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Alan Rocke’s 22-year friendship with Christine Cano began with a single question. Then a first-year faculty member at Case Western Reserve, Cano had approached the endowed professor of history after a research presentation. Her “penetrating” query was posed “with such intellectual intensity,” Rocke...

The Case Western Reserve University community is mourning the loss of staff member Denise Fuzzell, who died Oct. 28 following a battle with gallbladder cancer. She was 69. Since 2013, Fuzzell worked as a coordinator in the School of Medicine’s Department of Population and Quantitative Health Scien...

It is with deep sadness that Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine announces the passing of Gladys Ina on Friday, Aug. 19. Ina was a dedicated staff member for the School of Dental Medicine from 2013 to 2022, working closely with Professor Emeritus Ronald Occhionero. Always lea...

“Brilliant,” “dedicated” and “wonderful” are just a few of the words being used to describe revered Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine faculty member Chris G. Dealwis, who passed away unexpectedly last weekend while visiting family in England. As a scientist, Dealwis’ groundbreakin...

Ask people about Madeleine “Maddie” Eiss and one of the first words you’ll hear is “fierce.” It reflected her grit and competitive nature on the tennis court—and, even more, her commitment to those lucky enough to call her a friend. “When it came to a tennis match you could always count on her to ...

The Case Western Reserve University community is mourning the loss of staff member Anand Kadambi (CWR ’06), who died unexpectedly last week. He was 38. A kind and gentle soul since childhood, he often thought of others before himself and was always willing to offer a helping hand. When Anand was ...

If you’ve spent time in Fribley Commons and spotted a bright smile from across the room—even early in the morning—it was probably David Laureano’s. Laureano passed away late last month at the age of 63. A building service worker at Case Western Reserve University since January 2020, he is remember...

Article courtesy of the Case Alumni Association Former dean served his alma mater as teacher, researcher and guiding light Former Dean Tom Kicher (CIT ’59; GRS ’62, mechanical engineering; GRS ’65, engineering), a long-serving faculty member at Case Institute of Technology (CIT) and Case Western R...

Leon Gabinet, longtime tax law professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, passed away Dec. 6 at age 94. He is survived by his children, Sarah (LAW ’82), Katie and Ari, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born on June 1, 1927, Gabinet lived an extraordinary ...

Even as a child, Ivan Douglas felt driven to help others in need. While he knew his large size and stature better fit the stereotype of a bully, “being a champion for the less fortunate was a passion placed on [his] heart by God.” Those words, part of the personal statement Douglas wrote in applyin...