Media
February 27, 2015
After five years of delays, a Youngstown woman asks appeals court to force judge to put her accused rapist on trial The Plain Dealer: Lewis Katz, the John C. Hutchins Professor in the School of Law, discussed how victims’ rights might not be a factor in a setting a trial date in a Youngstown case…
February 27, 2015
Burned bridge offers clues to Howe truss behavior Civil Engineering Magazine: Dario Gasparini, professor of civil engineering, worked with students to run tests on a bridge to determine structural behavior of Howe trusses. "The main aspect that captivates me about these Howe trusses is that…
February 25, 2015
Dresden pauses to reflect on the firebombing that still defines it ABC News: Susanne Vees-Gulani, associate professor of comparative literature and German, discussed the World War II bombing of Dresden in Germany and the far-reaching effects it had on the city. “It is absolutely their defining…
February 25, 2015
Toothpaste-mouth rinse combo washes out harmful bacteria
Reuters: Mannish Valiathan, associate professor of orthodontics, discussed a study showing that using toothpaste and mouthwash can prevent gum disease in those with permanent retainers. “While oral hygiene should be kept up by all,…
February 25, 2015
Smart Banking: Checking versus savings Bankrate: William Mahnic, associate professor of banking and finance, explained the differences between—and pros and cons of—checking and savings accounts.
February 25, 2015
Case Western Reserve University receives $2.2 million to establish professorship The Plain Dealer: Jane Nord and the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund committed $2.2 million to establish the Eric and Jane Nord Family Professorship. Peter Knox, who came to the university in December, was appointed to…
February 25, 2015
Supreme Court case against Obamacare faces obstacles USA Today: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, discussed a legal challenge surrounding the 8-percent-of-income test for Obamacare. "There's tons of cases where you have ideological plaintiffs," he said. "If this is what…
February 23, 2015
Peace Corps continues to draw volunteers from Ohio and its colleges
The Plain Dealer: Case Western Reserve was recognized as one of three Ohio universities who have the most graduates that serve in the Peace Corps. The university tied with Oberlin College for 14th on the list for volunteers from…
February 23, 2015
Cleveland’s race problem
Politico Magazine: Rhonda Williams, director of the Social Justice Institute and associate professor of history, discussed the nature of racism in Cleveland. “I’m talking about a system that has a history, not just personal and individual dynamics, but strategies by which…
February 20, 2015
Rescuing Detroit’s art museum: an interview with director Graham Beal
The Conversation: Henry Adams, the Ruth Coulter Heede Professor of Art History, interviewed Graham Beal, director of the Detroit Institute of Arts, to discuss two of his major achievements: rescuing the museum when Detroit went…