Forward Thinking: Winter 2025
From the board chair
To our alumni and friends:
At ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ, visionary projects have long served as catalysts for progress—both within our campus community and beyond. The Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), already taking shape along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, is the latest and largest manifestation of that tradition.
Thanks to your remarkable support, we surpassed the $100 million fundraising milestone for the ISEB ahead of schedule. Your contributions are not only helping construct a world-class facility but also inspiring further philanthropy, laying the foundation for transformative discoveries that will benefit society for decades to come.
While the ISEB represents a bold step forward in infrastructure, this issue of Forward Thinking also highlights an equally transformative endeavor: the Faculty 100 initiative—an ambitious effort to recruit 100 new tenure-track faculty members by 2028. These scholars are driving innovation across strategic areas, including sustainable energy, biomedical diagnostics and human-robot interaction. They are also the mentors who will help shape and guide our students as they prepare to make an impact in their communities.
Of course, the Faculty 100 initiative and the ISEB are just two examples of the extraordinary ways philanthropy is shaping ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ. Donor support continues to open doors through scholarships, experiential learning opportunities and meaningful community partnerships.
Whether it’s uncovering new scientific frontiers, mentoring the next generation of leaders or addressing pressing societal needs, your generosity drives the progress we celebrate in this magazine. Thank you for making all of this— and so much more—possible.
Fred DiSanto
Chair, Board of Trustees
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Features
Faculty forward (cover story)
With a goal of 100 new faculty hires by 2028, the university is advancing strategic research clusters in areas of emerging global importance.
Resilience and hope
Endowed scholarship honors Jeffrey Mills, DDS, and aims to make a lasting impact for aspiring dentists.
Investing in ideas
Transformative donor support brings ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ's Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building into focus.
A 'creative approach'
Leadership at CWRU School of Medicine redefines education, blending hands-on learning with compassionate care.
The intersection of technology and patient care
Alumna's estate plans mark gratitude for the degree that set