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Notes of influence: CWRU professor explains music’s role in shaping society
From ancient ritual practices to modern-day digital streaming, music has served as an expressive outlet for individuals while fostering a sense of community and belonging among different cultures for centuries. Each year on June 21, World Music Day (also known as Fête de la Musique) highlights the...
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One in six Black men will develop prostate cancer, but for some, preventative screenings are a cause for concern
Essence: David Miller, associate dean of academic affairs and student services, explained the importance of Black men having access to prostate exams, as well as the anxiety men have about such screenings. “What I have found out is you have to explain it to Black men, why their risk is higher, and ...
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ӰƵ faculty member and child psychologist Lisa Damour consults on Disney Pixar's Inside Out 2
A whimsical scene in Disney Pixar's highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2, might best describe the internal conflict of a typical teenager: The personified, animated emotions inside the main character, Riley Anderson, who’s experiencing a range of new emotions as an adolescent, decide to take a wr...
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4 signs your body is telling you it’s time to take a break
TIME Magazine: Jennifer King, assistant professor and co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity, offered tips on paying more attention to warning signs of burnout. “The problem is, we become conditioned early on to stop listening to our bodies,” she said. “A cascade of changes happen in the...
Robert L. Fischer promoted to full professor
ӰƵ's Board of Trustees has promoted Associate Professor Robert L. Fischer to full professor effective July 1, 2024. His outstanding research contributions and dedication have led to this well-deserved promotion. Fischer, who earned a PhD and a master's in public policy ...
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Laura Voith nominated for Diversity Scholars Network membership
Laura Voith, associate professor, was nominated and selected to be in the Diversity Scholars Network run by the National Center for Institutional Diversity at University of Michigan. The Diversity Scholars Network is a scholarly community committed to advancing understandings of historical and con...
The power of place
Alumna Alesha Washington, CEO of the Seattle Foundation, brings a Cleveland-born sense of community to the Pacific Northwest Nonprofits played a crucial role in Alesha Washington's upbringing in Cleveland—and provided her first lessons about community-serving organizations. She attended preschool ...
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Unlocking the transformative power of incorporating music in family life: A Family Guide to Parenting Musically
ӰƵ Professor Lisa Huisman-Koops offers research, encouragement for families looking to integrate music into their lives You don’t need to be musically inclined to parent musically. But incorporating music in your family’s daily life can foster deeper connections with ea...
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Racial disparities in cognitive decline
Research highlights value of social networks Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General raised an alarm: We're experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation associated with greater risks of diseases and even premature death. Now, a study co-authored by ӰƵ's Ann Nguyen, PhD, exami...
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Cycles of trauma
The ongoing tragedy of children exposed to violence Gun violence is the leading cause of death among children in the United States—a trend that's only worsened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what are the lives like of children who are shot—and live? ӰƵ researchers ...