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Donate school supplies for local students
Approximately 50 local K–12 students are still in need of basic school supplies for the new school year. Even a small contribution can help a student begin the school year feeling more prepared and supported.Farshid Bagheri Saravi, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in electrical, computer, and systems…
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Homecoming 2026: Thoughts from the co-chairs
Celebrating heritage and innovation
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President Eric W. Kaler discusses trustee Craig Bashein's $1 million commitment to support CWRU's Institute for Population and Community Health
Law firm managing partner, wife donate $1M to CWRUCleveland Jewish News: University trustee Craig Bashein discussed his family's $1 million commitment to establish an endowed fund supporting CWRU’s Institute for Population and Community Health, aiming to reduce health disparities, improve Cleveland…
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Economics’ Susan Helper says tariffs may be driving auto-sector job gains
American manufacturers are hiring again. Could tariffs be the reason?The Washington Post: Susan Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said tariffs are “somewhere between possible and likely” to be driving auto-sector job gains by encouraging…
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Nutrition’s Lindsay Malone says consistency is key to building healthy eating habits in children
Eating Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Smaller Key Brain Regions in Young ChildrenThe Epoch Times: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, explained how parents need to focus on consistency. “If the majority of meals include fruits, vegetables, quality…
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Nutrition’s Hope Barkoukis shares strategies for getting key nutrients as you age
25 Great Ways to Get More Protein in Your DietAARP Magazine: Hope Barkoukis, professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, offered some smart strategies to give your body the crucial nutrient it needs to stay strong as you grow older.
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Medicine’s Betul Hatipoglu says body composition can change in midlife and beyond
These 18 Tips Will Help You Lose Fat Naturally and Build Muscle After 50, According to ExpertsWomen's Health: Betul Hatipoglu, professor at the School of Medicine, said it's possible to change your body composition in midlife and beyond.
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Physics' Robert Brown estimates speed of baseball dropped from Terminal Tower in 1938 publicity stunt
Drop a baseball off Terminal Tower? It’s been doneCleveland Plain Dealer: Robert Brown, Distinguished University Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, said historical estimates that baseballs dropped from Terminal Tower reached 138 mph were inaccurate because they ignored air resistance.…
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Psychological Sciences' Lisa Damour says many issues, not just screen time, impact kids' mental health
How Growing Up in a Digital World Affects Kids’ Academic and Social SkillsEducation Week: Lisa Damour, adjunct clinical instructor of psychological sciences and senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies, said that discussion of technology’s impact on youth mental health is…
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Drop/Add open until Friday, Sept. 4, for full-semester courses
The drop/add period continues until Friday, Sept. 4, at 11:59 p.m. ET. While it is possible to change classes until this deadline, you are strongly encouraged to finalize your schedule early.Please note special drop/add deadlines for half-semester courses and dynamically dated courses:First-half…