From the health benefits of Ozempic to the historic presidential election—as well as the ever-evolving frontiers of science and engineering—Case Western Reserve University faculty were part of the year’s biggest stories.
In 2024, our faculty continued to be key contributors to the national and international dialogue on a range of critical issues, from the growing influence of artificial intelligence to the complexities of global climate change. Their expertise was featured in major media outlets—from CNN to Fox News, and The New York Times to The Washington Post—helping to frame conversations that shaped public policy, business decisions and scientific advancements.
Read on to explore the many ways our faculty not only explained the news behind the headlines, but often shaped the stories themselves.
Winter
Ohio Woman Who Miscarried Faces Charge That She Abused Corpse: New York Times: Jessie Hill, associate dean for research and faculty development and the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law, and Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law
There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It: Wired: Mark Cameron, an associate professor at the School of Medicine
Ohio transgender candidate disqualified for only including legal name, not former name, on petitions CNN News Service: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law
Ozempic and Wegovy Users Had Less Risk of Suicidal Thoughts in Large Study New York Times: Rong Xu, professor at the School of Medicine
The NRA’s Wayne’s World Era is Over Slate, What’s Next: Matthew Lacombe, the Alexander P. Lamis Associate Professor in American Politics in the Department of Political Science
Mickey Mouse should help other characters to escape copyright Financial Times: Elizabeth Rosenblatt, the Oliver C. Schroeder Jr. Distinguished Research Scholar and associate director of the Spangenberg Center for Law
FDA finds no evidence that Ozempic, similar drugs cause suicidal thoughts in preliminary evaluation CNN: Rong Xu, professor at the School of Medicine
Supreme Court weighs conservative plea to weaken federal agencies NBC News: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law
Supreme Court order threatens more delays for smog rule Politico: Victor Flatt, Coleman P. Burke Chair in Environmental Law and the associate director of the Burke Center for Environmental Law
Unpicking the Mystery of the Body’s ‘Second Brain’ Wired: Marissa Scavuzzo, a postdoctoral fellow at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Why are self-driving cars exempt from traffic tickets in San Francisco? The Guardian: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-BakerHostetler Professor of Law
Managing and treating metabolic syndrome PBS, Next Avenue: Ian Neeland, associate professor in the School of Medicine
How to Cope With Becoming an Empty Nester Parents Magazine: Eileen Anderson, the Anne Templeton Zimmerman MD Professor in Bioethics at the School of Medicine
Welcome to r/decaf, the Anti-Caffeine Subreddit Where No Coffee Is a Religion Rolling Stone: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine
How the deal that made Musk the world’s richest person could unravel Washington Post: Anat Alon-Beck, associate professor of law
Scientists Are Now Close to Finding a Mysterious Planet That Explains Strange Cosmic Phenomena, Study Reports Vice News: Harsh Mathur, physics professor at the College of Arts and Sciences
‘Betrayal’: Ukrainian Americans distressed over stalled military aid for Zelenskyy’s fight against Putin NBC News: George Jaskiw, professor of psychiatry at the School of Medicine
Powell’s deficit warnings jostle lawmakers, economists The Hill: Jonathan Ernest, an assistant professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
LetsGetChecked Diabetes Test 2024 Review Sports Illustrated: Betul Hatipoglu, professor of medicine at the School of Medicine
China’s Property Bubble Bust Is Beginning To Look Like Japan’s International Business Times: Juscelino Colares, the Schott-van den Eynden Professor of Law
The EU Is Pushing Tech Titans to Help Preserve Fair and Free Elections. Can the U.S. Do the Same? Inc: Steven Stransky, adjunct professor at the School of Law
This practice can drastically reduce your risk of getting dementia MarketWatch: Seneca Block, a music therapist and an adjunct instructor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine
Handwringing over Biden’s age has Democrats worried about a repeat of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s refusal to step down Business Insider: Justin Buchler, associate professor of political science
5 charts that show why Americans are currently in a better place ‘both economically and psychologically’CNBC: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
I teach the psychology of family murder. Here’s what we can learn from Gypsy Rose. MSNBC: Susan Hatters-Friedman, the Phillip Resnick Professor of Forensic Psychiatry and an adjunct professor at the School of Law
