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Why it’s so difficult for physicians to be empathetic and analytic at the same time Medical Economics: Anthony Jack, assistant professor of cognitive science, philosophy and psychology, discussed why physicians struggle to balance empathy with analytic thinking during patient visits. In the…

Who will replace Bernanke as chairman? CCTV America: William Mahnic, associate professor of banking and finance, talked about the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent economic expectations and possible candidates to replace Ben Bernanke as the Federal Reserve chair.

'Plenty of time to think': Castro's 'hell' behind bars will be mostly in isolation NBC News: Lewis Katz, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, commented on the confines Castro may be subject to while serving his sentence in prison. “It’s exactly what you see on TV and in the movies—unpleasant,”…

Marilyn Sanders Mobley stresses the importance of diversity at Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Business Connects: Marilyn Sanders Mobley, vice president for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity, discussed the importance of diversity on college campuses. “It is also about educating…

Jury recommends life sentences for Somali pirates Associated Press: Michael Scharf, associate dean for Global Legal Studies, discussed a jury’s recommendation that Somali pirates be sentenced to life in prison in the killings of four Americans. “The U.S. sought the ultimate punishment ... to send…

CWRU researcher benefits from national grant program created to protect hematology work from budget cuts (video) The Plain Dealer:  Yu-Chung Yang, professor of biochemistry, talked about the importance of a recently obtained Bridge Grant from the American Society of Hematology to continue her…

Cleveland abductor moved to state prison for evaluation Reuters: Ariel Castro will undergo both a physical and mental evaluation to help determine where he will reside for the remainder of his life. Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, said he believed Castro would be placed in a…

Eaton and Frisby argue trade-secrets lawsuit dismissal to Mississippi Supreme Court The Plain Dealer: Andrew Pollis, assistant professor of law, weighed in on the almost decade-long legal battle between Eaton. Corp. and Frisby Aerospace, who is accused of stealing trade secrets.

Jes Sellers, director of University Counseling Services, and Jane Daroff, a social worker with University Counseling Services, received the Greater Good Award from the Ohio Psychological Association for their work with families and members of the LGBTQ community. Nearly 30 years ago, they…

David Schiraldi, professor and chair of the Department of Macromolecular Science & Engineering, has been selected as a member of the 2013 class of American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellows. Schiraldi is recognized for two decades of industrial polymer work contributing to the development and…