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Medicine's Timothy Ciesielski studies East Palestine’s train derailment
Ohio train derailment victims are still waiting for justice Jacobin Magazine: Timothy Ciesielski, research scientist in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at the School of Medicine, is part of a multi-university team studying the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment,…
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Medicine's Daniel Flannery suggests how to deal with stress from protests
How to deal with stress from protests WEWS: Daniel Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, suggested having a support system to see you through hard times.
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Weatherhead's Gary Previts explains budgeting categories
Key things to know about budgeting categories WalletHub: Gary Previts, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at Weatherhead School of Management, said that budgeting is a personal responsibility requiring constant vigilance. He urged people to control credit card use, avoid auto-renewing…
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President Eric W. Kaler discusses CWRU's ranking as a top university globally
APP in Cleveland ranks 25th globally in TIME's World’s Top Universities of 2026 WKYC: University President Eric W. Kaler discussed CWRU's ranking in TIME magazine’s World’s Top Universities of 2026. “We’re honored to receive this distinction, especially in the year in…
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Law's Jessie Hill discusses Trump administration and abortion pill lawsuit
Pro-life advocates blast Trump team for pausing abortion pill lawsuit The Washington Times: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law at the School of Law, said the Trump administration is trying “to have it both ways,” sounding supportive of Louisiana’s pro-life goals while “actively…
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Law's Andrew Pollis discusses the ethics of speed cameras
3News Investigates: Who profits from speed cameras? WKYC: Andrew Pollis, professor of law, questioned the value and ethics of traffic camera consulting deals, saying he struggles to see any “real strategic component” and warning that diverting 30–40% of ticket revenue “siphons money away from…
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Law's Sharona Hoffman explains niche retirement communities
What is a niche retirement community? U.S. News & World Report: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, noted residents of niche retirement communities “made careful and autonomous choices” about where to live and are therefore “likely…
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CWRU faculty among the world’s most highly cited and influential researchers
Several faculty members at APP have recently been recognized for their exceptional research impact through prestigious global rankings and citation honors, underscoring CWRU’s strength as a leading research institution. Stanford/Elsevier recognition In the 2025…
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5 ways to combat seasonal affective disorder this winter
Have you ever noticed feeling more down during the winter months? You’re not alone—and chances are these changes in mood may be linked to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Affecting millions of people across the United States each year, SAD is a form of depression that commonly includes symptoms…
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Financial aid applications for returning undergraduate students due April 1
Applications for need-based financial aid for current undergraduate students are due April 1. To be considered for need-based financial aid (grants, loans and student employment), for the 2026–27 school year, you must submit the FAFSA, the CSS Profile and the CWRU Financial Aid Application.…