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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, explained what you can expect from assisted living facilities. "These units often feature secured environments and higher…

Judge who took axe to lawyers’ rates says size (of firm) matters Bloomberg: Eric Chaffee, a professor and the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar at the School of Law, said a recent fee-cut ruling creates “a troubling incentive problem,” discouraging experienced boutique-firm…

Are we in for a prolonged government shutdown? WWL New Orleans: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science at the College of Arts and Sciences, said this year’s government shutdown looks familiar but with “a few key twists.” Unlike past standoffs, Democrats—not Republicans—are…

Air pollution linked to higher risk of obesity and diabetes Tech Explorist: Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of Case Western Reserve University’s Cardiovascular Research Institute, discussed his study finding that fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) disrupts brown fat function, leading to insulin…

Dear Faculty Teaching Undergraduate Students, As we near the midpoint of the semester, I want to remind you of the importance of mid-semester grades, which should be recorded in SIS by Monday, Oct. 20, the first day of fall break. This deadline is critical for providing students sufficient time…

Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Human Resources invites faculty and staff members to attend an informational session regarding the 2026 Benefits and Wellness programs. No registration is required. Scheduled webinar sessions include: Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 1…

Effective Oct. 1, a new user-friendly system was implemented for employees, who are part of Case Western Reserve University’s Staff Hybrid Remote Work Program. This new system replaces the former, which required users to upload an Excel spreadsheet for any departmental hybrid changes. Only…

At Case Western Reserve University, Sears think[box] has long been a space where creativity and technology converge—allowing individuals to bring their ideas to life. This fall, the world-class innovation center continues that mission by hosting the Open Print Exchange, an international…

Starting Oct. 16, the HCM login security for members of the Case Western Reserve University community will be upgraded with Verified DUO Push to strengthen data protection against phishing. This enhanced method will require users to enter a six-digit code shown in the DUO prompt after SSO login…

9 foods that may affect PSA level Everyday Health: Hope Barkoukis, chair of nthe utrition department at the School of Medicine, said prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels rise as cancer progresses. She added that cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale and brussels sprouts contain…