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Medicine's Rachel Pope discusses new label for menopause therapy
FDA reverses disease label on menopause therapy NTD: Rachel Pope, associate professor of urology, discussed the FDA's recent move to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy packaging. “Hopefully, it will reduce the fear of women using estrogen products for relief of their symptoms and…
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Medicine's Sanjay Rajagopalan receives American Heart Association award
Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan receives prestigious American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award Bioengineer.org: Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the School of Medicine's Cardiovascular Research Institute, described how recognizing the inseparability of environmental and cardiovascular…
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Apply to be an RA next academic year
Resident assistant (RA) applications for the academic year 2026-27 are open now through Jan. 14. The academic year 2026–27 resident assistant positions are live-in, on-campus positions that support the creation and facilitation of an integrated residential learning environment for undergraduate…
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Review 2026 open enrollment dependent verification requirements
The 2026 benelect open enrollment period runs Nov. 3–26. To add dependents to your benefits for the 2026 calendar year who are not covered under your 2025 benefits plan, you must provide appropriate dependent verification to Benefits Administration prior to making your elections during the open…
CWRU School of Dental Medicine student Karim Gharib shows dental tools to a child in the dental chair.
Giving back—and improving smiles—at Give Kids a Smile Day
The annual event brought Cleveland Metropolitan School District students to the School of Dental Medicine clinic for complimentary dental care—and a lot of smiles.
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President Eric Kaler praises Shaughnessy family for nursing program gift
Case Western Reserve’s nurse leadership academy gets its largest gift ever Crain's Cleveland Business (subscription required): University President Eric Kaler called the Shaughnessy family “visionary in their support for nurse leadership,” adding that their continued commitment ensures Marian…
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Law's Eric Chaffee warns flight cuts could last weeks
There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends Associated Press: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said recent airline disruptions could last weeks as carriers face “complex operational hurdles.” He compared the situation to unraveling…
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Weatherhead's Gary Previts gives advice on percentage-based budgeting
Budget percentages WalletHub: Gary Previts, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Weatherhead School of Management, said percentage-based budgeting is helpful but should be flexible and reviewed annually. He advised defining necessities carefully, saving first. "Pay your piggy bank…
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Law's Eric Chaffee warns restarting SNAP payments could take time
Ohio to begin issuing partial SNAP benefits this week after federal guidance update WKYC: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said courts have consistently ruled that “the funding is there” for SNAP benefits, since it’s federally provided but state-administered. He added the…
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Law's Atiba Ellis discusses political division and undecided races
2 Mentor races remain undecided with razor-thin margins nearly a week after Election Day WEWS: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law, said close local elections “are the ultimate example of when every vote really matters.” He added that such…