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Why building emotional intelligence in classrooms might be the key to better grades Parents: R. Elizabeth Capps, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, explained how social-emotional learning programs can set the tone for the entire school building and communicate that…

"Sound of Ideas" ideastream: The second half of "Sound of Ideas" featured Daniel Flannery, professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, who talked about the implications of the evolving drug landscape for Northeast Ohio public health initiatives and…

Academia maintains critical role for Akron's Polymer Industry Cluster Crain's Cleveland Business (subscription required): Nick Barendt, assistant vice president of research for technology and ecosystem growth in the Office of Research and Technology Management, offered insights into academia's…

Kidney disease and type 2 diabetes: How much water should you drink? Everyday Health: Boonphiphop Boonpheng, clinical assistant professor of medicine at the School of Medicine, highlighted considerations that can make water recommendations with chronic kidney disease and diabetes complex. “In…

What influencers got wrong about a new study on estrogen and perimenopause Yahoo News!: Rachel Pope, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the School of Medicine, explained how her study was a way to start to fill in gaps in knowledge about hormone therapy in perimenopause.

Love these Halloween treats TIME: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, recommended single-serve containers of apple slices and caramel dip as a healthy Halloween treat alternative. “They’re packaged and sealed, so parents aren't wondering if it's…

How Tesla's board changed its tack in pushing for Musk's latest $1 trillion pay package Business Insider: Anat Alon-Beck, professor of law, called Tesla’s new pay package for Elon Musk “very sophisticated,” noting it ties payouts to real, measurable milestones. Tesla’s board now warns that…

When Halloween meant mayhem in Cleveland ideastream: John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History, said early Cleveland Halloweens were a night to “challenge authority,” when masked revelers vandalized property and caused chaos without consequence. He noted the city later…

Clocks fall back. Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend Signal Cleveland: John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History, explained that railroads revolutionized timekeeping in the 19th century, since they “could not work effectively or safely” when nearby communities each set…

The demise of Dolly's signals end of Big Boy battle Cincinnati Enquirer: Casey Newmeyer, assistant professor of marketing at Weatherhead School of Management, said Big Boy’s exit from southwest Ohio reflects challenges for legacy restaurant brands struggling to stay relevant amid shifting…