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Patent study finds venerable Cleveland companies innovating like startups The Plain Dealer: CWRU produced 35 patents in 2011, making it one of the top producers in Northeast Ohio. "Tighter links between business and industry is very helpful," said Silke Forbes, associate professor of economics.…

Cleveland bridges have problems, but not the kind that collapsed a Seattle-area span The Plain Dealer: A bridge collapse outside Seattle doesn’t raise red flags for aging spans in Cleveland, although they may have similar structures. “Older trusses tend to be a little vulnerable because they were…

Experts question death penalty in Cleveland case Associated Press: The Cuyahoga County prosecutor may seek the death penalty for Ariel Castro, who is accused of terminating the pregnancy of one of the women he kidnapped. The case may be difficult, however, as no remains have been found. “How does…

Live on Lakeside: red meat WKYC: Mary Beth Kavanagh, senior instructor of nutrition, explains a recent study that found a compound in red meat and energy drinks may clog arteries—as well as red meat’s benefits (in moderation).

Bob Cheshier's legacy lives on in the Little Free Libraries he placed near Cleveland schools The Plain Dealer: Bob Cheshier, who previously worked at Case Western Reserve as director of medical libraries, passed away May 14. Last year, Cheshier launched Little Free Libraries—wooden dollhouses…

Voices: Rebel ideastream: Renee M. Sentilles, associate professor of history, is featured in a documentary about Cuban immigrant Loreta Velazquez, a Confederate soldier turned Union spy.

March of Dimes picks CWRU, UH, MetroHealth for Prematurity Research Center in Ohio The Plain Dealer: Case Western Reserve University is one of several institutions named by March of Dimes to receive funding to research the cause of premature birth and to find ways to prevent it. Sam Mesiano,…

Senior standout Santiago Chabrier is 'people person' The Plain Dealer: Through a CLiPS outreach program, high school senior Santiago Chabrier has taken part in a polymer internship for the past three years, working with a graduate student on a semi-crystalline polymer to better seal the casing for…

Analysis: Some Republicans see new scandal in Sebelius fundraising Reuters: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, weighs in on the possibility of a violation of the federal “anti-deficiency” act during the fundraising for “Obamacare.” "I would be skeptical of the claim that…

Mandel earns degree 74 years after first enrolling Cleveland Jewish News: Philanthropist and business leader Morton Mandel discusses what it means to him to earn his degree from Case Western Reserve nearly 75 years after first enrolling. “It makes me feel good, and in a way, I’m making a…