Emeritus Trustee George Bauer and his wife, Carol, have made a $5 million commitment to create the George and Carol Bauer Deanship in the School of Medicine. The endowment will help advance a bold vision for biomedical research.
Facilities Gifts Help Create Environment That Fosters Success
Over the years, generous donors have made it possible for Washington University to provide facilities that attract top faculty members and students and allow them to work at the highest level of achievement.
Kuehner Provides $15 Million for Personalized Cardiovascular Research
In order to strengthen Washington University’s ability to advance lifesaving discoveries that transform heart disorders into manageable conditions, alumnus Kim Kuehner has committed $15 million to establish and endow the Kim D. Kuehner Program for Personalized Cardiovascular Medicine in the School of Medicine.
Transformed Olin Library Will Enhance Scholarship, Research, Collaboration
The two-year project included the addition of an entrance to the library’s north side; exhibition and vault space; instruction rooms and research studios; and new spaces for study and exploration.
Gift to Name Psychology Building Reflects Couple’s Dedication to the University
Trustee Nick Somers and his wife, Barrie, recently made a significant gift to the university for long-range capital needs. In recognition, the Psychology Building will be named Somers Family Hall.
Ritholzes Provide Funding to Launch Minor in the Business of the Arts
To help Olin Business School put business tools in the hands of students pursuing creative professions, Richard Ritholz, BSBA ’84, and his wife, Linda, committed $1 million to help launch a new minor in the business of the arts.
Kochs Bolster Support for Family Business
$12 million commitment establishes the Koch Center for Family Business and professorships at Olin Business School and the School of Law.
Taylors Advance Psychiatric Research
Family’s $10 million commitment, made in the final days of the Leading Together campaign, provides $7 million for research and $3 million to endow a distinguished professorship.
Leading Together Campaign Reaches Historic Conclusion
Leading Together: The Campaign for Washington University raised $3.378 billion to strengthen the institution’s impact on society, making it the most successful fundraising campaign in university history. “Leading Together will be remembered for generations as the catalyst for unprecedented progress,” says Life Trustee Andy Taylor, chair of the public phase of the campaign.
Community Honors Distinguished Neurosurgeon and Faculty Leader
Retired real estate developer Edward “Tee” Baur initiated efforts to create a distinguished professorship in honor of Ralph Dacey Jr., MD.