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After Decades of Research, Scientists Unlock How Insulin Interacts With Cells
CLEVELAND - The discovery of insulin nearly a century ago changed diabetes from a death sentence to a chronic disease. Today a team that includes researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine announced a discovery that could lead to dramatic improvements in the lives of people...
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Announces Award to Case Western Reserve University to Study How Applying Patient Strengths Can Improve their Health Care
CLEVELAND - Case Western Reserve University has been approved for a research award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study ways that applying patients’ strengths can help enhance their health care and well-being. The project is part of a portfolio of patient-centered c...
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Residence halls close Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.; find move-out parking info and more
As a reminder, the residence halls/Greek houses close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, for first- and second-year students and university-operated Greek houses. To accommodate winter break move-out, the following parking lots will be available for short-term parking for parents/families through Thur...
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ITS CARE Centers adjust hours for winter break
The ITS CARE Centers will observe winter break with the following operating hours: Thursday, Dec. 20: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, to Friday, Jan. 4: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays only Closed all university holidays In addition, the ITS CARE Center in the Sears Building will be closed for ren...
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Meeting time set for Thursday's discussion of new tuition-assistance consortium
A meeting to discuss Case Western Reserve University joining The Tuition Exchange will be held from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20, in Nord Hall 310. Yesterday, the university announced it joined a consortium of more than 600 colleges and universities that provide tuition assistance to depe...
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School of Medicine researchers discover new molecule linked to late-stage breast cancer
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a molecule linked to more aggressive forms of breast cancer—a discovery that could point the way to potential cures. Until this study, the ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule called miR-181a had never before been tied to ...
Symantec antivirus software available for free download on Software Center
Symantec Endpoint Protection version 12.1.2 is available as a free download on the Software Center for CWRU students, faculty and staff using Windows, Macintosh and Linux computers. Per the university’s Acceptable Use Policy, faculty and staff are required to install and run this software on their ...
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Researchers Discover New Molecule Linked to Late-Stage Breast Cancer
CLEVELAND - Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a molecule linked to more aggressive forms of breast cancer – a discovery that could point the way to potential cures. Until this study, the ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule called miR-181a had never before...
CWRU joins consortium to provide employees’ dependents tuition assistance
Case Western Reserve has joined a consortium of more than 600 colleges and universities that provide tuition assistance to dependents of individuals who work at participating schools. Campus families with children planning to attend college—particularly those who would enroll in 2013—are encouraged...
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Nominate a professor for the Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Does your favorite fall semester professor in an undergraduate course deserve to be recognized? Nominate him or her for the Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. This prestigious award is presented to two undergraduate teachers each year at Commencement. Online nominations ...