Alumni + Friends

Artur Grabowski (CWR '07) is the founder of Extendify, a company focused on simplifying website creation within the WordPress ecosystem. He transitioned into the WordPress space after gaining valuable experience at Adobe and Automattic. Artur's entrepreneurial journey with Extendify has provided…

On May 16, the Weatherhead School of Management hosted a memorable event in the iconic Peter B. Lewis Building to welcome the Class of 2025 into its vibrant alumni network. The evening brought together graduating students, faculty, and members of the alumni family, with highlights including…

Alumni, parents and friends of Case Western Reserve University gathered in Los Angeles earlier this month for the third annual Destination Weekend—an immersive experience highlighting the impact of their community on the entertainment landscape. Joined by President Eric W. Kaler and Mrs. Karen F.…

Imagine if machines could help preserve something deeply human: our dignity. Driven by a deep desire to preserve independence for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and/or related dementias, Dr. Humayun Rashid is using artificial intelligence and robotics to reimagine what compassionate care…

Recent updates from alumni of Case Western Reserve University

It all started with a brick. When the Western Reserve College Class of 1974 gathered for their 45th reunion in 2019, they had the opportunity to mark the occasion by donating an engraved paver stone at the newly expanded Frank N. and Jocelyne K. Linsalata Alumni Center. But a small group of…

When Donté Gibbs was a student at Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio, an external college preparatory program took him and his peers on tours of nearby universities—Cleveland State, John Carroll, Baldwin Wallace and even University of Toledo—but they drove right past Case Western Reserve…

Endowed fellowship brings graduate studies within reach

As Case Western Reserve’s bicentennial approaches, the university community reflects on nearly 200 years of innovation and ingenuity. This Women’s History Month, the Alumni Association is proud to recognize just a few of the alumnae and friends who have paved the way as the “first” in their fields…

Clinical psychologist Linda Sharpe-Taylor, PhD (WRC ’78) received the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Leadership Award at the November 2024 African American Alumni Association (AAAA) Awards Celebration. Sharpe-Taylor has postdoctoral training in family therapy and systemic approaches to community…