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Tri-C nursing dean retiring; college says unrelated to accreditation issues The Plain Dealer: Former dean and Marvin E. and Ruth Durr Denekas Professor of Nursing May Wykle will become interim dean of Cuyahoga Community College's nursing program, but will remain on the CWRU faculty as professor…

Patent study finds venerable Cleveland companies innovating like startups The Plain Dealer: CWRU produced 35 patents in 2011, making it one of the top producers in Northeast Ohio. "Tighter links between business and industry is very helpful," said Silke Forbes, associate professor of economics.…

Project brings two renowned academic tracks together in one space to capitalize on synergies and advance state-of-the-art teaching and learning Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic have agreed to collaborate on construction of a new, state-of-the-art medical education building for…

Lynn T. Singer, deputy provost and vice president for academic affairs, has been named chairwoman of the Child Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities Study Section of the National Institute of Health's Center for Scientific Review. Her term begins July 1, 2013, and ends June 30, 2015. The…

Law professor Juscelino F. Colares began a one-year appointment, through April 30, 2014, as an arbitrator for North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) trade disputes. Colares joins a roster of U.S. arbitrators handling trade cases. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) chooses…

The summer barbecue season begins this week on Wednesday with a “South of the Border” menu and music by Walkin’ Cane from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Case Quad. Each lunch costs $8 per person for one protein and unlimited sides, or $9 for an unlimited buffet. Each meal will include flavored…

Nicholas P. Ziats, associate professor of pathology, biomedical engineering and anatomy, joined Case Western Reserve University more than 30 years ago as a laboratory technician. But after only a few months, he knew he was going to work in that field for the rest of his life. He went on to earn…

Cleveland bridges have problems, but not the kind that collapsed a Seattle-area span The Plain Dealer: A bridge collapse outside Seattle doesn’t raise red flags for aging spans in Cleveland, although they may have similar structures. “Older trusses tend to be a little vulnerable because they were…

Experts question death penalty in Cleveland case Associated Press: The Cuyahoga County prosecutor may seek the death penalty for Ariel Castro, who is accused of terminating the pregnancy of one of the women he kidnapped. The case may be difficult, however, as no remains have been found. “How does…

Karen Braun, associate professor of accountancy, was recently an invited speaker for the Pearson Education Accounting Symposium for Educators in both Las Vegas and Tampa. Her presentation in both locales was titled “Strategies and Tools for Integrating Sustainability into Introductory Accounting…