Three reasons why so many migrants want to cross from Mexico to US BBC News: Aleksandar Cuic, director of the Immigration Clinic at the School of Law
Spring
Is a president above the law? Supreme Court to decide Christian Science Monitor: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law
The ‘subversive spirituality’ of Bob Marley is still being overlooked CNN: Deepak Sarma, professor in the Department of Religious Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences
What’s the difference between a software engineer and software developer? Fortune: Vipin Chaudhary, the Kevin J. Kranzusch Professor at the Case School of Engineering
US Supreme Court rules Colorado cannot ban Trump from presidential ballot BBC News: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law
Older US adults should get another COVID-19 shot, advisers say Associated Press: David Canaday, professor at the School of Medicine
Nvidia Hits $2T Valuation; How High Can Its Shares Go? International Business Times: Gregory Harmon, assistant professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
Backlogged with blockbuster cases, Supreme Court takes on Trump Washington Post: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law
Woman Who Worked Out 5 Times A Week Shocked After Finding Lump Newsweek: Daniel Spratt, a professor at the School of Medicine
CWRU researchers announce new, noninvasive test for oral cancer U.S. News & World Report: Aaron Weinberg, chair and professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the School of Dental Medicine
Will mortgage interest rates drop after the Fed’s March meeting? Here’s what experts predict CBS News: Jonathan Ernest, an assistant professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
Experts alarmed over AI in military as Gaza turns into “testing ground” for US-made war robots Salon: Jessica Wolfendale, professor of philosophy at the College of Arts and Sciences
What Is Ammonia Used For? 11 Surprising Ways to Use It Around the Home Reader’s Digest: Metin Karayilan, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry
Blood test shows 83% accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer in trial United Press International: Ronald Charles, assistant professor of surgery at the School of Medicine
Hidden Cameras: What Travelers Need to Know New York Times: Raymond Ku, the John Homer Kapp Professor of Law
What Are the Secrets to Aging Well? U.S. News & World Report: Saket Saxena, assistant professor at the School of Medicine
How Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Can Affect the Risk of Dying by Cancer and Heart Disease Healthline: Fredrick Schumacher, associate professor in the Department of Population & Quantitative Health Sciences at the School of Medicine
Hurry up and wait: Trump’s classified documents case is mired in delays that may run past election Associated Press: Kevin McMunigal, professor of law
The Giving Tree gave too much. Belle was a prisoner. What are we teaching kids about love? Yahoo: Laura Voith, associate professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in collapse of FTX crypto exchange CBS News: Anat Alon-Beck, associate professor of law
Junk fees: Who gets hit and which banks are the worst offenders? Consumer Affairs: Cathy Mansfield, senior instructor in law
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX buddies and what happens to them next Quartz: Eric Chaffee, the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar and associate director of the Center for Business Law
The 9 germiest places in an office Huffington Post: Shanina Knighton, adjunct associate professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Gazing Skyward, and Awaiting a Moment of Awe New York Times: Deepak Sarma, professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the College of Arts and Sciences
Antarctica holds a treasure trove of meteorites. Why are they disappearing? National Geographic: Ralph Harvey, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences
Asking yourself Socratic questions can calm your irrational thoughts CNN: James Overholser, professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences
Republican states step up legal threats to Joe Biden’s climate agenda Financial Times: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and director of the Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law, Sharona Hoffman, Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law
People online took less than 24 hours to find a man accused of ghosting his pregnant wife. The law seems to be on their side Business Insider: Andrew Zashin, adjunct professor at the School of Law
100 most influential women’s in U.S. finance Barron’s: Ivy Zelman, adjunct professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
Are orange peels good for plants? Learn how to use this food waste effectively in your yard Homes & Gardens: Sarah Warner, farm associate at the University Farm
Trump’s critics love to see Truth Social’s stock price crash. He can still cash out big. USA Today: Eric Chaffee, the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar and associate director of the Center for Business Law
