Inaugural event to explore town-gown partnerships nationwide

The colloquium, "Great Universities and their Cities" serves as the backdrop for the inauguration of Edward M. Hundert as CWRU's president. All inaugural events are sold out, but the colloquium keynote address and plenary session and the entire investiture ceremony will be webcast at www.cwru.edu/events/inauguration/frameindex.htm.

CWRU names Horwitz dean of medical school

The CWRU Board of Trustees has approved a recommendation to name Ralph I. Horwitz as vice president for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine at CWRU and as director of the Case Research Institute.

University, hospital receive $25 million for research facility

CWRU and University Hospitals of Cleveland have received a $25 million gift from Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein to name the new research building jointly owned and operated by the two institutions.

Study compares higher, lower-priced medications

Traditional water pills, or diuretic medications, were as good or better than more expensive, newer drugs in treating high blood pressure and preventing related heart disease complications.

Researchers discover results of lapse in health insurance

People with even short breaks in their health insurance coverage are less likely to seek crucial preventive care, according to a new study from researchers at the CWRU University School of Medicine and MetroHealth Medical Center.

Orchestra fits Severance stage

An anonymous donor has rented Severance Hall for $10,000 for one rehearsal and a concert to showcase the CWRU University Circle Orchestra in a free public performance.

Campus evaluates UWIN2

Nearly 500 CWRU faculty, staff and students attended and evaluated demonstrations from the two companies vying for the University-wide Integrated Information System (UWIN2).

Andre Thornton, a former Cleveland Indian All-Star and nationally known speaker, reflects on the importance the messages of Martin Luther King Jr. hold today.

Slovenian prof visits medical school

One of the new faces in the School of Medicine this year is Draga Stiblar-Martincic, a visiting professor from Slovenia.

In Memoriam: Pijan was director of Thwing

While recovering from recent surgery, Dorothy Pijan, director of Thwing Center and student activities, passed away January 19 at her home in Bratenahl.

Pieri leaves ESS to join undergraduate studies

Joseph W. Pieri, formerly assistant director of Educational Support Services, is the new assistant dean for Undergraduate Studies.