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NIH grant to support increased diversity in science
The National Institutes of Health recently awarded a five-year, $540,000 grant to support a program designed by two Cleveland researchers to increase the diversity of the scientific workforce. The Intensive Summer Education Program in Translational Research for Underrepresented Students…
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Staff hybrid remote work forms now available; submission deadline is Oct. 1
As part of university preparations for the Oct. 1 transition to an updated hybrid remote work program, the Office of Human Resources has posted important documents to its website. Starting next month, staff eligible to participate in the hybrid work program must be physically on campus three days…
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Mt. Sinai Health Foundation awards medical school $2 million to accelerate new treatments for devastating diseases
Fellows program to attract leading researchers to collaborate with university and hospital colleagues to develop promising solutions—and get them to patients After helping to launch the careers of 30 medical school researchers, the Mt. Sinai Health Foundation is partnering again with Case Western…
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Renowned medieval art historian Elina Gertsman named Distinguished University Professor
Elina Gertsman’s interest in medieval art history may have developed, as she says, “simply by osmosis.” Growing up in Tallinn, Estonia, Gertsman was constantly surrounded by what she calls a “preternatural” beauty of this medieval town. As an art student she painted on its streets; when she was a…
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Daniel Flannery, a trailblazer in violence prevention, named Distinguished University Professor
Throughout his career, ӰƵ professor Daniel Flannery has focused on finding new ways of addressing some of society’s most pressing social problems. A prolific scholar, the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied…
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3 places to grab brunch in Cleveland
The concept of “brunch” (a combination of breakfast and lunch) can be traced back to British writer Guy Beringer, who was believed to have coined the term in the late 1800s to describe leisurely, post-hunting meals enjoyed on Sundays. Today, the tradition of brunch—regardless of day of the…
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Student Provost Search Committee listening session to be held Thursday
The Provost Search Committee will host a second listening session for students to provide them with an opportunity to share their input on the experiences and qualities they believe our next provost and executive vice president should possess. This listening session for students will be held via…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in September
Last week, we welcomed the newest ӰƵ students to our campus—their new home for the next four years. But whether you’re new to CWRU or a lifelong Clevelander, there’s always something to uncover in our beloved city and the surrounding areas. September is a busy time in…
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What can we expect in the wake of Hurricane Idalia? CWRU faculty share their expertise
After making landfall in Florida Wednesday morning at Category 3 strength, Hurricane Idalia was described as “violent,” “catastrophic,” and even “apocalyptic.” The storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people, halted air travel, prompted evacuations, sparked flash flooding and even…
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Supervisors: Register for tomorrow’s hybrid work webinar
Learn more about hybrid work updates and reporting processes during a noon to 1 p.m. webinar tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 31). While this session is designed primarily for supervisors and others involved in staff reporting processes, any faculty or staff member may attend. Pre-registration is…