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One need not travel far to see where Professor of Art History and Art Elina Gertsman found inspiration for her new book, The Middle Ages in 50 Objects (Cambridge University Press, 2018). All of the 50 pieces that she and her co-author, Barbara H. Rosenwein (Loyola University, Chicago), explore in…

Recent turnover on the United States Supreme Court has positioned ����APP Law Professor Jonathan Adler as a frequent commentator for major media outlets. In the past few weeks, Adler has provided his insight on CNN and for The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today…

As a sophomore nursing student, Edward C. Bennett Jr. stepped into an elevator one day feeling overwhelmed. By the time he stepped out, he’d gained two new mentors and a clear sense of direction. Bennett had given then-postdoctoral scholars Kathy Wright (now at Ohio State University) and Lenette…

Xueting Du, a student in the Weatherhead School of Management’s Master of Science in Management – Finance program, died earlier this month following a medical emergency. She was 23. “Xueting will be remembered for her dedication and hard work in the MSM Finance program but most importantly, she…

Courtesy of CWRU Athletics ����APP equipment manager Hugh Marshall, who touched the lives of thousands of members of the community during his over-30 years of service to the campus, passed away Thursday, June 14, at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer. “Hugh inspired…

When you try on an outfit at a retail shop and it doesn’t fit, you can try on another size. But what if you’re purchasing traditional clothing from your native country thousands of miles away? After watching her mother struggle to get clothing from Nigeria, Chioma Onukwuire, a recent graduate from…

At commencement convocation Sunday, Robin Dubin stood at the podium on stage at the outset of the event and declared: “The 2018 commencement convocation ceremony of ����APP is hereby convened.” Dubin relished the moment, realizing it would be the last time she’d have the…

With commencement just a few days away, many on campus are preparing to walk across the stage and start the next phase of their life after years of hard work. We talked with graduating students from each school to see how they got here, what their time was like on campus and where they’re heading…

The lecture focused on materials science and engineering. But the student wanted an answer on another topic. “Why is the cost of the new residence hall so high?” Such is the lot of a faculty member who also has an administrative role—particularly when the position is among the most prominent in…

Almost a year and a half ago, Andrew Dupuis and Xyla Foxlin set out to make engineering more accessible for all with a new YouTube channel, “Beauty and the Bolt.” Recently, they took their mission to lawmakers in Washington, D.C., for CES on the Hill. The event, hosted by the Consumer Technology…