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Navigating the challenges of starting and running a small business ideastream: Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, discussed the importance of investigating business startup ideas before jumping in. He also talked about the upcoming PITCH U competitions.

In Bunker Hill, Boston tries to reimagine public housing The Boston Globe: Mark Joseph, associate professor in the Mandel School and director of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, talked about new mixed-income public housing in Boston, explaining how it can impact low-income…

Is Northeast Ohio equipped to welcome Syrian refugees fleeing their homeland? Crain’s Cleveland Business: David Fleshler, associate provost for international affairs, explained why he thinks Northeast Ohio benefits by welcoming Syrian refugees. “You’re talking about a group of people, many of whom…

Alzheimer’s research: Where the fundraising goes WKYC: Neurosciences Professor Gary Landreth recently earned a $240,000 research grant from the Alzheimer’s Association to investigate genes linked to the disease and find new strategies for prevention and treatment.

Cuyahoga County and Case Western Reserve team up to examine energy efficiency, drone use and cybersecurity The Plain Dealer: Case Western Reserve University will collaborate with Cuyahoga County on the White House’s MetroLab Network. University and county leaders will work together to find…

Defining community policing ideastream: Rhonda Y. Williams, founder and director of the Social Justice Institute, talked about her role on the Cleveland Community Police Commission and the importance of including community voices in the group’s discussions.

How to make your daydreams come true Men’s Health: Jared Friedman, research assistant in the Brain, Mind and Consciousness Lab, explained why daydreaming can be helpful in reaching one’s goals.

Pope Francis will talk about subjects sensitive to Hispanics and other Clevelanders during U.S. visit  The Plain Dealer: Jonathan Tan, the Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor in Catholic Studies, discussed Pope Francis’ visit to the United States this week. "The underlying narrative of the visit…

CWRU is getting $465,000 to analyze Ohio's procedures for rape-kit backlog WKSU: Rachel Lovell, senior research associate at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed a grant the center received to analyze procedures for testing Cuyahoga County’s backlogged rape…

Lower blood pressure guidelines could be ‘lifesaving,’ federal study says New York Times: Jackson T. Wright Jr., professor of medicine, participated in a study that found death rates from heart attacks and stroke could continue to fall if new—significantly lower—blood pressure guidelines are…