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Fresh air, low cost: Cheap (or free) ways to get outdoors this September
September in Cleveland is a time when the city begins to shift into fall. The air feels fresher, the trees start to change color, and the pace of the city invites you to step outside and explore. Whether you’re looking to take a break from studying, enjoy a weekend adventure, or simply get some fr...
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7 local treats to try before you need a winter coat
The semester may just be getting started, but Clevelanders know what’s coming: lake-effect snow, icy winds and the kind of cold that makes you rethink leaving your bed. Before winter takes over, savor the best flavors and outdoor vibes the city has to offer. From seasonal scoops to farmers market ...
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Get support navigating work-life balance with free, 24/7 services through CWRU’s employee assistance program
Available to all benefits-eligible employees, services include mental health counseling, lifestyle management and more
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Postdoc of the Month: Mai Rashwan
A postdoc in the Department of Pharmacology at the School of Medicine, Mai Rashwan’s work is centered on understanding the intricate structure of cells at the molecular level—knowledge that could bring us closer to understanding diseases. Leveraging the powerful imaging technique of cryogenic elec...
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Remembering former engineering leader Jim McGuffin-Cawley
A few years ago, a printed picture of a heart-shaped locket quietly appeared on a student-run bulletin board. Pictured inside the locket: a headshot of longtime Case School of Engineering faculty member Jim McGuffin-Cawley (GRS ’84, metallurgy and materials science). Students’ and colleagues’ appre...
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Meet a researcher using AI to reduce financial strain on caregivers
Kylie Meyer is an Assistant Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Area of Focus: Family caregiving, psychoeducational intervention, health and aging policy, caregiving relationships and financial well-being, gerontology, artificial intelligence Nearly 48 million Americans provi...
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3 things to do in Cleveland in July
Cleveland is a dynamic place to spend the summer no matter what your interests are. Whether it’s breezy evenings along Cleveland’s lakefront or immersive cultural festivals, our city has so much to offer. The action will continue in July with no shortage of things to do. We’ve got three options to ...
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CWRU postdoc Troy Neptune heads to Spain on Fulbright Fellowship to examine the impact of light pollution on amphibians
Troy Neptune has always been fascinated by the night sky. Now, that early curiosity is guiding a promising research career—and taking him across the globe. “I used to love looking at the Big Dipper and other stars in the night sky when I was a kid,” Neptune said. “But that privilege is becoming les...
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The lifesaving power of trust
Community-based prostate-cancer screening program teams up with barbershops Waverly Willis was out shopping with his daughter one day when he was blindsided—by a hug. A big, tearful, holding-on-for-dear-life hug, the kind that's usually reserved for long-distance airport arrivals and the sidelines ...
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Lighting a spark
Educating the next generation of cancer researchers