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2024 African American Alumni Association: Distinguished Academic Award: Abidemi Bolu Ajiboye, PhD
It’s easy to take the sense of touch or the ability to move for granted, but when a brain injury suddenly robs someone of the connection that comes with holding a loved one’s hand or the ability to simply grasp a cup of coffee, the absence of what is often so basic can be devastating. Abidemi…
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Spartan Sweethearts
Finding love at CWRU: Meet some of our Spartan Sweethearts
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Partners in Philanthropy: Bequests 101
Bequests 101 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Bequests
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From soccer standout to STEAM education star
Problem solving, vision and collaboration are the basis for any successful athlete. That skill set is equally important for entrepreneurs hoping to take an idea to the next level. Before she made a name for herself as an entrepreneur, Case Western Reserve University soccer standout Sandra Oh Lin…
David A.G. Johnson Jr. standing in a suit next to a portrait of John Sykes Fayette.
Legacy of first Black alumnus paints portrait of activism
When David Johnson (WRC ‘73) proposed a scholarship for someone who possesses a “visceral” sense of social justice, he had the legacy of John Sykes Fayette in mind. Fayette was the first Black graduate of Western Reserve College—one of Case Western Reserve University’s predecessor institutions,…
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Partners in Philanthropy: Estate Planning Intro
Estate planning is the process of caring for yourself and your assets while you are living, and planning for the orderly transfer of assets to other persons and organizations—both during your life and afterwards. If you’ve ever wondered about the ins and outs of estate planning, or how to get…
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Securing your legacy with FreeWill
A gift to loved ones and future generations
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The intersection of healthcare, management and technology
Technology has evolved dramatically in the 25 years since Nilmini Wickramasinghe earned her PhD in health information systems at Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. But one thing that hasn’t changed, according to the alumna, is the school’s rich culture of fostering…
Photo from the 50th reunion dinner. Top row (l-r): Doug Smock (ADL ’70) and Paul Kerson (ADL ’72; GRS ’72, political science). Bottom row (l-r): Blake Lange (CIT ’72), Wayne Gottlieb (CIT ’71) and Jon Poole (ADL ’70; GRS ’72, education; MGT ’73).
Fall/Winter 2024 Class Notes
Recent updates from alumni of Case Western Reserve University
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Endowments that inspire
How your legacy can ignite change for generations to come