Case Western Reserve University, est. 1826: Think Beyond the Possible

President Barbara R. Snyder: A Brief Biography

Barbara R. Snyder became president of Case Western Reserve University on July 1, 2007. A professor who began her academic career as a faculty member at our School of Law, she returned to campus committed to increasing academic excellence, enhancing faculty collaboration, and improving alumni engagement.

During her tenure, the university has set all-time records for annual fundraising and total donors, doubled the number of undergraduate applicants, and significantly strengthened the academic qualifications of entering students. In 2011 the university launched Forward Thinking, the university's $1 billion capital campaign, with more than 60 percent of the goal raised during the quiet phase.

Snyder assumed the Case Western Reserve presidency after serving as Executive Vice President and Provost of The Ohio State University, and as Professor of Law at the Moritz College of Law for 19 years. She graduated from the University of Chicago Law School, where she served as executive editor of its law review, and earned her bachelor's degree from Ohio State.

View President Barbara R. Snyder's long-form biography or her curriculum vitae.

Contact President Barbara R. Snyder

Barbara R. Snyder
Office of the President
Adelbert Hall 216
10900 Euclid Avenue
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH 44106-7001

Phone: 216-368-4344
Fax: 216-368-4325
Email: barbara.snyder@case.edu

Speeches and Statements from the President

• October 25, 2013: State of the University Address to Faculty and Staff
• October 26, 2012: State of the University Address to Faculty and Staff
• October 28, 2011: State of the University Address to Faculty and Staff
• October 15, 2010: State of the University Address to Faculty and Staff
• October 2, 2009: State of the University Address to Faculty and Staff
• January 16, 2009: President and Provost Welcome Community Back to Campus
• December 9, 2008: University Holidays in December
• November 4, 2008: President, Provost Address Primary Questions Regarding Elimination of University-wide Deficit
• September 8, 2008: President Snyder invites campus to serve at Case for Community Day
• August 21, 2008: Case Western Reserve President Snyder remembers Stephanie Tubbs Jones as Political Pioneer, University Friend
• June 23, 2008: President Snyder remembers Eric Nord, inventor and noted philanthropist
• May 2, 2008: President Snyder presents university's new sexual assault policy
• April 23, 2008: President Snyder creates cabinet-level diversity position, committee seeks input on candidates
• April 4, 2008: Hunter Peckham to chair new provost search committee
• January 14, 2008: President Snyder Ushers in Spring Semester
• January 11, 2008: President Snyder addresses the City Club of Cleveland
• December 17, 2007: President Snyder celebrates fall semester, promise of new year
• October 24, 2007: President Snyder updates campus on the financial health of the university
• October 12, 2007: President Barbara R. Snyder gives keynote speech at the University Circle, Inc. 50th Anniversary celebration at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
• September 26, 2007: President Barbara R. Snyder gives first State of the University address to staff
• September 25, 2007: President Barbara R. Snyder gives first State of the University address to faculty
• August 29, 2007: Barbara R. Snyder Comes Home and is Formally Invested as President at Fall Convocation
• August 27, 2007: President Snyder Welcomes All to New Academic Year
• July 2, 2007: President Snyder Renews Pledge to Communicate Regularly with Campus
• May 7, 2007: President-elect Snyder at the dedication of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence
• December 15, 2006: Barbara R. Snyder announces appointment as president-elect

Office of the President/Provost Staff