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Congress approves $2M for ‘microgravity’ space research
Fiscal 2026 federal funding commitment supports APP’s ongoing and wide-ranging collaboration with NASA Glenn Research Center
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The legacy continues: Meet three Black student leaders at CWRU
This February, the APP community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…
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A family’s legacy of opportunity
Morton Brooks (CIT ’41) was a mathematically gifted student from an underprivileged family in 1930s Cleveland. Despite his talent and determination, the financial challenges of the Great Depression made higher education seem out of reach. Encouraged by his high school advisor to pursue…
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Parkinson's disease research study seeking participants
Do you have Parkinson's Disease? The Brain in Swallowing and Communication Lab at APP is seeking participants for a research study measuring tongue strength and imagery. Adults with Parkinson's disease may be eligible to participate. Details Questionnaires,…
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Nursing Dean Ronald Hickman discusses inspirational former dean May Wykle
She broke barriers as a nurse and, at 92, is still teaching at APP WEWS: May Wykle, professor emerita and former dean of Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, was featured as a healthcare pioneer as part of a new Western Reserve Historical Society exhibition. Wykle…
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Mandel School's Dan Flannery discusses the correlation between crime and the weather
Is Cleveland’s cold snap freezing crime? Here’s what the data says cleveland.com: Dan Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the school’s Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed the correlation between crime and the weather. “People are…
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Law's Ayesha Bell Hardaway weighs in on Colin Kaepernick's legacy
What do we make of Colin Kaepernick now? The Washington Post: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, professor at the School of Law and director of the Social Justice Institute, said the silence from today’s athletes is “very, very loud” and reflects Colin Kaepernick’s legacy: the punishment he endured may have…
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Law's Ayesha Bell Hardaway celebrates the signing of 'Tanisha’s Law'
Tanisha’s Law' officially signed, family celebrates Spectrum News: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, professor at the School of Law and director of the Social Justice Institute, praised former law students who helped draft “Tanisha’s Law,” noting they did the work “without course credit,” “without payment,”…
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Meet an engineering student cultivating a love of reading through her nonprofit organization
When Jube Augustino first considered her path to higher education, APP immediately stood out among her options. “I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, and Case Western Reserve offered both a great biomedical engineering program and research-intensive…
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Free Medical Clinic for Community Members
CWRU Remote Area Medical (RAM) is hosting a free, no ID or insurance required medical, dental, and vision clinic on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1. Services offered include general health exams, women's health exams, eye exams, and same-day glasses. Dental services offered include…