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5 questions with… George Kamanda, a law student and civic educator aiming to drive change in Sierra Leone
Over the summer, second-year Case Western Reserve University School of Law student George Kamanda returned to his native Sierra Leone for the first time in nearly eight years. He came to the United States in March 2012 to join his mother and pursue higher education. But his passion for his country…
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Taking stock of ‘unicorn’ companies: A good idea or a Trojan horse?
Case Western Reserve University law professor Anat Alon-Beck makes a case for regulatory reform for tech startups worth more than $1 billion Until just a few years ago, many talented workers chose to hustle for a promising technology startup company, often for lower pay, long hours and a…
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Digging deeper into liquid crystals
National Science Foundation supports soft materials research by Case Western Reserve physics professor for more than 35 years Charles Rosenblatt’s quest to understand more fully the properties and possibilities of soft condensed materials such as liquid crystals has taken him from the labs on the…
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How seniors perceive oral health may make all the difference whether they will seek treatment, according to study
New dental research from Case Western Reserve University identifies new approach to learning about seniors’ perception of their oral health How do senior citizens perceive the importance of their oral health? The answer to that question might make all the difference whether they’ll decide to…
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Goodyear Innovation Challenge invites graduate students to compete for cash prizes at Case Western Reserve
Finalists in this national competition—hosted by the Weatherhead School of Management—will compete for monetary prizes and possible Goodyear internships and full-time employment; deadline to apply is Oct. 14 Graduate students from Case Western Reserve University—and from across the…
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Longtime university trustee, philanthropist Elaine "Lainie" Hadden passes away
Elaine “Lainie” Hadden was one of those rare souls who lifted spirits simply by entering a room. Part of the effect was the joy she brought to nearly every occasion, a palpable sense of excitement shown in her signature wide smile. More than contagious, it was irresistible—so much so that people…
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Alumnus Steven A. Minter, transformational former Cleveland Foundation leader, passes away
Editor's note: This article has been updated with information about the memorial service for Minter. Northeast Ohio is mourning the loss of Case Western Reserve alumnus Steven A. Minter, whose nearly two decades of leadership of the Cleveland Foundation helped transform the city and set new…
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5 questions with… Lisa Kollins, Social Justice Institute administrator and The Superhero Project founder
Kollins helps children in health crises see themselves as superheroes Lisa Kollins, administrator at the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University, is helping children experiencing serious illness or with lifelong disabilities see themselves in a new light with The Superhero…
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Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership awards $1.1 million in funding and support for promising biomedical engineering university technologies
The Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership (CCTRP) between Case Western Reserve University and the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation has announced more than $1.1 million in 2019 funding and support for seven biomedical technologies. The seven Case Western Reserve projects were selected for…
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Case Western Reserve University receives INSIGHT Into Diversity 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
Case Western Reserve University received the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, a diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award—a national honor recognizing colleges and universities around…