As the assistant director of alumni and communications for health sciences, Amanda Brower manages development and alumni communications for the schools of medicine, dental medicine, and nursing.
Recent News Articles
When Case Western Reserve University alum Eric Park (CWR '17) volunteered to mentor political science major Ryan Eckrote in Seoul, South Korea, neither anticipated the impact of the pairing. Connected through CWRU’s Study Abroad–Alumni Connections program, the pairing naturally grew into more than…
For Nancy H. Wagner (NUR ’09), DNP, RN, CNE, earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing served as a pivotal milestone that reshaped her path within nursing education and leadership. For more than 25 years, Wagner served as a driving force in nursing education…
Case Western Reserve University researcher Leah A. Gates, PhD, has received an Individual Biomedical Research Award from the Hartwell Foundation to pioneer a new approach to treating life-threatening gastrointestinal complications of cystic fibrosis (CF) in children. Case Western Reserve is one of…
Dentistry relies on precision—fine motor control, steady hands and unwavering focus through intricate procedures. For John Damiano, DDS (DEN ’89), those exact physical requirements once made his dream of graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine feel elusive,…
Few individuals have shaped the fabric of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine quite like Michael A. Landers, DDS (DEN ’76). This year’s Special Recognition Award—presented to those who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the school—recognizes Dr. Landers,…
For more than four decades, Barbara A. Sciulli was the backbone of the student experience at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. This year’s Alumni Board Special Recognition Award honors Sciulli, the school’s long-standing registrar and financial aid liaison, for her…
As the recipient of the Outstanding New Dentist Award, Imani Jacqueline Behrens, DMD (DEN ’22), MS, is recognized for an exceptional early-career standard defined by her dedication to pediatric patient care, clinical innovation, organized dentistry and ongoing connection to her alma mater.While at…
Manish Valiathan, DDS (DEN '02), MSD (DEN '99), is recognized as a true academic ‘triple threat’—seamlessly bridging his roles as a widely celebrated educator, NIH-funded researcher with 60+ peer-reviewed publications and dedicated clinician serving children with craniofacial deformities. For his…
From her earliest days in medicine, Beth Ricanati, MD (MED ’97), has challenged the boundaries of what it means to heal—blending science, compassion and innovation to impact lives in unexpected ways. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, she began her medical journey…
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has received a $1.5 million commitment from Stephen Gehlbach, MD, PhD (MED ’68), to name and endow a program for medical students interested in teaching and academic medicine.The Stephen Gehlbach, MD, MPH Medical Education Scholars Pathway is one…