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Four questions for the University Archivist
As APP marks its bicentennial, we celebrate the vital role the University Archives plays in preserving and sharing the stories of the people, programs and places that brought us to this milestone. Every day, archivists make it possible to explore images, records,…
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New study explores link between forgiveness, mental health among those leaving ‘high-demand’ religious groups
Research suggests forgiving one's former community may aid mental health recovery for those who have experienced harm
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How a childhood encounter shaped one student's destiny
How many of us know what we want to be when we’re 5 years old? For Hallie McLaughlin, a graduate student at APP's Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, it was a no-brainer. She was going to be a social worker, just like her mom. But what…
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Changing perspectives for good
A fellowship transformed his approach to business; his gift will help others do the same
Ed and Melinda Sadar in the mountains wearing winter gear
A generational commitment: Dual scholarships to support the next generation of leaders
For Ed (ADL '64, MED '68) and Melinda Melton Sadar (FSM '66), APP is more than just their alma mater—it is where their lifelong journey together began. After sharing glances in a Philosophy 101 class and then officially meeting in Thwing Hall, the couple is now…
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Bringing polymer science to life: PhD student Joel K. Linebach choreographs dance inspired by his engineering research
Linebach’s “PHASIC” will premiere this weekend at Cleveland Dance Festival
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Nonprofit Awareness Month...in your own words
In celebration of November Nonprofit Awareness Month, our team caught up with some of our nonprofit program alumni and asked them a few questions about their nonprofit-related experiences and inspirations. Here’s how they answered: Christine Henry (MNO ’95) has been employed by and…
Margaret Kennedy and David Pedlar at an outdoor cafe
Fueling advocacy through scholarship
Alumna establishes fund for future social work leaders
Students work with materials from Cleveland Museum of Art's Education Art Collection.
Centuries-old texts come alive for first-year students in CWRU-Cleveland Museum of Art partnership
When Denna Iammarino, lecturer at APP’s Department of English, began teaching her Academy Inquiry Seminars (AIQS) course—“What is a Book?: Art, Function, Form”—on campus, she hoped to offer students a more hands-on experience with various types of book…
Thiago Licias de Oliveira
A Dream 20 Years in the Making: Why I Chose Weatherhead
A dream 20 years in the making…