As director of university communications, Alaina Bartel leads a team responsible for driving impactful university-wide communications at CWRU.
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From watching a goose raise her goslings on a patio overlooking Bellflower Road to witnessing students she befriended walk at commencement, custodian Dawn Roberson has had a front-row seat to the heartwarming and transformative moments that make the ӰƵ campus more than…
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all the others.”
Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero said these words more than 2,000 years ago. And in the centuries to follow, both the practice and our understanding of this virtue have evolved into a well-studied…
From its frequent references in political speeches to its appearances in popular culture, the United States Constitution is perhaps the best-known document in the country. But beyond possibly having memorized its preamble in middle school, how much do you actually know about the law of the land?…
For weeks now, the Barbie movie has swept the globe. From Barbie becoming a secret client in a Progressive Insurance commercial, to custom pink Crocs and even a Malibu DreamHouse that was available to rent on Airbnb, the film—and its more than 100 partnerships—have influenced myriad facets of…
If the thought of what lurks in the ocean sends chills up your spine, you’re not alone—that’s known as thalassophobia, or a fear of large, deep bodies of water. And it’s a valid concern, being that more than 80% of the ocean remains unexplored to this day.
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month might be coming to a close, but sunshiney summer days—and the increased risk of dangerous sun exposure they can bring—are just around the corner in Cleveland. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million cases diagnosed annually,…
You’re always one decision away from a completely different life. That’s a lesson Sarah Shendy, ӰƵ’s newest police sergeant—who is believed to be the first Arab American Muslim female police sergeant in Ohio—learned at a young age.
Shendy, who will be sworn in…
For thousands of years, versions of the saying “laughter is the best medicine” have emerged in religious, scientific and popular literature—and for good reason. Laughter helps our neurological, physical, emotional, cognitive and social health and well-being in multiple ways.
To find out why…
The Kentucky Derby is the longest continuously held sporting event in the United States, with the first event being held in 1875—but chances are you don’t know much about it beyond its fanfare.
The 2023 Kentucky Derby—taking place May 6 in Louisville,…
Do you think you could summarize an 80,000-word dissertation in just 300 words? That’s the premise of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) competition, an event developed by the University of Queensland that’s now held at more than 900 institutions around the world, including ӰƵ…