Alumni + Friends

On the first day of law school, Bill Allport (LAW ’69) stood on the steps of the old law school building, waiting for the doors to open, and struck up a conversation with a handful of other students. It seemed ordinary at the time. Looking back, it marked the beginning of friendships that would…

Thanks to a generous gift from Ray November (ADL ’57, LAW ’61 and ’66), two students will receive an award for their outstanding efforts in the LLEAP program. The award is presented to the graduating student who received the highest grade during their initial law school semester in LLEAP 1, LLEAP…

Julia Bianco (CWR ’16) is having a big year.The Case Western Reserve University alumna recently published her debut novel, Witch Season, a contemporary fantasy from St. Martin’s Press—and it’s already on its way to television. In June, Deadline reported that Lionsgate Television is developing the…

How unwavering personal grit and a mentor who kept the door open helped John Damiano, DDS (DEN ’89) overcome extraordinary setbacks to earn his dental degree.

Gift will support scholarships, establish the Sue Nartker Endowment Fund and sustain leadership for the Doctor of Business Administration program at Weatherhead School of Management

1970sDavid Walbert (LAW ’72) authored the book Stealing Elections, American Style (Bloomsbury Academic), which provides explanations about voting rights issues.William Stewart (WRC ’75) teaches a night class through the Community Learning Program with Arlington Public Schools in Arlington,…

Alumni’s latest gift to CWRU will establish an endowed instructor position focused on teaching

Alum Ava Shamban reflects on her CWRU education and dermatology career as she prepares to speak at the 2026 White Coat Ceremony

School of Dental Medicine awards highest honors

School of Dental Medicine awards highest honors