That alumnus is Joel Roth, a 1958 civil engineering graduate and business owner, who said the institute is needed to prepare students to face complex challenges as they navigate adulthood, according to a news release.They will be known as Roth Scholars, according to the release, and will be supported with full-tuition scholarships and networking opportunities as well as academic and practical experiences.
“The problems are getting bigger and bigger, and more and more lasting. The Roth Institute will provide highly motivated, quality students a broad array of experiences that will help them become leaders who solve problems and change the future.”According to the release, Case Western has chosen Andrea Hauser to serve as the inaugural director.