Ozempic isn’t linked to suicidal thoughts, U.S. and European health agencies find NBC News: Rong Xu, professor at the School of Medicine
Share of US Catholics backing legal abortion rises as adherents remain at odds with church USA Today: Jonathan Tan, the Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor in Catholic Studies
10 Best Lip Balms With SPF to Protect Your Pout, Approved by Dermatologists Glamour: Rosanne Paul, assistant professor of dermatology
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity CNN: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities: A Model for Aging in Place PBS, Next Avenue: Georgia Anetzberger, assistant adjunct professor at the School of Medicine
Noisy toys are about to get noisier Washington Post: Andrew Garner, clinical professor at the Schubert Center for Child Studies
Trump Defense: ‘Nothing wrong with trying to influence an election’ CNN: Kevin McMunigal, professor of law
Summer
Swimming with My Daughters The New Yorker: Mary Grimm, associate professor in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences
How cleaning product chemicals called ‘quats’ may affect the brain Washington Post: Paul Tesar, Dr. Donald and Ruth Weber Goodman Professor of Innovative Therapeutics and director of the Institute for Glial Sciences at the School of Medicine, and Erin Cohn, lead author and graduate student in the School of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program
US moves to reclassify marijuana in historic shift BBC News: Kevin McMunigal, professor of law
Tattoo aftercare: Tips and the best products to use for healing, according to experts NBC News: Rosanne Paul, an assistant professor of dermatology
E. Coli Has Been Found in Ground Beef and Walnuts. Here’s What to Know. New York Times: Robert Bonomo, professor of medicine at the School of Medicine
Yes, It’s Possible To Eat Too Much Protein—Here Are The Telltale Signs Women’s Health: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and an instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine
Law’s Kevin McMunigal discusses witness testimony in Trump hush money trial CNN: Kevin McMunigal, professor of law
How to Counter Learned Helplessness PBS: Elizabeth Short, professor of psychological science
Biden Is Trying to Buy EVs Time With New Tariffs on China. It Might Not Work Wired: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics
America’s Population Time Bomb Newsweek: Kylie Meyer, assistant professor at the School of Medicine
Long-Distance Running May Have Evolved to Help Humans Chase Prey to Exhaustion Smithsonian Magazine: Scott Simpson, anatomy professor in the School of Medicine
Case Western’s Daniel Julius on unionization: General trend is upwards for the time being CNBC: Daniel Julius, visiting professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
Could banning noncompetes help close the gender gap? Politico: Ayesha Bell Hardaway, professor of law and the director of the Social Justice Institute
How to Retire in Africa for $1,200 a Month U.S. News & World Report: Richard Boyatzis, distinguished university professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
ADHD diagnoses are rising. 1 in 9 U.S. kids have gotten one, new study finds NPR: Max Wiznitzer, a professor of pediatric neurology at the School of Medicine
Scientists Are Studying Weight-Loss Drugs for Way More Than Weight Loss Time Magazine: Ian Neeland, associate professor at the School of Medicine
This Common Sleep Issue Could Be a Warning Sign of Heart Disease, According to Cardiologists Parade: Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the School of Medicine
Will More IRS Funding Mean More Audits? U.S. News & World Report: Mary Sasmaz, assistant professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
Trump convicted in hush money trial, likely faces fine and probation as first-time offender CNBC: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law
The billionaires rallying behind Trump after his conviction BBC News: Justin Buchler, associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the College of Arts and Sciences
Car Wars The New Yorker: Sue Helper, the Frank Tracy Carlton Professor of Economics
‘Enormous potential’: weight-loss drugs cut cancer risk by a fifth, research shows The Guardian: Benjamin Liu, resident physician at the School of Medicine, Cindy Lin, an internal medicine resident at the School of Medicine
Biden and gun control advocates want to flip an issue long dominated by the NRA Associated Press: Matthew Lacombe, the Alexander P. Lamis Associate Professor in American Politics in the Department of Political Science
Zero percent down mortgages might help more first-time homebuyers break into the housing market—but there are caveats Fortune Magazine: Cathy Mansfield, senior instructor in law
What is a good interest rate on a savings account? CNN: Gregory Harmon, assistant professor of banking and finance at the Weatherhead School of Management
