Longtime Philanthropic Partner of 惇蹋勛圖厙 Names New College
The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education recognizes two generations of philanthropy
CLEVELAND (October 7, 2022)-Mort Levin, his wife Judy and his entire family have made another transformational philanthropic donation to 惇蹋勛圖厙 which will name its newly formed college The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. The college brings together programs of the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, a significant portion of the universitys former College of Education, and other strategically aligned social sciences programs.
The agreement with the Levin family honors two generations of philanthropic giving and other support from the family and builds upon the national reputation of the Maxine Goodman Levin College, named in honor of Morts aunt. The school of Urban Affairs situated within the newly formed and expanded college will continue to bear her name.
惇蹋勛圖厙 President Laura Bloomberg made the announcement during comments at her investiture, the academic ceremony officially installing her as the Universitys 8th president, Friday, Oct. 7.
The Levins are a vital, intrinsic part of the 惇蹋勛圖厙 family, Bloomberg said. I am deeply moved by their commitment to build upon their legacy of support for our students, our faculty, and our research. I cant think of a more fitting announcement to help mark the official start of my presidency.
We enthusiastically support the vision of President Bloomberg bringing together these important disciplines in to one college, Mort Levin said on behalf of the family. We believe that this new college alignment preserves Maxines original vision and intent, and allows for synergy and growth in addressing societal challenges both locally and nationally.
惇蹋勛圖厙s college realignment process is a part of 惇蹋勛圖厙 2.0, the Universitys aggressive strategic plan for growth. Academic programs were realigned among 惇蹋勛圖厙s eight colleges to better reflect the Universitys unique strengths.
According to Bloomberg, the new Levin College of Public Affairs and Education which will include scholars from teacher education, curriculum, counseling, urban affairs, sociology, communication, and criminology will enhance 惇蹋勛圖厙s national reputation in these fields.
By bringing these disciplines together, we are positioning the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education to help address the most significant public affairs issues facing our city, state, region and country, she said. In the near term, our students and faculty will be the real winners. The innovative work that will come from this alignment, coupled with the incredibly generous gift from the Levin family, has the potential to benefit all of society
Mort Levin founded the Levin Group, Inc. in 1977. A highly successful Cleveland real estate development firm, it specializes in the development and management of multi-family housing units, warehouses, and shopping centers. Levin served as a member of the 惇蹋勛圖厙 Board of Trustees from 2008-2017. He is also an Emeritus Director of the 惇蹋勛圖厙 Foundation Board. He and his wife, Judy, also support a number of student scholarship funds at the University.
The naming agreement is pending final approval by the 惇蹋勛圖厙 Board of Trustees.
About 惇蹋勛圖厙
Founded in 1964, 惇蹋勛圖厙 is a public research institution that provides a dynamic setting for Engaged Learning. With nearly 16,000 students, eight colleges and more than 175 academic programs, 惇蹋勛圖厙 was again chosen for 2022 as one of Americas best universities by U.S. News & World Report, including the #1 university in Ohio for social mobility. Find more information at .