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U.S. violent crime rate drops significantly since 1980s U.S. News & World Report: Daniel Flannery, director of Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, talked about how, despite a drop in violent crime since the 1980s, many crimes, such as domestic violence, still go…

Five economic questions that should be asked in the first GOP presidential debate Crain’s Cleveland Business: The first Republican primary debate will be held in Cleveland tonight. In preparation, Mark Votruba, associate professor of economics, suggested some questions the candidates should be…

Abortion clinic opens amidst Ohio's heightened regulatory environment ideastream: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law and associate dean for academic affairs, explained how Ohio’s restrictions for opening abortion clinics have mostly gone unnoticed by the public, but have a…

Here are 6 Cleveland venues that are hosting watch parties for the GOP debate on Thursday The Plain Dealer: Karen Beckwith, the Flora Stone Mather Professor and chair Department of Political Science, will participate in a panel discussion at the City Club of Cleveland before Thursday’s Republican…

The problem with trying to be the next Silicon Valley Fortune: Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, warned that, though startups can play an important role in a city's economy, most cities shouldn't rely on startups for job creation.

Exporting your brand & unauthorized chargebacks MSNBC: Michael Goldberg, assistant professor of design and innovation, answered questions about how entrepreneurs can expand distribution to foreign countries, deal with unauthorized chargebacks from distributors and grow a business without…

Replacing diamonds with startups—entrepreneurship in Botswana Huffington Post: Michael Goldberg, assistant professor of design and innovation, recently visited Botswana through the U.S. International Information Programs speaker program. He blogged about the country’s declining reliance on the…

9-to-5 often replaced by longer workday as workers check email, work at home The Plain Dealer: Jenny Hawkins, visiting assistant professor of economics, discussed the shift from 9-to-5 workdays to more flexible schedules for employees. Though many employers have sought to meet employees' demands…

How paralyzed patients are able to stand again CNN: Ronald Triolo, professor of biomedical engineering, addressed a recent breakthrough in spinal cord injury research.

Aging with a plan Golden Opportunities: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, professor of bioethics and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, discussed the many factors involved in planning for retirement and beyond, including finances, health care and legal preparations.