4 Signs Your Body Is Telling You It’s Time to Take a Break TIME Magazine: Jennifer King, an assistant professor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and assistant director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity
One In Six Black Men Will Develop Prostate Cancer, But For Some, Preventative Screenings Are A Cause For Concern Essence: David Miller, associate professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Student Services at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
FDA reverses ban on Juul products as Supreme Court may weigh in on vapes Washington Post: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law
Prion Disease Is Spreading in Deer. Here’s What We Know About the Risk to Humans Gizmodo: Brian Appleby, professor of neurology and the director of the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center at the School of Medicine
The Big Loser in Tesla’s Shareholder Vote Is Delaware Wall Street Journal: Anat Alon-Beck, assistant professor of law
The Two Women Who Wrote as ‘Michael Field’ The Atlantic: Walt Hunter, chair of the English department in the College of Arts and Sciences
U.S. Supreme Court blocks the EPA’s plan to combat interstate air pollution NPR, All Things Considered: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law
Glass of wine on the plane? Think again, research advises The National Post: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and an instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine,
Rybelsus Vs. Ozempic: Similarities and How the Drugs Differ, According to Endocrinologists Prevention: Betul Hatipoglu, professor at the School of Medicine
Another Study Suggests GLP-1 Meds Could Ease Alcoholism U.S. News & World Report: Rong Xu, professor and director of the Center for AI in Drug Discovery at the School of Medicine, and Pamela B. Davis, The Arline H. and Curtis F. Garvin Research Professor at the School of Medicine
45 Small Garden Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space Parade: Sarah Warner, greenhouse manager at the Case Western Reserve University Farm
Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds CNN: Rong Xu, a professor of biomedical informatics at the School of Medicine
Wins at the ballot box for abortion rights still mean court battles for access ABC News: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law
How to Save Yourself from Sun Poisoning, According to Doctors Who Treat It GQ Magazine: Rosanne Paul, assistant professor of dermatology at the School of Medicine
Ozempic and Mounjaro may also lower your risk of obesity-linked cancer National Geographic: Lindsey Wang, researcher at the School of Medicine
A Look at Gas Prices Around the World U.S. News & World Report: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
Ohio will have open Senate seat in 2025 if JD Vance wins VP. Who could Gov. DeWine appoint? USA Today: Justin Buchler, assistant professor of political science in the College of Arts and Sciences
The kids are not alright, and we really need to do something about it Alex Pierson Show, Canadian Public Radio: Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Science
Tooth Loss Could Point to Serious Heart Issues U.S. News & World Report: Anita Aminoshariae, professor at the School of Dental Medicine
Best business bank accounts for LLC in August 2024 CNN: Lakshmi Balasubramanyan, an associate professor of banking and finance at the Weatherhead School of Management
Pioneering Advanced Geospatial Techniques for Global Agricultural Monitoring The Nation: Olatunde David Akanbi, a doctoral student and researcher in the Case School of Engineering
Red Flags in Proposals: Did You Get a ‘Shut Up Ring?’ Newsweek: Eileen Anderson, Anne Templeton Zimmerman MD Professor in Bioethics
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers NPR: Benjamin Liu and Cindy Lin, residents at the School of Medicine
SEC accused of ‘censorship’ over politically sensitive audit paper Financial Times: John Keyser, assistant professor at the Weatherhead School of Management
Why Diseases Caused by Fungi Are So Frightening Gizmodo: Mahmoud Ghannoum, professor at the School of Medicine
The best gardening shoes, according to gardeners NBC News: Sarah Akovic, a regenerative farmer and the university’s greenhouse manager
How much radiation Starliner astronauts may have been exposed to while waiting to come home ABC News: Stan Gerson, dean of the School of Medicine
9 Weird Symptoms Cardiologists Say You Should Never Ignore Time Magazine: Heather Gornik, professor in the School of Medicine
To Play or Not to Play With Your Kid? The Atlantic: Sandra Russ, Distinguished University Professor and Louis D. Beaumont University Professor
Fall
What Are The New XEC COVID Variant Symptoms And When Will It Hit The U.S.? Doctors Explain What To Watch For Women’s Health: Amy Edwards, associate professor at the School of Medicine and Mark Cameron, associate professor in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at the School of Medicine
Dark web researcher warned Columbus, Ohio, residents ransomware attack was bigger than mayor said. The city is suing him CNBC: Raymond Ku, the John Homer Kapp Professor of Law
