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A historic gift to the psychology department from the man who wrote THE book on psychopharmacology

Posted July 26, 2022 in Articles

When he began teaching in the Department of Psychology at Cleveland State University (CSU) in 1973, Professor Emeritus David M. Grilly did not set out to write a book, let alone one that would transform the study of psychopharmacology. Nor did he plan to transform CSU’s Department of Psychology, but—thanks to both his tenure at CSU and the success of his book “Drugs and Human Behavior” (later changed to “Drugs, the Brain and Behavior”)— that is exactly what he did. [image:1] Though his textbook is now the gold standard, it originally began as a teaching tool—a series of typewritten lectures and hand-drawn... read more

Radiance celebrates over $3 million raised for student success initiatives

Posted May 12, 2022 in Articles

On May 11, after three years, Radiance, Cleveland State University’s premier fundraising event, returned to the campus ballroom to celebrate over $3 million raised in support for student scholarships, programs, services and more. During the... read more

CSU establishes Bowen Fellowship for Doctoral Studies in Urban Affairs with $1M gift

Posted May 06, 2022 in Articles

On Friday, May 6, Cleveland State University accepted a $1 million gift in honor of retiring CSU professor William M. ‘Bill’ Bowen, Ph.D. The gift from Scott Mueller, CEO of Dealer Tire, will establish the William... read more

Philanthropist, cultural arts activist Nancy W. McCann to receive 2022 Presidential Medal

Posted March 01, 2022 in Articles

Nancy W. McCann, president of the John P. Murphy Foundation and the Kulas Foundation, will be awarded the President’s Medal at this year’s Radiance: CSU Realizing the Promise event on Wednesday, May 11 in the... read more

$5 million Gund Foundation grant supports student success

Posted November 19, 2021 in Articles

A generous grant from The George Gund Foundation will provide 120 Say Yes Cleveland scholarship recipients from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) the opportunity to participate in Cleveland State University’s highly successful Living Learning... read more

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