Honoring Nathan "Nate" Hurle BS '97
Honoring Nathan Hurle
We honor Nate with this scholarship for his character...for being a loving father, son, brother, and partner...for being a friend you could always count on...for his commitment to making things better... and for possessing the courage to always do the right thing."
RIT alum and nationally renowned Continuous Improvement leader in the healthcare industry, Nathan (Nate) Hurle BS '97 passed away unexpectedly in July 2021 at the age of 47. Nate graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. He spent ten years working for Kodak in Rochester, NY and Xiamen, China. Nate then relocated to Shaker Heights, OH where he worked for 14 years with the Cleveland Clinic, leading a large team of continuous improvement professionals. His abilities and leadership were widely recognized across the healthcare industry. Through his work and efforts, he changed the lives of many patients at the Cleveland Clinic and beyond, becoming a standard-bearer for Continuous Improvement in Healthcare nationally. Nate proudly reflected on his years at RIT for their important role in his development.
No matter where or when, Nate made a difference through character, commitment, and courage. He was an appreciative man who always gave credit to his colleagues and friends. Nate knew no stranger and became everyone's friend. In his adopted community of Shaker Heights, he was a dedicated youth soccer coach, advocate and volunteer fundraiser for numerous charities, and active supporter and participant in many community and church programs.
Nathan D. Hurle Endowed Scholarship
The Nathan D. Hurle Endowed Scholarship is intended to honor Nate's legacy by ensuring that future students have as transformative an educational experience as he did. This fund will minimize financial barriers by supporting undergraduate students enrolled in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, with preference given to students in RIT's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Help Us Reach Our Goal!
Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the Nathan D. Hurle Endowed Scholarship. At this level, the endowment can produce around $5,000 or more each year to support qualified undergraduate students. Funds of this kind have a lifelong impact on students in need.
Thank you for your consideration of a gift to this scholarship in Nate's honor.
