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Law's Paul Rose discusses how Florida and Ohio are considering cutting ties with the ABA
Florida, Ohio consider dropping ABA after Texas cuts ties Bloomberg Law: Paul Rose, dean of the School of Law, said state leaders are carefully examining whether Ohio should take a more direct role in law school accreditation and bar eligibility, with conversations focused on how workable…
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Medicine's Max Wiznitzer explains how ADHD drugs actually work
ADHD drugs work, but not the way experts thought The Washington Post (subscription required): Max Wiznitzer, professor of pediatric neurology at the School of Medicine, said ADHD can shorten life expectancy because impulsivity leads to poor health choices, missed medications, and higher risks of…
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Weatherhead's Timothy Fogarty on zero-based budgeting
Key things to know about zero-based budgeting WalletHub: Timothy Fogarty, professor of accountancy at Weatherhead School of Management, noted that zero-based budgeting is assigning every dollar a purpose, but warned it only works for organizations ready for real change. He said it fails in…
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Political science's Kathryn Lavelle weighs in on Venezuela and upcoming politics
Venezuela, the midterms and Ohio statewide races will shape the coming year in politics ideastream: Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs, discussed the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a raid in Caracas, triggering global…
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Weatherhead's Mary Sasmaz discusses zero-based budgeting
How to create a zero-based budget WalletHub: Mary Sasmaz, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said zero-based budgeting works by forcing people to justify and track every dollar, helping them align spending with financial goals and cut unnecessary expenses—especially for…
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Weatherhead's Ellen Van Oosten discusses the importance of engaged listening
Authentic connection through engaged listening Smart Business: Ellen Van Oosten, associate professor of organizational behavior at Weatherhead School of Management, argued that engaged listening—giving full attention without interrupting or multitasking—is essential to making people feel valued…
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Law's Michael Benza discusses approaching murder trial and an insanity defense
Ruth Miller appears in court as trial approaches for murder of 4-year-old son at Atwood Lake WKYC: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said jury instructions aim to clearly explain Ohio’s legal standards and burdens so jurors can decide whether a local woman's insanity…
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Nutrition's James Swain discusses side effects of eating cocoa powder
Dark chocolate compound linked to slower biological aging, new study reveals Natural News: James Swain, professor of nutrition at the School of Medicine, noted that eating 50 to100 grams of cocoa powder can cause sweating, headaches and acute digestive issues. "These symptoms may also be related…
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A year in review: CWRU releases latest annual report
As the spring semester kicks off, Case Western Reserve University is reflecting on a year of momentum in its newly released 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting how bold ideas and meaningful connections among students, faculty and staff continue to move academics, research and our Cleveland…
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New year brings promotions for Mandel School faculty and staff
A series of faculty and staff advancements at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences have accompanied the start of 2026, reflecting the school’s continued investment in academic excellence, leadership and community impact. Effective this year and into the coming…