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Dean Kenneth B. Chance steps down after 11 years leading the dental school
After more than a decade as dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Kenneth B. Chance Sr. (DEN ’79) will step down from the role Dec. 31. “Ken has helped guide the School of Dental Medicine through a number of significant changes over the past decade, from the…
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Weatherhead's Tony Jack says social connections are critical for longevity
Secrets to living longer? Try these simple tips WJW: Tony Jack, the Elmer G. Beamer-Hubert H. Schneider Professor in Ethics and an instructor at Weatherhead School of Management, shared the critical role of social connections in longevity, emphasizing they may be more predictive of long-term…
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Law's Michael Benza weighs in on use of force against Florida man
JSO officers sic K9 on unarmed man, prompting federal lawsuit Jacksonville Tributary: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, weighed in on the use of force against a Florida man, calling it unjustified after reviewing footage. “There doesn’t seem to be any of the threat issues…
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Senior director of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, Mindy Baierl, comments on why most startups fail
What makes a startup successful? It’s people, pure and simple Smart Business: Mindy Baierl, senior director of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, said that most startups fail due to market fit, cash flow, team dynamics or timing. The root cause? People. She said, success hinges on…
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Law's Jonathan Adler comments on Gwynne Wilcox’s dismissal from the National Labor Relations Board
She was fired by Trump – but her lawsuit could hand him more power than ever The Telegraph: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, said that Gwynne Wilcox’s dismissal from the National Labor Relations Board could become a landmark case for expanding presidential powers. He…
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Law's Jonathan Entin talks about impact of federal abortion restrictions on Ohio
Federal bills that would restrict abortion access could override Ohio law: Legally Speaking WKYC: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, summarized the potential impact of federal abortion restrictions on Ohio’s Reproductive Freedom amendment. “The question would be…
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PeopleSoft HCM to be unavailable early Sunday
Due to scheduled maintenance, PeopleSoft HCM will be unavailable Sunday, Feb. 23, from midnight to 8 a.m. 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, in…
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Present your imaging research at an upcoming symposium
The Center for Imaging Research at Case Western Reserve University will host its 20th anniversary symposium April 1–2. The center invites Cleveland-area trainees (students, postdocs, residents and fellows) to submit an abstract for their imaging research. The deadline to submit abstracts is Feb.…
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2024 African American Alumni Association Rising Star Award: George Bukenya
At only 27 years old, George Bukenya (GRS ’23, medical physiology) has made impacts in brain tumor research at Cleveland Clinic, led community development efforts at Case Western Reserve University and dedicated himself to mentoring younger students in the Cleveland area. At the November 2024…
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2024 African American Alumni Association: Distinguished Academic Award: Abidemi Bolu Ajiboye, PhD
It’s easy to take the sense of touch or the ability to move for granted, but when a brain injury suddenly robs someone of the connection that comes with holding a loved one’s hand or the ability to simply grasp a cup of coffee, the absence of what is often so basic can be devastating. Abidemi…