Xu, professor at the School of Medicine, discussed her research highlighting an increased risk of heart disease in those with opioid use disorder who are infected with COVID-19. “A…

Sam Bankman-Fried’s congressional testimony carries ‘incredible’ legal risk. He’s doing it anyway.Barron’s: Anat Alon-Beck, assistant professor of law, said being remorseful for potential criminal conduct could backfire for Sam Bankman-Fried after he appeared before a congressional committee to…

The struggle to address serious student misbehavior in Akron schoolsWCPN: Dan Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, said it’s “understandable” schools have used metal detectors and school resource officers to combat school shootings, but noted…

How to handle eating disorders around the holidaysVerywell Family: Eileen Anderson, director of education in bioethics and medical humanities at the School of Medicine, talked about eating disorders, and how the holidays can be a challenging time for those affected. “Many people experience some…

How fentanyl kills—and how Narcan saves livesNational Geographic: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, discussed the misconceptions about naloxone and lack of awareness about fentanyl, the drug driving the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic. “When it comes to the unregulated…

In addition to previously scheduled holidays, Case Western Reserve University will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 27, through Thursday, Dec. 29, for winter recess. Affected staff will be paid as though they worked those days. This effort is part of a broader employee appreciation program. Based on the…