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Medical students and partner organizations present Intersex Advocacy Series, with events beginning today
Lloyd Chen and Garrett Weskamp, members of the School of Medicine’s Class of 2023, recognize that when the term “LGBTQ+” is used, the “+” symbol represents a variety of genders and sexual orientations—and may obscure individuals’ unique experiences. One of those grouped communities is intersex, an…
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Get out the vote: CWRU offers resources on and after election day
Citizens across the United States will head to the polls to cast their votes today in the 2020 presidential election and other races at the national, state and local levels. Many resources are available to help ӰƵ faculty, staff and students engage in the political…
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CWRU/CSU Internet of Things Collaborative establishing pair of technology research hubs
$3.1 million grant from the Cleveland Foundation will support engaging with industry and community ӰƵ and Cleveland State University have received a $3.1 million, two-year grant from the Cleveland Foundation to further advance the Internet of Things Collaborative…
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Former University of Minnesota president to lead CWRU
Eric W. Kaler grew research, fundraising and graduation rates ӰƵ Board Chair Fred DiSanto announced today that the trustees have selected former University of Minnesota President Eric W. Kaler to lead the institution as of July 1, 2021. “Our university’s growing momentum…
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Faculty team organizes Mindfulness Matters Week for campus community
The last few months have been marked by unparalleled stress and anxiety for many, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the presidential election approaches. The ӰƵ community is no exception. To help students, faculty and staff cope during these challenging times, a…
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Social Justice Institute celebrates 10th anniversary with two-day event
Ten years ago, the ӰƵ Social Justice Institute was established to advance a critical mission: Examine the root causes of social injustice and develop innovative solutions—striving to create a just world. The Social Justice Institute (SJI) supports and facilitates…
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Homecoming 2020 provided opportunity for students, alumni and families to connect—virtually
Covered in yellows, reds, and leftover hints of green, the fall foliage on campus this weekend provided the perfect backdrop for the annual Homecoming and Family Weekend. Unfortunately, 2020 had other plans. This year, there would be no hugs from parents, no handshakes to former classmates and no…
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New ‘Conversations on JUSTICE’ series featuring former Inamori Ethics Prize winners LeVar Burton, Marian Wright Edelman, Farouk El-Baz and others
The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at ӰƵ will postpone their annual Inamori Ethics Prize events until 2021, and during the 2020-21 academic year, will instead provide space for a continuing conversation, examination and introspection on a topic…
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ӰƵ announces $2 million gift to support two endowed positions
Alumnus James C. Wyant’s most recent gift will benefit athletics and two schools As ӰƵ kicked off its first virtual homecoming weekend with the annual Blue Block Party, university leadership announced a $2 million commitment from alumnus James C. Wyant (CIT ’65) toward…
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Reflecting on CWRU’s first Master of Science in Nursing - Midwifery class as National Midwifery Week comes to a close
In 1985, five students became the first class of Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) to graduate from ӰƵ when they earned Master of Science in Nursing - Midwifery degrees from the Frances Payne Bolton (FPB) School of Nursing. Thirty-five years later, as the world…