Media
July 26, 2011
The Interview: Mary E. Kerr, dean, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
Crain’s Cleveland Business: Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Dean Mary Kerr discussed the greatest challenges facing nursing, how universities can respond to these challenges, areas of g...
July 25, 2011
Ohio unemployment rises to 8.8 pct. in June
Associated Press: Ohio’s unemployment rate rose last month, but state officials say the job market is gaining strength. Conflicting numbers can be explained by the private sector adding jobs but the public sector cutting them, explained Mark Votruba, asso...
July 22, 2011
Fantasy nerds seize the throne
Metro: The fantasy genre has risen to new heights of popularity in literature, TV and film hits such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. “In watching these shows, we may just be acknowledging the importance and romance of the imaginative past as it affects us in time...
July 22, 2011
Benefit of MS drugs comes at steep price: study
Reuters: Drugs that may slow multiple sclerosis progression are expensive—upward of $3,000 per month—and the benefits are modest, according to a recent study. "The good news from this study is that these drugs do seem to be effective, on average," sai...
July 22, 2011
Surprising health benefits of garlic and onions
The Huffington Post: Some research shows that onions and garlic may be key to lower rates of cancer and heart disease, including a study done at CWRU in the 1990s showing that garlic may help reduce the occurrence rate of pre-cancerous tumors in the l...
July 19, 2011
Feds invest in fuel cells to bring down costs
WKSU: A Columbus military base has been chosen to replace diesel generators with fuel cells; Robert Savinell, George S. Dively Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, discusses the pros and cons....
July 19, 2011
‘Octobot’ could save your life
Discovery News: European scientists believe a robotic octopus could be used for surgery or search-and-rescue missions. But Hillel Chiel, professor of biology, neurosciences and biomedical engineering, said he thinks its potential is somewhat limited. “The challenge fo...
July 19, 2011
Abortion changes in Ohio
WCPN: The Republican-dominated state legislature has introduced seven abortion-related bills since January; School of Law professor Jessie Hill looks at the politics of the legislation....
July 18, 2011
Kalighat paintings at Cleveland Museum of Art illuminate 19th century life in India
The Plain Dealer: Deepak Sarma, associate professor of religious studies, explains the Kalighat paintings exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Sarma curated the exhibit of Indian paintings, which is described as ...
July 18, 2011
In old Maine farmhouse, the real Christina's World
Associated Press: The farmhouse in Andrew Wyeth’s painting “Christina’s World” was declared a National Historic Landmark. The painting is well known and highly regarded by experts. “That whole quality of mankind's loneliness in the universe has nev...