The Supreme Court may have a shot to strike down Section 230 after a child’s death was blamed on a ‘blackout challenge’ seen on TikTok Business Insider: Elizabeth Rosenblatt, the Oliver C. Schroeder Jr. Distinguished Research Scholar and associate director of the Spangenberg Center for Law
Jeff Bezos’ old neighbor says his broker cheated him out of millions when the Amazon founder bought his $79 million Miami mansion—and legal experts say he has a case Fortune: Anat Alon-Beck, assistant professor at the School of Law
These are the best ways to get your protein National Geographic: Hope Barkoukis, chair of the Department of Nutrition
This Brain Implant Lets People Control Amazon Alexa With Their Minds Wired: Emily Graczyk, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering
Trump Versus Harris: 6 Top Retirement Issues at Stake in the Presidential Election U.S. News & World Report: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center
Scientists Invent Real Luke Skywalker Artificial Hand Gizmodo: Dustin Tyler, the Kent H. Smith II Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Case School of Engineering
What latest FBI data shows about violent crime BBC News: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Why the Hunter’s Moon Should Be on Your Family Calendar Parents Magazine: Chris Mihos, the Worcester R. and Cornelia B. Warner Professor of Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences
What to Know About E. Coli New York Times: Robert A. Bonomo, professor in the School of Medicine
How Donald Trump’s Business Empire Would Thrive Under Second Term Newsweek: Eric Chaffee, professor and the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar at the School of Law
Judge permanently blocks law that banned most Ohio abortions. Here’s what to know. Washington Post: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law
Millions of people celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know NPR: Deepak Sarma, professor and Inaugural Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences
If Political Stress Is Giving You ‘Electsomnia,’ Experts Have Sleep Tips Scientific American: Sally Ibrahim, assistant professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine
Fearing Election Day violence, local cops are becoming fast experts in election law Politico: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law
Presidential candidates silent on opioid crisis beyond ‘war on drugs’ rhetoric: ‘It’s easier to point fingers’ The Guardian: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine
Russia’s defense sector is running on overdrive — but firms are warning of bankruptcy Business Insider: Roman Sheremeta, associate professor in the Weatherhead School of Management
Trump has shaped the Supreme Court, but it could still hinder his agenda NBC News: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law
Bookstores Are Setting Up Readers on ‘Blind Dates’ With Books New York Times: Vera Tobin, associate professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at the College of Arts and Sciences
NASA Webb Revelations Challenge Traditional Theory of Gravity Newsweek: Stacy McGaugh, professor and director of astronomy
New Approach to Fight Huntington’s Disease Shows Early Promise U.S. News & World Report: Xin Qi, professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the School of Medicine
Ancient climate reconstruction challenges timing of Andes mountains uplift MSN: Darin Croft, professor of anatomy and biology
Want to reduce food waste at Thanksgiving? Cook less. Washington Post: Melissa Pflugh Prescott, an assistant professor of nutrition at the School of Medicine
Anyone over 50 should be getting these 5 vaccines, doctors say Fox News: Amy Edwards, associate professor in the School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics
What to Do If Your Head Really Hurts Consumer Reports: Naveen George, assistant professor of neurology
Musk’s Slashing of the Federal Budget Faces Big Hurdles New York Times: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law
School of Law’s Juscelino Colares discusses Trump’s tariff threats with Fox News” Fox News: Juscelino Colares, the Schott-van den Eynden Professor of Business Law at the School of Law
Meghan Trainor Says She ‘Cannot Smile’ Due To This Popular Botox Trend. Is This Common?Huffington Post: Rosanne Paul, an assistant professor in the department of dermatology at the School of Medicine
The awkward parallels between the Biden and Trump convictions BBC News: Kevin McMunigal, professor of law
The Surprising Relationship Between Oral Health and IBD TIME Magazine: Andre Paes, associate professor at the School of Dental Medicine
Police departments across U.S. are starting to use artificial intelligence to write crime reports CNBC: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-Baker Hostetler Professor of Law
Primary Care vs. Research: Which Med School Is Right for You? U.S. News & World Report: Lia Logio, vice dean for medical education at the School of Medicine