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School of Dental Medicine hosts annual free dental clinic for children
Case Western Reserve University hosts dental clinic for CMSD students WEWS: Kristin Williams, associate professor and associate dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed Give Kids a Smile Day, during which CWRU dental students deliver free dental care to…
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Medicine's Ying An discusses annual free dental care event for underserved children
Removing barriers to dental care Spectrum News: Ying An, visiting assistant professor at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed the annual Give Kids a Smile Day, during which the dental school provides free cleanings, exams and preventive care to underserved children. She noted that the event…
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Engineering's Joao Maia works to make plastic sustainable
Plastics protestors get creative with the industry in town cleveland.com: Joao Maia, professor of macromolecular science and engineering at Case School of Engineering, weighed in on plastic sustainability. "We are trying to make plastics sustainable, because plastics are not going anywhere," he…
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Expanding horizons: CWRU students and alumni weigh in on the impact of studying abroad
Each year, the Office of Education Abroad creates opportunities for Case Western Reserve University students to broaden their horizons—immersing themselves in new cultures, academic environments and perspectives that extend far beyond campus. To recognize International Education Week (Nov.…
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View 2026 IRS retirement contribution limits
The IRS recently announced its dollar limitations affecting retirement contributions for 2026. Updates include: The 402(g)-contribution limit for retirement plans is $24,500; The contribution limit for retirement plans for employees ages 50 and over is $32,500, which includes a standard…
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Nursing’s Esther Bernhofer receives national Margo McCaffrey Excellence in Nursing Award
Esther Bernhofer, PhD, MA, RN, PMGT-BC, an associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, received the American Society for Pain Management’s Margo McCaffrey Excellence in Nursing Award at the organization’s mid-October conference. This national honor recognizes a nurse who…
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Nursing instructor Craig “Denny” King earns second place at American Psychiatric Nurses Association national poster competition
Craig “Denny” King, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, an instructor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, earned second place in the Practice Poster Competition at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) National Conference in October. His poster, which examined patterns of cannabis use, was…
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Nursing instructor Dana Severin honored with Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses Preceptor of the Year recognition
Dana Severin, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, an instructor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, has been selected as the 2025 Preceptor of the Year by the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses. Granted in October, this award recognizes an advanced practice registered nurse who demonstrates…
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Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative advances community health at two major Northeast Ohio events
The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio proudly participated in two community health events this fall: the first inaugural University Hospitals Cutler Men’s Full Life Summit on Sept. 21, at the Huntington Convention Center, and the Caring for the Caregiver Expo…
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Sanjay Rajagopalan Honored with American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award
Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Case Cardiovascular Research Institute at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has earned the 2025 American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award. This prestigious honor, the highest bestowed by the Association, recognizes individuals…