Indiana University School of Medicine—South Bend benefits greatly from the generosity of a strong and supportive community that includes contributions from alumni of the IU School of Medicine—South Bend campus who have gone on to build medical practices in this area and throughout the country.
Two major gifts — one from Ernestine Raclin, the other from Charles “Mike” Harper — enabled the region to realize the dream of a freestanding medical school and cancer research institute. Raclin-Carmichael and Harper Halls are named in their honor. Still, the need for continued financial support continues.