Gifts

Case Western Reserve alumna Marian Shaughnessy (NUR ’85, ’17) understood the power of nurses to transform health care. Her vision led to the creation of a leadership academy at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing named in her honor—and this week, in recognition of the first anniversary of…

In a year marked by challenges and physical distance, Case Western Reserve University supporters came together virtually last week to show a true commitment to their community: 738 donors gave nearly $37,000 toward student causes as part of #GivingTuesday. Both totals set new records for giving…

For many of our PhD alumni, the mentorship they receive at CWRU helps shape the trajectory of their careers. That was the case for Gene Boccialetti (GRS ‘82, organizational behavior)—and it's what inspired his recent pledge to make a $500,000 bequest gift to the Don M. Wolfe Endowed Scholarship…

Roe Green is an arts patron, community activist and philanthropist. She’s also known as a great friend to the School of Law at Case Western Reserve University. Green, chief executive officer of the Roe Green Foundation, is donating $500,000 to renovate and reconceptualize the student center at the…

Alumnus James C. Wyant’s most recent gift will benefit athletics and two schools As Case Western Reserve kicked off its first virtual homecoming weekend with the annual Blue Block Party, university leadership announced a $2 million commitment from alumnus James C. Wyant (CIT ’65) toward…

While the pandemic prevented Case Western Reserve’s supporters from giving President Barbara R. Snyder the kind of campus-wide sendoff her extraordinary tenure deserved, they still found an unforgettable way to convey appreciation. Frank Linsalata A fundraising effort in her honor that, as of…

Fred and Brittan DiSanto’s commitment supports students and recognizes President Snyder’s leadership Fred and Brittan DiSanto Case Western Reserve today announced a $5 million gift as the first commitment to a scholarship campaign honoring outgoing President Barbara R. Snyder. Fred DiSanto,…

Cancer researchers Alex Huang, Reshmi Parameswaran and Yamilet Huerta have been awarded $315,000 in grants from the St. Baldrick's Foundation to conduct research of new immunotherapy treatments for pediatric cancers. Alex Huang Huang, professor of pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University…

Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, has committed $1 million over five years to fund an endowed professorship at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The new “Medtronic Professor of Biomedical Discovery and Innovation” will be used to recruit new faculty or retain…

A $1 million, two-year grant from the Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust will allow researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to further their work on developing drugs to treat Huntington’s disease (HD) and other neurological disorders. Xin Qi, an…