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Case Western Reserve University hosts dental clinic for CMSD students WEWS: Kristin Williams, associate professor and associate dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed Give Kids a Smile Day, during which CWRU dental students deliver free dental care to…

Removing barriers to dental care Spectrum News: Ying An, visiting assistant professor at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed the annual Give Kids a Smile Day, during which the dental school provides free cleanings, exams and preventive care to underserved children. She noted that the event…

Plastics protestors get creative with the industry in town cleveland.com: Joao Maia, professor of macromolecular science and engineering at Case School of Engineering, weighed in on plastic sustainability. "We are trying to make plastics sustainable, because plastics are not going anywhere," he…

FDA reverses disease label on menopause therapy NTD: Rachel Pope, associate professor of urology, discussed the FDA's recent move to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy packaging. “Hopefully, it will reduce the fear of women using estrogen products for relief of their symptoms and…

Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan receives prestigious American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award Bioengineer.org: Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the School of Medicine's Cardiovascular Research Institute, described how recognizing the inseparability of environmental and cardiovascular…

Case Western Reserve’s nurse leadership academy gets its largest gift ever Crain's Cleveland Business (subscription required): University President Eric Kaler called the Shaughnessy family “visionary in their support for nurse leadership,” adding that their continued commitment ensures Marian…

There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends Associated Press: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said recent airline disruptions could last weeks as carriers face “complex operational hurdles.” He compared the situation to unraveling…

Budget percentages WalletHub: Gary Previts, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Weatherhead School of Management, said percentage-based budgeting is helpful but should be flexible and reviewed annually. He advised defining necessities carefully, saving first. "Pay your piggy bank…

Ohio to begin issuing partial SNAP benefits this week after federal guidance update WKYC: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said courts have consistently ruled that “the funding is there” for SNAP benefits, since it’s federally provided but state-administered. He added the…

2 Mentor races remain undecided with razor-thin margins nearly a week after Election Day WEWS: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law, said close local elections “are the ultimate example of when every vote really matters.” He added that such…