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With focus on recruiting and supporting students from rural and small towns, STARS doubles membership in second year Last summer, Case Western Reserve University became one of 16 founding members of the STARS College Network, which works to ensure the academic success of students from rural and…

Of the 4.7 million nurses in the United States, only 3,000 hold the distinction of membership in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), an organization representing the field’s most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia. More selective still is the…

In a world in which we’re inundated with a constant barrage of news and unprecedented events, caring for oneself has never been more important. From simple, rejuvenating activities to thoughtful practices that nurture the body and mind, there are countless ways to look after yourself and prioritize…

In the world of higher education, it’s exhilarating to land a supervisory role, become a departmental chair or even submit a tenure package. But then? Many staff and faculty members aren’t sure where to turn. That’s where Neelam Chand steps in. For more than 25 years, Chand has grown and applied…

Although the causal relationship between oral and cardiovascular health is not well-understood, researchers consider the link to be a 'predictive risk factor' Maintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new Case Western Reserve…

For as long as he can remember, Roger Bielefeld has been passionate about math. The interest drove childhood ambitions to become a scientist, and—with many degrees in the field to his name—Bielefeld achieved just that. The longtime Case Western Reserve University employee is retiring today (July…

The evolution of resistance to diseases, from infectious illnesses to cancers, poses a formidable challenge. Despite the expectation that resistance-conferring mutations would dwindle in the absence of treatment due to a reduced growth rate, preexisting resistance is pervasive across diseases…

New leader, Erica Starrfield, brings range of strategic marketing and branding experience

From the time he graduated with his PhD from Case Western Reserve in 2004, Rohan Akolkar knew he wanted to impact the world through his research. He spent eight years in industrial research and development at Intel Corporation before returning to the university to teach and pursue research in his…

Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to global public health, infecting millions and claiming numerous lives. While widespread vaccination efforts have alleviated the immediate threat, lingering questions persist about the long-term effects of the virus on those…