Dr. Chander M. Kohli Donates $1.25 Million to Youngstown State University
Dr. Chander M. Kohli, a prominent local neurosurgeon and former chair of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees, has donated $1.25 million to the university’s Centofanti School of Nursing. The contribution, made in honor of his late wife, Karen Kohli, supports the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services.
In recognition of the gift, university officials will formally name the second-floor east nursing wing in the Bitonte College the “Karen L. Kohli Nursing Wing.” Youngstown State University President Bill Johnson stated that the naming serves as a tribute to a woman whose life was devoted to patient care.
Inside the Karen L. Kohli Nursing Wing
The newly named wing runs the entire length of Cushwa Hall from north to south and encompasses three nursing classrooms alongside one nursing laboratory. The facility integrates advanced simulation technology with a traditional clinical training laboratory to instruct students in clinical judgment and technical skills.
Sara Michaliszyn, dean of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, noted that the space connects classroom instruction with real-world clinical experience. School of Nursing in Elyria and spent her career providing patient care at Elyria Memorial Hospital, where she met her future husband.
Professional Background of Dr. Chander Kohli
Dr. Kohli graduated from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi and completed over three years of service in the armed forces of India as a general duty medical officer before relocating to the United States in 1966. He completed his rotating internship and a one-year surgical residency at Elyria Memorial Hospital in Ohio.
Following his time in Elyria, he completed neurosurgical residencies at University Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Kohli established his private neurosurgical practice in Youngstown in 1972. The couple had two children, a son, Aneal, who died in 2007, and a daughter, Nisha.
Frequently Asked Questions About the YSU Nursing Gift
Which department at Youngstown State University received the donation?
The $1.25 million gift was given to YSU’s Centofanti School of Nursing, which is housed within the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services.
What physical spaces comprise the Karen L. Kohli Nursing Wing?
The wing spans the entire length of Cushwa Hall from north to south and includes three dedicated nursing classrooms and one traditional clinical training laboratory equipped with advanced simulation technology.
Where did Karen Kohli complete her nursing training and career?
School of Nursing in Elyria and worked as a nurse at Elyria Memorial Hospital, where she met Dr. Chander Kohli.
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