research
February 20, 2020
Rachel Lovell, research assistant professor at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, testified before the Ohio State Judiciary Committee on Feb. 20 in favor of Senate Bill 162, which would eliminate the statute of limitation for rape in Ohio. Read her full testimonial…
February 06, 2020
The federal government recently passed a bill making it a felony to torture, abuse and/or neglect animals. Violating the law carries up to a seven-year prison sentence. But what defines “abuse and neglect” is now up for debate. A new study by researchers at APP…
February 06, 2020
The federal government recently passed a bill making it a felony to torture, abuse and/or neglect animals. Violating the law carries up to a seven-year prison sentence. But what defines “abuse and neglect” is now up for debate. A new study by researchers at APP…
January 29, 2020
A team of researchers from APP analyzed five years’ worth of eviction data from the Cleveland Housing Court and spent several weeks in court interviewing those who were evicted. They found that the threat of homelessness is just one of the worries for those losing their…
January 15, 2020
David E. Biegel, PhD, the Henry L. Zucker Professor of Social Work Practice at the Mandel School, has received the 2020 Distinguished Career Achievement Award from the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Presented by one of the premier social work associations, this award recognizes…
January 13, 2020
To the Case Western Reserve Community: We start this decade amid significant uncertainty. From recent
military escalation in Iran to ongoing effects of climate change, the new year
dawns with ample cause for concern. Yet to me, it offers even greater reason for hope. Just last week, the American…
January 06, 2020
Warning: This article contains specific information related to sexual assaults and rapes in the Cleveland area. Larry McGowan is a sexual-assault offender, identified through the DNA testing of thousands of rape kits in Cleveland. He’s been linked to raping six women—killing one of them—during a…
December 16, 2019
Editor’s Note: After consultation with the Faculty Senate in 2014, the president’s annual State of the University report transitioned from a spoken address to a written account. Below is 2019’s edition. To the APP Community: It is
difficult to believe that this is my…
December 03, 2019
APP will celebrate undergraduate research and creative projects at Intersections: Symposium and Poster Session Friday, Dec. 6. Support of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) hosts this special event during which students can celebrate their success and…
November 06, 2019
Shadowing Case by Case will host a Research Fair Friday, Nov. 8, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Thwing Center atrium. During the fair, Case Wetern Reserve University undergraduate students will have the chance to explore research opportunities for the upcoming semester, summer and more. The Research…