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Newt Gingrich recycles Mitt Romney’s environment agenda Politico: Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney’s stances on energy and environmental policy seem—substance-wise—to be similar, said School of Law professor Jonathan Adler. Gingrich “talks in bigger terms, in broader terms, but it’s not really clear…

Cleveland turns Uptown into new downtown The New York Times: The Uptown project is described as a “new downtown for the University Circle neighborhood.” Case Western Reserve University is highlighted for its prominent location, and Weatherhead School of Management’s Peter B. Lewis building is…

Censoring Ramanujan's essay on Ramayana: Intolerant Hindus and confusing texts The Huffington Post: Oxford University Press recently decided to discontinue publishing and selling any book that contains A.K. Ramanujan’s essay Rāmāyaṇa. Deepak Sarma, associate professor of South Asian religions and…

Headless chicken left at Justice Center most likely a ‘religious practice’ Fox 8: A headless chicken was found inside a box on the doorsteps of the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center Wednesday. Political science instructor Laura Tartakoff said it most likely was done by someone who practices…

Understanding psoriasis The Plain Dealer: In a NetWellness column, Neil J. Korman, professor of dermatology, explained causes, types and treatments for psoriasis.

Why it’s getting harder, and riskier, to bet the house The New York Times: For some time, entrepreneurs were finding it easier to get loans against home equity instead of business loans, but lately the drop in home prices means few owners have this option. Research by Scott Shane, A. Malachi Mixon…

Cleveland businessman is headed to Vietnam after winning Fulbright Hi Velocity: Michael Goldberg, adjunct professor at Weatherhead School of Management, is profiled in Hi Velocity about his career and Fulbright award to teach in Vietnam.

In the age of globalization, overseas experience is not only rewarding and fun but also crucial. No matter what career you pursue, it will involve overseas interactions. Through the study abroad experience, you can learn about the European healthcare system in Paris, team up on engineering…

The Center for Genetic Research Ethics and Law (CGREAL) will host its next Spotlight seminar Dec. 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in School of Medicine T-503. The spotlight will feature Charlisse Caga-anan, who will speak on “Trust and Social Obligations in Genetic Research.” The CGREAL Spotlight seminars…

Students for Sensible Drug Policy and Young Americans for Liberty will host Mike Uth from Cleveland’s American Civil Liberties Union in an event Dec. 6. Uth will discuss the Drug Enforcement Agency’s use of GPS tracking of suspected drug dealers and how the War on Drugs has impacted individual…