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Thrity Umrigar, professor of English, discusses her book, "Honor"
A book of horror and hope in India, inspired by extremists closer to home Los Angeles Times (subscription may be required): Thrity Umrigar, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of English, discussed her new novel, “Honor,” which turns on India’s two major faiths, Hinduism and…
Affordable housing group beat gentrification tide in Woodlawn, report says
Crain's Chicago Business: Amy Khare, research assistant professor and the research director at the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, discussed a decade-long study showing that affordable housing could stave off gentrification.   Read the article Read a similar article in the…
Message from Stan: Recognizing our Staff
Dear Colleagues - While there are many opportunities to recognize our faculty and students at milestone events such as Match Day, commencement, and numerous faculty awards and professorships, there are few formal ways that recognize our staff. That is why I was so pleased to see that President…
Distinguished University Professor Claudia Coulton advises on report series; Poverty Center work cited
Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy at University of Pennsylvania produced a three-part series of reports, funded by the Gates Foundation, to explore the value of linked administrative data in the study of programs and policies that drive mobility out of poverty.  Claudia Coulton, the…
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Cox International Law Center files amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court
On Jan. 24, the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Law filed an amicus brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case about how to interpret the Hague Convention on Child Abduction. The brief was co-authored by Co-Dean Michael Scharf, Associate Dean Avidan…
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Distinguished University Professor Claudia Coulton advises on report series; Poverty Center work cited
Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy at University of Pennsylvania produced a three-part series of reports, funded by the Gates Foundation, to explore the value of linked administrative data in the study of programs and policies that drive mobility out of poverty.  Claudia Coulton, the…
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President, provost celebrate staff contributions to campus
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Staff Spotlight: Carissa Tuliraba helps ensure the community’s health and safety through compliance
March is Employee Appreciation Month. In that spirit, each week we will put the spotlight on an outstanding staff member who is instrumental in keeping our institution moving forward—even when faced with monumental challenges like those presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.On March 2, 2020, Carissa…
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PeopleSoft HCM to be unavailable early Saturday
Due to scheduled maintenance, PeopleSoft HCM will be unavailable Saturday, March 5, from midnight to 4 a.m. ET. During this time, employees will be unable to view or update employee information, including entering updated personal information, entering time, approving time and viewing paychecks,…
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Spring Open House at Harcourt House
President Eric and Mrs. Karen Kaler invite you to visit their home, Harcourt House, on Thursday, March 24. All university faculty and staff are welcome to come and share some time with their colleagues while enjoying beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Three separate, 45-minute shifts are planned to…