Dean Grover "Cleve" Gilmore: A Legacy of Leadership

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After 20 years of leadership as dean of the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and 46 years as a member of the faculty at Case Western Reserve University, Grover “Cleve” Gilmore is retiring on June 30, 2021. Dean Gilmore has been integral to numerous university successes—his visionary leadership has propelled the Mandel School into a future of educational excellence, innovation, enhanced financial security and distinguished service.

We invite you to help us honor his legacy and celebrate the many accomplishments and friendships made over the years by participating in these recognition initiatives.

Celebrating Dean Grover "Cleve" Gilmore: A Legacy of Leadership
Join us for a special retirement celebration!
Thursday, May 6, 2021 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. via Zoom

Tribute Book
Add your personal message of well-wishes to Dean Gilmore in a special tribute book. Submissions due March 2.

Dean Grover “Cleve” Gilmore Scholarship Campaign
A unique opportunity to honor Dean Gilmore’s transformational leadership and his vision of increasing scholarship support—we thank you for your consideration!

If you have questions, please contact the Mandel School’s Development and External Affairs department at 216.368.0113.


This story also appeared in The Daily on February 15, 2021.