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Women in science at CWRU—leading, innovating and inspiring
Across our campus, women working and studying in science are responsible for groundbreaking research, innovative discoveries and transformative education. In areas as diverse as engineering, cognitive science, healthcare and patent law, these role models are pushing boundaries and inspiring the next...
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PhD student Meechie Poston to present at National Organization of Forensic Social Work’s upcoming conference
Meechie Poston, a PhD student in social welfare, will present their poster at the 41st annual National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW) annual conference this spring. Poston will give a poster presentation on a literature review of the available research regarding housing modality and s...
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The role of Super Bowl commercials in shaping consumer culture
Super Bowl commercials have long been a cultural phenomenon, sparking conversations, laughter and even debate on social media in real time. But as technology and consumer habits evolve, so too do advertisers’ strategies. On Sunday (Feb. 9), this tradition will continue as millions worldwide tune in ...
Dean Voisin speaks with the Honorable Valerie Jarrett at 2025 MLK Jr. Convocation
Each year, ӰƵ honors Martin Luther King Jr.—the holiday, the man, the legend—with a celebration that includes a range of activities: workshops, films, panel discussions and acclaimed speakers. All members of the university and the community at large are invited to observ...
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Equity Corner: February 2025
Happy February! February is traditionally Black History Month in the United States, and while naming specific months to focus on the history of discrete populations is wrought with conflict, I feel like we benefit as a whole from recognizing that we (humans) have constructed race as well as other i...
Connecting theory, practice and generations with Scott Wilkes
A formative experience in field education Scott Wilkes called his field director from a phone booth on Broadway Avenue in uptown New York, not far from the Columbia University campus where he was getting his MSW. He was struggling in his field placement at Misericordia Hospital in the Bronx. “My...
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Mind games: Discover the cognitive impact of puzzles
Vera Tobin Whether solving a crossword, tackling a Sudoku or completing a jigsaw puzzle, engaging with brain teasers allows many to sharpen their minds by challenging them to think critically, solve problems and recognize patterns. To piece together some cognitive impacts of puzzles, The Daily sp...
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5 questions with... Christian McDaniel, MSW student and member of the CWRU Men's Basketball team
Splitting his time between the court and the classroom, Christian McDaniel is a graduate student-athlete chasing victories in both basketball and social work, driven by a passion for teamwork and community impact. 🏀 Learn more about McDaniel's experience as a Spartan in this segment from CWRU Athle...
Claudia Coulton and Dexter Voisin among top 2% most-cited researchers in world
Claudia J. Coulton, Distinguished University Professor and the Lillian F. Harris Professor Emerita, and Dexter R. Voisin, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Dean of Applied Social Sciences, are among the top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world, according to the Stanford University–Elsevier lis...
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First Year Cleveland: Fighting to reduce infant mortality
WKYC: Angela Newman-White, executive director of First Year Cleveland, housed within the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed her organization’s goals. She noted that Cuyahoga County’s infant mortality rate–defined as children who don’t live to see their first ...