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In a free Think Forum event, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner and This American Life contributor Sarah Vowell will discuss the life and thinking of Honest Abe—and its meaning in contemporary politics As Tony Kushner watched the 2008 presidential election returns roll in, he was…

Case Western Reserve officials are reviewing the implications of a federal judge’s decision Tuesday to temporarily block implementation of new overtime rules due to take effect Dec. 1. The university will announce how it will respond to the ruling early next week, and the Office of Human Resources…

Two Case Western Reserve University baseball players stepped up to the plate to help children at a local elementary school stay active. When physics department assistant Edith (Betty) Gaffney shared with two of her student workers, senior Jacob Shields and junior Danny Souza, the problem her…

When Sam Merriman crossed the finish line at the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships on Saturday, he nabbed All-American honors. But even before that, he’d already earned national recognition: The night prior, Merriman received the Elite 90 award, which goes to the student-athlete with…

Case Western Reserve University researchers modernizing cognitive skills testing to detect deficits, problem-solving strategies and more Psychologists have long used building blocks to assess cognitive skills. But researchers at Case Western Reserve University are embedding the blocks with…

A decade ago, undergraduate nursing students at Case Western Reserve University began a program that has since provided health screenings and tips on healthier living to thousands of Cleveland public school students. This week, the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will receive an Innovations…

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University, Dayton Air Force Research Laboratory and China have developed a new dry adhesive that bonds in extreme temperatures—a quality that could make the product ideal for space exploration and beyond. The gecko-inspired adhesive loses no traction in…

This season is often a time for giving. With the holidays quickly approaching, faculty and staff can get into the giving spirit by participating in this year’s Charity Choice campaign. The Charity Choice campaign runs through Dec. 16. This year’s chairs—Lynn T. Singer, deputy provost and vice…

The Case-Coulter Translational Research Partnership (CCTRP) announced more than $1 million in funding and support for the 2016 cycle. Four projects were selected for full program funding. Projects range from diagnostic and screening technologies to cancer therapeutics. Six pilot grants also…

Whether traveling, readying the home for visitors or planning the major meals, people often find their schedules fuller during the Thanksgiving holiday. Next week, Case Western Reserve staff will have at least a little extra time for such activities, as administrative offices will close at 3 p.m.…