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President Eric W. Kaler discusses impact of $10 million gift from alumnus James Galm

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

LayerZero co-founder gives $10M to CWRU for energy research and talent

Crain's Cleveland Business (subscription required): CWRU President Eric W. Kaler praised alumnus James Galm’s $10 million gift, saying it will help the university “attract and retain top talent” in energy and electrochemistry. He emphasized that the endowed professorships and new lab in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building will ensure future students receive the same transformational experience that he did.

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