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Complaint filed against Case Western Reserve University for alleged Palestinian discrimination
The Cleveland and Northern Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a civil rights complaint against Case Western Reserve University, accusing the school of discriminating against Palestinian students and their supporters. The complaint urges the U.S. Department of Education to investigate the university based on alleged...
Parma schools drop 2024 levy attempt amid county property reappraisal
Parma City School District is dropping a levy attempt for the November 2024 ballot as some residents potentially face large tax increases due to Cuyahoga County's reappraisal of property values. It’s been almost a decade and a half since the school district had a new operating levy approved, but Superintendent...
Cleveland residents working in social work can get free courses at Case Western Reserve
Case Western Reserve University is offering Cleveland residents working in social work fields a free chance to boost their education. It’s through a program called “Classroom Without Walls.” The initiative is part of the university’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Here’s...
Time running out to buy time at Cleveland State
The clock’s ticking at Cleveland State University. July 31 is the last work day for an unknown number of staff members who took a buyout deal offered by the cash-strapped university. A day later, full-time faculty members must indicate if they, too, want to take the voluntary buyout. It’s all unfolding just before the fall semester begins Aug. 26.
CWRU, OSU among top-tier Ohio medical schools in U.S. News & World Report: See 2024 rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Three Ohio universities were ranked as a top-tier medical schools for research in the United States, according to the new 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Programs Rankings released Tuesday. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University came out on top for Ohio schools....
Chagrin Falls High School football team will be washing cars this Sunday
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio -- If your car has several “wash me’s” written all over its exterior, it may be time for the Chagrin Falls High School football team to wet, wash and dry your ride. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday (July 28) at the downtown...
Kirtland Elementary School welcomes Missy Godina as new principal
The Kirtland School District has approved Missy Godina as the new principal of Kirtland Elementary School for the 2024-2025 academic year. The decision, made earlier this month, comes after an extensive search process that attracted 25 applicants, according to a news release. Godina succeeds Katy Nagaj, who has accepted a...
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools to tear down former Hilton Elementary on Mill Road
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio -- The Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District has decided to tear down the former Hilton Elementary School on Mill Road. On July 17, the Board of Education approved the demolition and assigned Architectural Vision Group Ltd. to engineer it. If you purchase a product or register for an...
FIVE STUNT Student-Athletes Selected to CSCA Academic Honor Roll
BEREA, Ohio – Five Baldwin Wallace University STUNT student-athletes have been named to the College STUNT Coaches Association (CSCA) Academic Honor Roll. In order to be recognized, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have completed a minimum of 24 credits at their current STUNT Institution.
Campus climate in spotlight at Hillel’s annual meeting
When most people think of antisemitic incidents, they refer to antisemitism during World War II and the Holocaust, where antisemitism involved wielding a swastika or engaging in Nazi propaganda. However, Sarah Hurwitz, author and former political speechwriter, said while people often think of antisemitism as the same now, it is...
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