Alumni + Friends

When Julie Stufft (CWR ’98) was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan in December, six nurses bursting with pride joined the festivities in Washington, D.C.To understand why, we must travel back to Case Western Reserve University in 1993 when Stufft—then Julie Leach—met her…

College reunions are typically spent looking backwards, reminiscing about the good ol’ days. But sometimes they impact the future.Thanks to an idea first formed at the 50th anniversary celebration of The Observer, Case Western Reserve University's student-run newspaper, and a $100,000 commitment…

How two Weatherhead degrees changed one alumnus’s life, leadership and sense of purpose.

Commencement marks the moment when students become alumni—when every hour spent in classes, labs and hospital rooms pays off as graduates take the next step on the path to doctorhood.For Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD (GRS ’87, pharmacology; MED ’89), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s…

The Steven S. Kaufman Family Anatomy of a Trial Lecture Series continued its remarkable success during Spring 2026, bringing nationally recognized trial lawyers to the School of Law for an immersive exploration of trial advocacy. Made possible through the generosity and vision of alumnus Steven S.…

Fundraising mark met through challenges and strong peer-to-peer crowdfunding

DJ Jones honors the support he received while at Weatherhead

Tomorrow, Case Western Reserve University marks a milestone: our Bicentennial Day of Giving. As we celebrate 200 years of knowledge and discovery, we invite you—our CWRU campus community—to join in making this a day to remember.This year, our goal is ambitious: 2,600 donors in 24 hours. Every gift,…

Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Dance is hosting its final production of the 2025-2026 season from April 15-18 at Mather Dance Center. With Gratitude is a special concert celebrating 50 years of the Graduate Dance Program...

Sandra Christie pays ‘unexpected kindnesses’ forward