Media
October 02, 2025
Weatherhead’s Jonathan Ernest warns political pressure on the Fed could threaten long-term stability
Political meddling may harm the economy in the long term Washington Examiner: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, warned that increasing political pressure on the Federal Reserve—such as calls for firings or investigations—could threaten its independence.…
October 02, 2025
How to spot and slow the spread of social media misinformation Spectrum News: Kalle Lyytinen, the Iris S. Wolstein Professorship in Management Design at Weatherhead School of Management, highlighted the speed and scale of disinformation on social media, driven by algorithms that favor…
October 02, 2025
Cleveland researcher gets closer to new restorative treatment for multiple sclerosis The Land: Paul Tesar, the director of the Institute for Glial Sciences and the Dr. Donald and Ruth Weber Goodman Professor of Innovative Therapeutics at the School of Medicine, said he and his team are…
October 01, 2025
Government shutdown may impact Ohio National Guard pay Spectrum News: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, explained that while federal agencies shut down without appropriations, military functions continue. He noted federally deployed guardsmen may face delayed pay…
October 01, 2025
Government shutdown has major local impact WJW: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said government shutdowns leave agencies unable to answer questions, create backlogs and erode public trust. He warned federal workers living paycheck to paycheck will feel the impact…
October 01, 2025
Government shutdown means Fed lacks crucial data as it considers rate cuts MarketWatch: Mark Schweitzer, associate professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said missing “gold-star” government data makes it hard for the Fed to act, adding he’d “definitely be going on hold.” The…
October 01, 2025
What are the main takeaways from the Hegseth, Trump military speech? CBS News: Jonathan Flint French, associate at the Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence, noted that President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth’s military address aimed to boost morale, project strength and reinforce…
October 01, 2025
The best aloe vera gels of 2025, tested by editors and dermatologists Women's Health: Rosanne Paul, associate professor of dermatology at the School of Medicine, advised that the best aloe vera comes straight from the plant—free of preservatives, dyes, fragrances and alcohol. She recommended…
October 01, 2025
How a CWRU prof and a local mechanic created a robotic road painting system cleveland.com: Wyatt Newman, professor emeritus of electrical, computer and systems engineering at Case School of Engineering, demonstrated RoadPrinz, the robotically controlled road-painting system he developed with a…
October 01, 2025
Trump administration floats declaring national housing emergency, but will it make housing more affordable? Mortgage Research Network: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said housing prices have risen far faster than living costs, warning that buyer tax…