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CWRU School of Medicine forms Coronavirus Task Force
Faculty researchers from across campus stepping up to lend their expertise The Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has established a Coronavirus Task Force, led by immunologist Rafick-Pierre Sekaly and virologist Jonathan Karn. Since its inception less than two weeks ago, an…
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CWRU officers respond to flooding near campus, rescue driver
Even as Case Western Reserve continues to respond to issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, its community also contended with near-record-high waters over the weekend. Heavy rains late Saturday into Sunday morning led the Cuyahoga River to crest at 21.62 feet, its seventh-highest mark ever,…
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Amid outbreak, Case Western Reserve launches free MOOC: Supporting Entrepreneurship in a Global Crisis
Builds on Beyond Silicon Valley—a free online course taken by 175,000+ students from 190 countries—and offers new content to guide and inspire entrepreneurs during challenging economic times ahead In the wake of global economic disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Veale Institute for…
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Seeking your stories and videos: Share acts of kindness, community at Case Western Reserve
The past few weeks have been a time of incredible tumult for individuals at Case Western Reserve—and around the country and world. Amid a global pandemic of COVID-19, many of the university’s faculty, staff and students have suddenly transitioned to learning, teaching and working remotely, all…
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CWRU leaders authorize “test-optional” admissions for students entering in fall 2021
University acts in response to SAT/ACT testing cancellations In response to standardized test cancellations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Case Western Reserve University on Wednesday adopted a “test-optional” admissions policy for students entering in the fall of 2021. Richard Bischoff, the…
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CWRU to award 2020 Inamori Ethics Prize to Judge Silvia Alejandra Fernández de Gurmendi
Leading figure in international justice, humanitarian law and human rights The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University will award Judge Silvia Alejandra Fernández de Gurmendi, a leading figure in international justice, humanitarian law and human…
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Fellowship program for senior nurse executives announced
Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing partners with nursing organizations, finance group to launch first class An innovative five-part program designed to enhance and expand the development of senior nurse executive leaders will welcome its first…
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From Our Campus to Space: E-Week 2020
Astronaut Don Thomas brings star power to Case Western Reserve campus Feb. 17-18 Astronaut and Northeast Ohio native Don Thomas is coming home this week, back to the Case Western Reserve University campus where he said his space career really took off. Thomas is a four-time Shuttle mission…
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Novel drug therapy shows promise to increase quality and quantity of procured kidneys available for transplant
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH), Cleveland Clinic and Lifebanc (a Northeast Ohio organ-procurement organization) have developed a new way to preserve donated kidneys—a method that could extend the number…
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Flu season hits across the U.S. and at CWRU; get tips for minimizing your risk
While concerns about novel coronavirus continue to capture headlines, this year’s flu season is experiencing a “second peak” of illness reports in the U.S.—a trend also reflected in visits to University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) at Case Western Reserve. After dropping significantly in…