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Exactly 100 years ago, Frances Payne Bolton gifted Western Reserve University the largest endowment of its time to create an independent school of nursing. As celebratory centennial events take place throughout the year, Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Nurses Month (recognized in May) offer the…

Every year, countless individuals look forward to Cinco de Mayo (May 5) as a day to shamelessly enjoy tacos and similar Hispanic foods. Yet, there are many misconceptions associated with the day—down to its origins, which are often associated with Mexico's independence from Spain (an act that…

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an annual observance honoring the impact individuals of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American heritage have had on American society. Here in Cleveland, members of the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ community can learn…

President Kaler praises Vinson’s contributions; names Dean Joy K. Ward to serve as interim provost Ben Vinson III ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ President Eric W. Kaler announced today that Provost Ben Vinson III will step down June 30 to lead Howard University, a nationally renowned historically Black…

With spring semester classes at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ ending today (May 1), students are hunkering down to study for finals, and faculty and staff members are wrapping up grading and other end-of-year tasks. Need a break from the books or the influx of work? Start planning your summer…

Law, medical school lists to be published at some later date After months of heated debate about the value and validity of U.S. News & World Report’s law and medical school rankings, the magazine belatedly released all graduate and professional school results today—except the ones for those…

From making history in the medical field to providing resources to those in need and helping to change lives, today’s students at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ are impressive. Their efforts build upon those of the generations of students to come before them, each of whom made a lasting impact on…

Every time you bring reusable bags to the grocery store, opt to take public transit instead of driving, or check if something is recyclable before you toss it in the trash can, you are helping our planet. To be sure, big actions are needed to alleviate the growing concerns around climate change.…

Erkki Somersalo has spent four decades working to solve a mathematical uncertainty. His quest: to perfect the flawed complex computer modeling behind real-world applications, from biomedical imaging to predicting climate change. Starting this fall, the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ professor of…

According to a national school climate survey conducted by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), 86% of LGBTQ+ students report experiencing harassment or assault because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, and 84% of trans students report feeling…