Won Ro and Kyung Ja Shin Lee remain thankful for the Korean and American communities who helped them build successful medical careers. Now, they are expressing their gratitude by advancing teaching and research in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, where their daughter serves as chief.
Named after the late Nussbaum patriarch, the spendable fund will continue to fuel work led by WashU Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center oncologist Kian-Huat Lim.
Brian and Dana Hirsch’s pledge reflects a shared appreciation for their alma mater and a desire to teach their daughters about the importance of philanthropy.
Introduced in 2022, the William H. Danforth Leadership Society recognizes donors whose lifetime contributions to the university total $1 million or more.
Launched May 1, With You is an ambitious fundraising and engagement campaign that encourages alumni, parents, and friends to partner with WashU to build a better world for all. Read more below about donors whose philanthropy is already driving progress in four impact areas: healthier lives, greater access, flourishing communities, and future-ready leaders.
Funding from parent and entrepreneur Ron Shaich is helping WashU Medicine investigators test potential interventions to treat and prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
Alumna Stacey Price and her husband, Brian, establish annual and endowed undergraduate scholarships honoring the power of family and the impact of a WashU education.