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Dittrick Museum awarded grant for interactive exhibit highlighting evolution of medicine in America
In the last century, Cleveland has transitioned from rust belt to health care hub. The city, once known for its steel mills, now is recognized for its prestigious medical institutions, including Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, the Metro Health System, the…
CWRU partners with Cleveland Museum of Natural History to offer children’s programs for Rosh Hashanah
The President’s Committee on Child Care Options (PCCCO) announced today that the university again is partnering with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (CMNH) to provide children’s programs during an upcoming school holiday. “Explore the Museum” takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday,…
Another SMART student: Junior wins scholarship to cover tuition, provide post-graduation job
When Lauren Anderson found out she won a Department of Defense Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship, she thought she was dreaming. The Case Western Reserve University junior had just woken up from a nap and checked her email when she learned she would have her…
CWRU researchers find high blood sugar of diabetes can cause immune system malfunction
Case Western Reserve scientists show how sugar-derived molecules can weaken infection-fighting antimicrobial beta-defensin peptides Case Western Reserve University scientists may have uncovered a molecular mechanism that sets into motion the dangerous infection in the feet and hands that often…
Legal research paper: U.S. has common law trust obligation to African-Americans 150 years after slavery ended
Case Western Reserve University School of Law faculty member Ayesha Bell Hardaway began reparations research as CWRU law student This year marks the 150-year anniversary of the abolition of slavery in America. Over the years, there have been numerous unsuccessful attempts to secure reparations for…
Weatherhead School of Management offers new online course about coaching with compassion
Behavioral and neuroscience research shows that coaching with compassion helps inspire and motivate people to learn, change and be effective leaders. Case Western Reserve University faculty members Ellen Van Oosten, Melvin Smith and Richard Boyatzis at the Weatherhead School of Management’s…
Building confidence can help people with MS live fuller, healthier lives, CWRU researchers report
The physical symptoms of weakness and fatigue from multiple sclerosis (MS) can rock a person’s confidence and ability to engage in what he or she feels is important, from being a good parent and friend to taking up a hobby, according to Matthew Plow, assistant professor from Case Western Reserve…
5 questions with… business continuity manager Eun-Joo Ahn
When an emergency occurs, whether manmade or natural, the university’s immediate concern is for the safety of those involved. But what happens after the situation has cleared? Classes, research and day-to-day operations all must resume as quickly as possible. That’s where Eun-Joo Ahn comes in. As…
Celebrated educator, chemical engineer Donald Feke awarded Distinguished University Professorship
Donald Feke (CIT ’76, GRS ’77, chemical engineering) is a triple threat at Case Western Reserve University: an award-winning educator, a patent-producing researcher and an accomplished administrator. His favorite aspect of his multifaceted role—and the reason he came back to Case Western…
Engineering’s Ica Manas-Zloczower honored with Distinguished University Professorship distinction
Ica Manas-Zloczower has spent her entire professional teaching career at Case Western Reserve University. In her 30 years on campus, she’s become known as a prolific researcher in macromolecular science and engineering, a committed colleague and an influential educator. For her many…