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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 ����APP 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 ����APP since January 2020, he is…

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…

Leon Gabinet, longtime tax law professor at the ����APP 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…

Jackson Schrader came to Case Western Reserve with many talents: A three-sport athlete in high school, he was also an accomplished musician and valedictorian of his graduating class. Yet once Schrader arrived on campus as a transfer student this fall, those around him discovered another quality…

By all accounts, second-year law student George Brazier never met a stranger. His gregarious personality and positive outlook were apparent whether he was socializing with friends or answering a professor’s question in class. Outside the lecture hall, Brazier often could be found in the Black Law…

As a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Jim Sheeler penned evocative articles about lives lost and loved ones left behind. As a Case Western Reserve professor, he inspired undergraduates to recognize the possibilities in their own lives—and to seize them. Today, all who knew Sheeler through his…

For nearly 40 years, Mathematics Professor Wojbor A. Woyczynski was beloved by the students who had the privilege of taking his courses at ����APP. Members of the university community are mourning the death last weekend of Woyczynski, whose work brought people together…