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Kelvin Smith Library will host a special presentation to celebrate books that have been translated to film Friday, Sept. 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Kelvin Smith Library's O'Neill Reading Room. During the talk, titled "From Page to Screen," a panel will discuss the nuts and bolts of making a book…

The extra demands on parents of chronically ill children cause stress that affects the whole family, according to a systematic review conducted by Case Western Reserve University researchers that also explored what factors in the child’s care most contribute to the added strain. The findings,…

International law usually develops gradually—a process known as crystallization—but sometimes transformative change, known as a “Grotian Moment," causes rules and doctrines to emerge surprisingly quickly. Michael P. Scharf’s new book, Customary International Law in Times of Fundamental Change:…

Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard a leader in social and environmental excellence Ecowatch: An attendee recounts the Inamori Ethics Prize events honoring Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, for his commitment to environmentalism.

Geis Companies, Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve University among those joining partnership to boost local construction talent The Plain Dealer: Case Western Reserve has joined a pledge to set goals for hiring local and minority skilled workers and to support training programs that feed the…

Tying music to works on the museum wall The New York Times: The string quartet Quicksilver, which includes violinist Julie Andrijeski, director of the Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Institute of Music Baroque Orchestra, performs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the Grand Tour…

University Park Alliance facing legal woes Ohio.com: University Park Alliance, a nonprofit working on the redevelopment of 50 city blocks around the University of Akron, is being sued for not completing a purchase of six homes near the college. “Nonprofits are less apt to file for bankruptcies…

Genes tied to high blood pressure found in Black Americans HealthDay: A recent study found that Black Americans are more likely to have high blood pressure than individuals of other races. "Hypertension occurs earlier in life for African Americans compared to individuals of other ancestries," said…

Case Western Reserve University offers two annual scholarships in partnership with Congressional Black Caucus Cleveland.com: Latisha James, senior director of local government and community relations, discussed Case Western Reserve University’s agreement with the Congressional Black Caucus…

Real-time imaging technique provides essential molecular picture of protective nerve sheath Researchers have made a major breakthrough, developing a first-of-its-kind imaging tool to examine myelin damage in multiple sclerosis (MS). An extremely difficult disease to diagnose, the tool will help…