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President Eric W. Kaler discusses alumnus James Galm’s $10 million gift to the university

Media | June 12, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

‘I wanted to give back:’ Case Western University graduate commits $10M to alma mater

WOIO: CWRU President Eric W. Kaler discussed alumnus James Galm’s $10 million gift to the university, noting that the gift reflects strong support for the university’s new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building and energy research. Kaler said the endowed professorships will help attract and retain top faculty, ensuring future students benefit from the same transformative education Galm received.