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Faculty member Stephen Ganocy passes away
The Case Western Reserve University community is mourning the loss of faculty member Stephen Ganocy, who died last month. He was 79.  Ganocy was an assistant professor of psychiatry in the School of Medicine and served the university for more than 16 years, including as a research statistician for…
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7 things to do around Cleveland in the winter
Though winter doesn’t officially begin until Dec. 21, there are plenty of ways to embrace the season in Cleveland. Whether you prefer to stay cozy indoors or adventure outside, Northeast Ohio has plenty of offerings to stay busy during the colder months—you need only take your pick. Read on to…
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Learn about campus initiatives rooted in protecting human rights
When the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations on Dec. 10, 1948, it laid out the inalienable rights all human beings have. These rights—agreed upon by countries around the world—include the freedom from discrimination, access to justice, right to education, and…
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5 strategies to consider adding to your study routine
Do you often find yourself browsing for videos that can simplify concepts from one of your lectures? Are highlighters a permanent fixture in your hand when preparing for exams? Often, classroom instruction doesn't match your particular learning preference (whether auditory, visual or hands-on),…
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3 events to help students relax before finals
Finals are right around the corner, and students at Case Western Reserve University are buckling down to prepare. While this can be a busy and stressful time of year, there are also plenty of opportunities to take a breather from studying, de-stress and spend time with the CWRU community before…
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U.S. military chaplains to study in CWRU's military ethics master's program
Beginning next year, Case Western Reserve University faculty will help shape how the values of our military are taught to—and understood by—U.S. troops for years to come. That’s because the U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains has approved enrolling their ethics officers in the university’s Master of Arts…
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CWRU researchers developing treatment for drug-resistant fungus with $3M-plus grant from National Institutes of Health
With a new $3 million-plus grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Case Western Reserve University researchers are examining the next level of treatment for Candida auris (C.auris), a multidrug-resistant yeast that causes serious infection and, in some cases, death. This fungus was…
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Retired professor commits $1.5 million to advance research in child psychology
Growing up as an only child, Sandra Walker Russ made the most of her solitary hours. Through role playing, singing, reading and expressing herself artistically, the unstructured playtime she enjoyed in her early developmental years would later serve as the foundation for a career studying the…
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Crowdfunding event raises nearly $50,000 for student causes
On Nov. 29, 404 members of the Case Western Reserve community came together online for the global generosity holiday Giving Tuesday, contributing $49,067 to 56 student organizations and funds. For #GivingTuesdayatCWRU, university staff provide students the opportunity and resources to crowdfund…
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Make your holiday gifts at Sears think[box]—it’s easier than you think
Still need to check some names off your holiday gift list? At Case Western Reserve University’s Larry Sears and Sally Zlotnick Sears think[box], the gifting options are limited only by what you can dream up. And the best part is, you don’t need to have experience to get started—anyone is welcome,…