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Annual Report 2023-2024

President Eric Kaler

Thank you

To the Case Western Reserve community,

In the past year, the progress we have made on advancing our three priorities—to elevate academic excellence, expand our research enterprise and enhance our engagement with the community—has been, in a word, outstanding.

Our research enterprise saw growth across several key metrics. We also enjoyed a record year of philanthropy, as friends and alumni supported us with more than $210 million in gifts and pledges. Importantly, we continue to attract top-notch students, faculty and staff who strive toward excellence every day and who are driven to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

I feel tremendous privilege to lead this innovative community of learners, educators, collaborators and visionaries. We have much to be proud of and to celebrate, especially as we look ahead to commemorating our bicentennial in 2026.

Thank you for your continued support of Case Western Reserve University. Our future grows brighter each day.

Eric W. Kaler
President

At Case Western Reserve University, we aim to excel in every aspect of our mission—from providing an exceptional education, to fueling innovation in our expanding research endeavors, and reinforcing our commitment to making a meaningful impact within and beyond our community.

As we set our sights on what’s ahead in 2025, discover the scope and significance of the work of our exceptional students, faculty and staff during Fiscal Year 2024.

Financials*

(July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)

*Numbers are rounded.

Gifts and Pledges from Private Sources

Total Operating Surplus

Includes Revenue Less Expenses As Well As Uses Of Retained Surplus.

Total Operating Revenues and Expenses (in Billions)

Total Endowment Balance

2024: $2.40B
2023: $2.26B
2022: $2.19B

Data provided by the Division of Finance.

In the News

A quick glance at a few of the hundreds of media outlets that featured our research and insights

A School of Medicine researcher at CWRU working on GLP-1 agonist research.
CWRU Weatherhead School of Management Professor working with a student on real-life market scenarios.
Female law professionals speaking outside of a courthouse
A dental student performing hands on research.
Nursing student at CWRU getting hands on experience in a variety of care environments.
CWRU Engineering researchers working on on a prosthetic limb in a research lab.
Woman reading a literature book outside on a patio while sitting in a rocking chair.
Up close image of police tape with a blurred visual of police officers at night behind it.

Research and Technology Highlights

(July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)

Technology Transfer

  • Invention disclosures: 151
  • License revenues: $6.2M
  • Startup companies launched: 7
  • Deals with industry (including licensing and options): 80
  • Patent applications (U.S. and international): 308
  • Patents issued (U.S. and international): 124

Data provided by the Office of Research and Technology Management.

Degrees and Campus Statistics

Degrees Awarded (2023 - 24)

Enrollment (Fall 2024)

  • Undergraduate: 6,528
  • Graduate + Professional: 5,947
  • States represented: 50
  • Countries represented: 106

Campus

  • Faculty (full-time): 1,250
  • Staff (full- and part-time): 3,438
  • Acres on campus in Cleveland's University Circle: 267
  • Acres of farm in Hunting Valley, Ohio: 400
  • Alumni: 125,000+

Degrees by School(Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional)

  • Case School of Engineering: 637
  • College of Arts and Sciences: 829
  • Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing: 188
  • Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences: 175
  • School of Dental Medicine: 94
  • School of Law: 235
  • School of Medicine: 685
  • Weatherhead School of Management: 536

Data provided by the Office of Institutional Research.

University Leadership

University Administration

Eric W. Kaler
President

Joy K. Ward
Provost and Executive Vice President

Travis T. Apgar
Vice President for Student Affairs

Venkataramanan "Ragu" Balakrishnan
Dean of the Case School of Engineering

Katie Brancato
Vice President, Chief of Staff and Strategic Advisor to the President, Office of the President

Kenneth B. Chance
Dean of the School of Dental Medicine

Stanton L. Gerson
Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine

Carolyn Gregory
Vice President for Human Resources
Miroslav Humer
Vice President for University Technology and Chief Information Officer

Andrew Medvedev
Dean of the Weatherhead School of Management

Carol L. Moss
Senior Vice President for University Relations and Development

Carol M. Musil
Dean of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Marvin Nieman
Vice Provost and Dean for Graduate Studies

J. Michael Oakes
Senior Vice President for Research and Technology Management

Peter M. Poulos
Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Risk Management Officer and Secretary of the Corporation
Paul Rose
Dean of the School of Law

John F. Sideras
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Robert L. Solomon
Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement

Erica Starrfield
Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

Lee Thompson
Deputy Provost for Academic Strategic Initiatives

Dean Tufts
Vice President for Campus Planning and Facilities Management

Dexter Voisin
Dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences

Peter Whiting
Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

University Trustees

Virginia Nord Barbato

W. Craig Bashein

Colleen R. Batcheler

David M. Carr

Aarti Chandna

Scott S. Cowen

Gordon R. Daily

Fredrick D. DiSanto

Geoffrey M. Duyk

James E. Fleming Jr.

Vincent A. Gaudiani

Julie Gerberding

JoAnn Glick

Roe Green
 
Charles E. Hallberg

J. David Heller

Stephen H. Hoffman

Eric W. Kaler

John D. Kobs II

Charles "Bud" Koch 

William H. Lewis

Frank N. Linsalata

Kathy E. Magliato

Joseph M. Mandato

Thomas A. Mandel

Milton A. Marquis

Sara H. Moll

Susan P. Mucciarone
 
Richard M. Mueller

Jacquelyn Nance

Robert D. Pavey

Laura G. Quatela

James A. Ratner

Ronald B. Richard

Donald J. Richards

James "Great Neck" Richman

Lawrence M. Sears

Anand Swaminathan

Rexford J. Tibbens

Celia Scott Weatherhead

Mark A. Weinberger

Debra L. Wilfong