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M.C. “Terry” Hokenstad to retire after nearly a half-century of scholarship, service and leadership at Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences It’s only fitting that trinkets of owls—a universal symbol of wisdom—adorn the office of M.C. “Terry” Hokenstad, a social-work…

Volunteers wanted tor exercise and diabetes research Volunteers will receive: physical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG), exercise testing, blood chemistry profile, financial compensation will be provided. We are currently recruiting: Healthy volunteers and Individuals with Type 2…

First U.S. ‘dementia village’ recreates a happier time Next Avenue: Peter Whitehouse, professor of neurology, explained how reminiscence therapy can help patients with dementia. “Reminiscence therapy can be a powerful tool for dementia patients,” he said. “It makes those with Alzheimer’s more…

Prenatal cocaine exposure doubles teenage drug abuse risk Yahoo News: Sonia Minnes, an associate professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, led a research study finding prenatal cocaine exposure makes teenagers twice as likely to use tobacco and marijuana…

Join CWRU's 121 Fitness Center and Team Rainbow in fighting for a cure for cystic fibrosis with an "Uplifting"-themed cycling class. The class will be offered Friday, May 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 121’s Uptown Cycle (11440 Uptown Ave.). The cost is $15 per rider and all proceeds will go to…

Collaboration will include joint course development and research The “Internet of Things (IoT),” which refers to the vast interconnected network of devices—from cell phones to factory equipment—provides a treasure trove of data and other information that can greatly improve numerous aspects of…

The clue we provided Monday Nearly all respondents correctly guessed the answer to this week’s question. After last weekend’s event, a new winning team will be added to the rock: the class of 2017, which became the sixth class in university history to win all four years. The other classes that…

The award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions in the field of plastics education, through teaching, mentoring and outreach. Disciplines considered include: Teaching undergraduate, graduate and/or industry-based students; Developing plastics-related…

The Provost Scholars Program submitted a “Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation” for Provost William A. “Bud” Baeslack III. The resolution cited Baeslack’s research contributions and work with the Provost Scholars Program, a partnership between Case Western Reserve University and East…

A team of biomedical engineers at Case Western Reserve University took home first place in the collegiate division at the inaugural Medical Capital Innovation Competition. The team won for its technology, called NeuroRadVision, which is described as “a computerized decision support software…