Support

Roger and Kayoko Susi

As an alumnus of the university, entrepreneur Roger E. Susi saw firsthand how innovative ideas make meaningful differences—and he’s eager to support further growth. That’s why he pledged $25 million to the ISEB project, which the university matched for a total $50 million impact. Read about Susi’s gift.

The Veale Foundation 

Building on a long history of support, the Veale Foundation committed $20 million for the ISEB, also naming the new entry point to Case Quad as the Tinkham Veale Gateway. With a matched century bond, the gift’s total impact comes to $40 million. Learn about the foundation’s effort.

Fred and Brittan DiSanto 

Former Board of Trustees Chair and alumnus Fred DiSanto is eager to see CWRU continue to push boundaries; it’s why and his wife, Brittan, committed $7 million to the ISEB project. Read about the DiSantos’ gift.

Aarti and Asheem Chandna

University trustee and alumna Aarti Chandna and her husband, Asheem, also an alumnus, have committed $5 million to the project—and are co-chairing the project’s fundraising campaign cabinet. Find out about the Chandna's gift.

Case Alumni Association

Leaders of the Case Alumni Association were so inspired by the vision for the ISEB that they committed $5 million to the project—the biggest gift in the organization’s nearly 140-year history. Learn about the group’s commitment.

The M.E. and F.J. Callahan Foundation

For more than five decades, the Callahan family and their foundation have generously supported higher education, arts and social services nonprofits in Northeast Ohio. They made their latest contribution with $2.5 million for the ISEB. Read more on the Callahan Foundation.

Larry Enterline and Kathy Richards 

Alumnus Larry Enterline led a career in varied industries—but found his college education always served him well. He and his life partner, Kathy Richards, are now supporting this type of training for future students with a $2.5 million gift to the ISEB. Read about the couple's gift.

Charles J. “Bud” Koch and Katie Koch

After more than two decades as a CWRU trustee, Charles J. “Bud” Koch and his wife, Katie, were confident the ISEB will drive even more transformative advances. That’s why they committed $1.25 million to the project, which will double through a century bond match. See their impact.

Miguel Zubizarreta

CWRU alumnus Miguel Zubizarreta has built his career around advancing discoveries and reshaping industries. It’s the same reason why he and his family committed $1.5 million to the ISEB, which will be matched by a century bond. Learn more about Zubizarreta's commitment.

Frank and Jocelyne Linsalata 

For alumnus Frank Linsalata and his older brother, Ralph (CIT ’60), interdisciplinary skills learned in college were vital career assets. Frank and his wife, Jocelyne, are eager to support future CWRU students in this skillbuilding with a $1 million commitment to the ISEB. Read about the Linsalatas’ gift.

Joe Mandato

Joe Mandato didn’t encounter Case Western Reserve University until well into his career, but after earning his doctorate in business here, he knew he’d joined a world-class institution. His experience inspired him to commit $1 million to the ISEB, which will be fully matched. Learn about Mandato’s impact.

Tom and Nancy Seitz

Tom Seitz credits the interdisciplinary skills he acquired in college for propelling his successful career; now, he and his wife, Nancy, will make these opportunities possible for new students with a $1 million gift to the ISEB. A matched century bond will double the impact. Read more about the Seitzs' commitment.

Larry and Sally Sears

On the Case Western Reserve campus, Larry and Sally Sears are household names thanks to their support of Sears think[box]. Now, they’ve furthered their commitment with a $1 million gift to the ISEB, which will be matched to double the impact. Discover the Sears’ gift.

James C. and Tammy Wyant

Before his death in Dec. 2023, longtime university supporter James C. Wyant and his wife, Tammy, made one final joint commitment to CWRU: $1 million for the ISEB. See the impact of their gift.

Senator Sherrod Brown and Representative Shontel Brown

As part of a multi-billion-dollar federal spending package, U.S. Congress approved $963,000 for CWRU to acquire critical research equipment for the ISEB. Senator Brown and Representative Brown led the charge for this funding. Learn more about Congress’ commitment.

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Michael and Betsy Cherkasky

During their time at CWRU—nearly 15 years, combined—Michael and Betsy Cherkasky never studied science or engineering. Yet when the couple sought to give back to their alma mater, they were confident where their gift would have the greatest impact: the ISEB. Read about the Cherkaskys' inspiration behind their $1 million commitment.

The Thomas F. Peterson Jr. Charitable Trust

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation

A $2 million grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation will establish on the ISEB's third floor the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Studio—an open-concept space designed to encourage organic partnerships among students and faculty members in the humanities and STEM fields. Learn how the studio will be used.

Campaign Cabinet

Co-Chairs

• Aarti and Asheem Chandna

Vice Chairs

• Larry Enterline and Kathy Richards
• Edward Hemmelgarn

Cabinet Members

• Nancy and Tim Callahan
• Brittan and Fred DiSanto
• Joe Fakult 
• Ellen Feldman 
• Julie Gerberding
• David Jargiello
• Joe Keithley
• Bud and Katie Koch
• Frank and Jocelyne Linsalata
• Joe Mandato
• James Ratner 
• Don Richards
• Larry Sears
• Thomas Seitz
• Shaomeng Wang
• Russell Warren