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If you are fortunate enough to remember who inspired your educational journey, imagine what it would mean to be that person for someone else. During my first week at CWRU, the head of financial aid gave me a piece of advice I’ve never forgotten. She asked me to share with our alumni and friends the…

Why are Ohio school districts turning to income tax hikes on this year's ballot?WKYC: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said decades of state limits on property taxes have pushed Ohio school districts toward income taxes as a key funding alternative. He added that…

Should you brush your teeth in the shower? Dentists say it's OK, but there's a catchYahoo Health: Suparna Mahalaha, associate professor at the School of Dental Medicine, said brushing teeth in the shower is fine but may reduce effectiveness without a mirror, making proper 45-degree technique…

Commencement is a time-honored tradition. Throughout Case Western Reserve University’s 200-year history, that tradition has evolved and transformed. From the ceremonies of predecessor institutions to the disruption of in-person celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic, no two commencements have…

Joel MoralesSenior Executive Director of Post Award Administration, Post-Award Services and Financial ComplianceArea of Focus: Financial compliance for CWRU’s research enterpriseJoel Morales prides himself on finding new ways to bring simplicity, speed and efficiency to complex administrative…

High gas prices cause ripple effect in multiple different businessesSpectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said that the rise in gas prices doesn't just affect prices at the pump—they’re making more things in everyday life more…

From dorm room to wound care: How a former CWRU student built a biotech start-upcleveland.com: Recent CWRU biomedical engineering graduate and entrepreneur Franco Kraiselburd said Asclepii aims to heal chronic wounds faster and cheaper, warning infections can quickly turn fatal via sepsis. He also…

Genetically diverse cell lines are key to more inclusive disease modelingTechnology Networks: Raeka Aiyar, executive director at the Institute for Glial Sciences, explained how the cell lines commonly used today for discovery, often fail to capture humanity's genetic diversity. “To take data…

For students at Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, graduation marks more than the end of a degree—it reflects years of learning, growth and a deep commitment to making a difference. Through coursework, field education and hands-on…

A screening of the documentary The Chaplain & The Doctor is coming to Cleveland on Monday, May 18. The film follows the partnership between ICU physician Dr. Jessica Zitter and hospital chaplain Betty Clark and explores the role of compassion, spirituality, and collaboration in healthcare. A…