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CWRU law student presents case before the Sixth Circuit—at OSU’s Moritz College of Law
The ӰƵ School of Law Appellate Litigation Clinic took center stage on Oct. 27 during a special session of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, held at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Third-year student Damien Chafin went to bat for…
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View airport shuttle schedule ahead of Thanksgiving
ӰƵ students can take advantage of airport shuttle service ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Shuttles running between campus and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport will be available Wednesday, Nov. 26, and will operate at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Pickup…
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Join the 2026 Dr. Dorothy Pijan Student Leadership Awards Selection Committee
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership seeks faculty members to serve on the selection committee for the 2026 Dr. Dorothy Pijan Student Leadership Awards. This volunteer role helps recognize outstanding student leaders at ӰƵ and features a time commitment…
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From setback to startup: CWRU computer science student builds AI platform to prevent injuries
When third-year computer science student Sanjay Thiyagarajan suffered a sports injury that ended his playing days, he didn’t see it as the end of his athletic journey—he saw an opportunity to prevent others from experiencing the same thing. What began as a personal setback soon evolved into…
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Apply to be a tour guide
Undergraduate students with strong communication skills and a basic knowledge of ӰƵ are invited to apply to become a tour guide. In this position—administered through the Office of Undergraduate Admission—students will have the opportunity to lead tours, support…
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With corporate-sponsored research, Chris Wirth builds win-win collaborations with industry partners
Have you ever thought about the science behind the consistency of your shampoo? Or the intricate differences between the paints on your car and your walls? What about the coatings on your phone or inside food packaging? Chris Wirth has—a lot. He's dedicated his research career to complex…
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Meet an undergraduate student putting majors in theater and cognitive science into practice as an aspiring speech-language pathologist
Theater and cognitive science don’t seem to have much in common on the surface. But ӰƵ student Sydney Raby finds them to be the perfect combination for a future career as a speech-language pathologist. “I’ve always loved storytelling and understanding how people…
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Apply now for research fellowship in child and adolescent research
The Schubert Center is offering its annual Schubert Research Fellowship, giving undergraduate students the chance to gain hands-on experience in child and adolescent research. This paid fellowship is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors from all majors and backgrounds who are in good academic…
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Nutrition's Hope Barkoukis warns travelers against drinking tap water on a plane
We asked 7 nutrition experts what not to eat on a plane—here's their 'must avoid' list Travel+Leisure: Hope Barkoukis, chair of the nutrition department at the School of Medicine, warned travelers to avoid airplane tap water or ice, noting that plane water tanks “aren’t exactly germ-free.” She…
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Meet new faculty in the School of Nursing
The students in ӰƵ’s undergraduate Class of 2029 aren’t the only new faces on campus this semester. We also welcomed new faculty members across the university, including at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Read on to get to know some of those new faculty…