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July 01, 2013
F. Joseph Callahan, the legendary Cleveland-area business leader and philanthropist for whom the university’s distinguished lecture is named, died of natural causes Friday in Chagrin Falls. He was 89 years old. Born in his family home in Lima, Ohio, in 1923, Callahan went on to excel in high…
June 30, 2013
Community dentistry—and especially reducing disparities in oral health care for minorities and the underserved—has long been a hallmark of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. That vital mission just received a boost from the Cleveland Foundation, whose board of directors…
June 28, 2013
Return to Think By Numbers, the 2012-2013 Annual Report Collaboration among Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals earns high praise from expert reviewers The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCCC) again demonstrated the compelling power of partnership in…
June 28, 2013
Cleveland native Mark Avsec’s big break in the music industry came in 1975, when he was asked to play keyboard on a new song by the Steubenville band Wild Cherry. That famous song, “Play That Funky Music (White Boy)” served as the jumping off point for Avsec’s long, successful career in the arena…
June 27, 2013
The National Science Foundation has bestowed its prestigious CAREER Award upon another outstanding Case Western Reserve University faculty member and, for the first time, to a researcher in the School of Medicine. The highly competitive NSF CAREER Award was given to junior faculty member Kristian…
June 27, 2013
Having a job helps women with HIV manage their illnesses, according to researchers from Case Western Reserve University and the University of California at San Francisco. “The routine of a work schedule, plus the job-related money and benefits, provides extra emotional support for these women,”…
June 25, 2013
“Keep your helmets on, guys, we’re still rolling!” someone barked at the football players running drills Tuesday morning on Case Field. But rather than the familiar blue and white of Spartan football, the players wore the red and white of the University of Wisconsin. Because, for half a day, Case…
June 25, 2013
Aggression in school-age children may have its origins in children 3 years old and younger who witnessed violence between their mothers and partners, according to a new Case Western Reserve University study. “People may think children that young are passive and unaware, but they pay attention to…
June 25, 2013
Medical advancements that extend the lives of patients with cancer, heart failure and other serious chronic diseases have created another need: more clinicians skilled in specialized care for people with terminal illnesses. Acknowledging this need, Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne…
June 24, 2013
Glenn Nicholls will be honored on Thursday, June 27, at a reception to celebrate his retirement as vice president of student affairs after more than 25 years of service to Case Western Reserve University. As the leader of the university’s Division of Student Affairs, Nicholls has overseen programs…