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No Mention of Weight as Ohio Governor Grants Mercy The Associated Press: Ohio Gov. John Kasich decided to spare death row inmate Ronald Post on grounds unrelated to his weight. Post, who weighs 450 lbs., argued in federal court that executing him would amount to cruel and unusual punishment. "I…

A meeting to discuss Case Western Reserve University joining The Tuition Exchange will be held from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, in Nord Hall 310. Yesterday, the university announced it joined a consortium of more than 600 colleges and universities that provide tuition assistance to…

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a molecule linked to more aggressive forms of breast cancer—a discovery that could point the way to potential cures. Until this study, the ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule called miR-181a had never before been tied to…

Have you been meaning to form your 2013 Relay For Life team? From now until Dec. 31, Relay teams that have 10 members and $100 dollars raised will be entered into a raffle to win bundles of gift cards to Chipotle, Panera and the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (MOCA). To create or join a…

Symantec Endpoint Protection version 12.1.2 is available as a free download on the Software Center for CWRU students, faculty and staff using Windows, Macintosh and Linux computers. Per the university’s Acceptable Use Policy, faculty and staff are required to install and run this software on their…

CLEVELAND - Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a molecule linked to more aggressive forms of breast cancer – a discovery that could point the way to potential cures. Until this study, the ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule called miR-181a had never…

Case Western Reserve has joined a consortium of more than 600 colleges and universities that provide tuition assistance to dependents of individuals who work at participating schools. Campus families with children planning to attend college—particularly those who would enroll in 2013—are…

Does your favorite fall semester professor in an undergraduate course deserve to be recognized? Nominate him or her for the Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. This prestigious award is presented to two undergraduate teachers each year at Commencement. Online nominations…

Case Western Reserve University’s 121 Fitness Center will kick off the Get “Fit for Life” program Jan. 14. This eight- or 12-week training program offers specialized workout and nutrition plans for every level—whether you want to lose weight, tone, build muscle or just become more active. The…

Adobe Acrobat XI Professional is now available on the Software Center as a free download for CWRU students, faculty and staff using Windows and Macintosh computers. This latest version of the PDF converter software contains features such as the ability to edit PDF documents, convert PDF documents…