The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University

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The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University aims to cultivate a community that reflects our values of integrity, diversity and equity by offering events, resources and opportunities for alumni to give back.

Whether you help coordinate a local chapter event, serve on the board of directors or make a gift to support student scholarships, there are many ways to engage with your alma mater.

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Alumni Volunteering

Interested in volunteering with Case Western Reserve University?

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Alumni Giving

Alumni support helps provide students and faculty with the resources necessary to conduct rigorous research, establish interdisciplinary collaborations and invent technology that could change the world. Plus, reporting a high percentage of alumni donors strengthens Case Western Reserve’s standing in national rankings and enables the university to secure vital corporate partnerships and foundation funding.

In addition to annual support and strategic giving options, there are a variety of ways for alumni to give back at every level.

Ohio License Plate Scholarship

Show your CWRU spirit while supporting today’s students through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles' Ohio Collegiate Plate Program. Plus, $25 of the $35 cost for your license plate qualifies as a tax-deductible gift to Case Western Reserve University.

Pave It Forward

Celebrate your connection to Case Western Reserve University or honor a loved one by purchasing an engraved paver stone. The eight-inch square pavers, including the inscription, are available for $500 each.

The Alumni Association of CWRU Endowed Scholarship

The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University Endowed Scholarship provides tuition assistance to undergraduate students with financial need who have demonstrated a passion for learning and community engagement. Read about the inaugural recipient, LaNyah Terry, who is studying chemistry in the hopes of one day developing treatments for chronic illnesses.

Build a Legacy

With gratitude for our alumni community, Case Western Reserve University has partnered with FreeWill: an online platform that helps you write your will for free. You can secure your future while also helping future generations of CWRU students by donating any amount of your estate to the university.

Have you already included a gift to Case Western Reserve in your will? Let us know by filling out this form so we can invite you to join the Luminary Society

Certain assets, such as an IRA, 401(k) and life insurance policy are not included in a will. These are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to organize your assets and even name CWRU as a beneficiary of one or more!