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Amanda Brower

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As the assistant director of alumni and communications for health sciences, Amanda Brower manages development and alumni communications for the schools of medicine, dental medicine and nursing.

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Why does a narwhal have a 9-foot tusk—and what does it actually do?

While students often use breaks to study or relax, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine alumnus Martin Nweeia, DMD (DEN ’84), chose a different path. He traveled to remote Amazonian villages and a distant atoll near Yap Island in Micronesia to study childhood dental disease,…

Case Western Reserve University receives a $2.57 million grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to improve healthcare for older adults

After years of working to improve care for older adults at MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinics inside select CVS Pharmacy stores across the U.S., Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing has earned a three-year, $2.57 million grant from The John A. Hartford…

From pioneering cancer diagnostics to expanding rural care: Celebrating our 2026 Alumni Award recipients

Every year, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine celebrates remarkable graduates and faculty members whose work changes the landscape of medicine, patient care and health education. Recognized during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, the 2026 Alumni Award winners reflect the very best…

From reticent teacher to 50-year legacy

When T. Roma Jasinevicius, DDS, MEd (DEN ’74, ’76)—known to many students as “Dr. J”—graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, she had little interest in a dental career that included teaching.Fifty years later, the longtime Department of Comprehensive Care faculty…

From Cleveland to Seoul: Inside CWRU’s Study Abroad–Alumni Connections Program

When Case Western Reserve University alum Eric Park (CWR '17) volunteered to mentor political science major Ryan Eckrote in Seoul, South Korea, neither anticipated the impact of the pairing. Connected through CWRU’s Study Abroad–Alumni Connections program, the pairing naturally grew into more than…

A Conversation with Alumni Association President Nancy Wagner

For Nancy H. Wagner (NUR ’09), DNP, RN, CNE, earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing served as a pivotal milestone that reshaped her path within nursing education and leadership. For more than 25 years, Wagner served as a driving force in nursing education…

Case Western Reserve University researcher receives award from the Hartwell Foundation to study cystic fibrosis gut disease

Case Western Reserve University researcher Leah A. Gates, PhD, has received an Individual Biomedical Research Award from the Hartwell Foundation to pioneer a new approach to treating life-threatening gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis (CF) in children. Case Western Reserve is one of…

Against the odds: How a dental alumnus defied the prognosis

Dentistry relies on precision—fine motor control, steady hands and unwavering focus through intricate procedures. For John Damiano, DDS (DEN ’89), those exact physical requirements once made his dream of graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine feel elusive,…

Barbara Sciulli—Alumni Award recipient

For more than four decades, Barbara A. Sciulli was the backbone of the student experience at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. This year’s Alumni Board Special Recognition Award honors Sciulli, the school’s long-standing registrar and financial aid liaison, for her…

Imani Hearns—Outstanding New Dentist Alumni Award recipient

As the recipient of the Outstanding New Dentist Award, Imani Jacqueline Hearns, DMD (DEN ’22), MS, is recognized for an exceptional early-career standard defined by her dedication to pediatric patient care, clinical innovation, organized dentistry and ongoing connection to her alma mater.While at…