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The generosity of a far-reaching university community fueled the success of Case Western Reserve’s 13th Day of Giving. When the final results were tallied, 3,099 students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends—the largest number of donors in the campaign’s history—had contributed $916,716 to t...

When Case Western Reserve University’s Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB) opens in 2026, it will not only offer collaborative opportunities across the sciences and engineering departments but will also serve as a hub for humanistic inquiry. A $2 million grant from the Jack, J...

As the Case Western Reserve University community prepares to wrap up another semester and head into winter break, many look forward to spending time with loved ones, reflecting on the year, and recharging for the months ahead. For Katya Wilkins, assistant director of alumni relations at Weatherhead ...

The season of giving and gratitude is here again, and GivingTuesday is back on campus today (Dec. 3). This annual crowdfunding drive highlights the broad range of student organizations that enhance the Case Western Reserve experience—and allows university community members to make gifts to fuel posi...

From participating in various volunteer opportunities offered by the Center for Civic Engagement and Learning to volunteering in the Cleveland community and beyond, those who work and study at Case Western Reserve University are always finding ways to make a positive impact. In recognition of Nati...

When longtime Case Western Reserve benefactor and volunteer Tom Peterson died in February 2021, he granted university alumnus Robert Lustig control of his charitable trust. In a decision that honors both Peterson’s passion for scientific innovation and Lustig’s love of his alma mater, Lustig commi...

New gifts support forthcoming ISEB, Baker-Nord Center and Emerging Scholars Program Eric and Jane Nord and their family have made an impact through decades of philanthropy that can be seen across Case Western Reserve University, from student stipends and faculty awards to the 15-acre Nord Family Gr...

During their time at Case Western Reserve University—nearly 15 years, combined—Michael and Betsy Cherkasky never studied science or engineering. Yet when the couple sought to give back to their alma mater, they were confident where their gift would have the greatest impact: the Interdisciplinary Sci...

As artificial intelligence (AI) and big data reshape entire industries almost overnight, Case Western Reserve alumnus Kevin Kranzusch (CWR '90) is seeking to keep his alma mater at the forefront—capitalizing on his past support of the university by committing an additional $10 million to further exp...

Editor's note: A previous version of this story reported incomplete data. The story has been updated with the new information. In its 12th year, Case Western Reserve University’s Day of Giving was driven by the strength of first-time donors—868 in all—accounting for 31% of gifts received during the...