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To show his appreciation for the education he received at Washington University, James Langenfeld has contributed $2 million to establish a professorship that will be held by a faculty member in the Department of Economics who works in affiliation with the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy. “This meaningful gift from an exceptional alumnus will have an important impact across Arts & Sciences,” says Barbara Schaal, the Mary-Dell Chilton Distinguished Professor and dean of the faculty of Arts & Sciences.

School of Law alumni Joseph and Yvonne Cordell have made a $5 million commitment to create an institute that will guide the ethically responsible development of data-driven health care.

Emeritus Trustee Walter Metcalfe Jr., and his wife, Cynthia, have committed nearly $4 million to improve the lives of vulnerable children. The Metcalfes’ gift supports the work of Washington University psychiatrist Joan Luby, MD, who leads a study examining the effects of environmental stress on child health and development.

A personal connection inspired Emeritus Trustee David Farrell and his late wife, Betty, to provide generous support for Alzheimer’s disease research at Washington University. Their latest pledge brings the Farrells’ total contributions for Alzheimer’s research at the university to $10 million. The gift will provide expendable funds to further the work of faculty members who are investigating the tau protein, which has emerged as a major culprit in Alzheimer’s.

Carol Loeb and her late husband, Jerome, put education at the forefront of their philanthropy. Most recently, Mrs. Loeb made a $2 million commitment to endow the Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Professorship in Medical Education.

The Wrighton Tribute Fund honors the extraordinary accomplishments of Washington University’s 14th chancellor and his wife.

Coverage of the gala dinner held to recognize the historic impact of Leading Together: The Campaign for Washington University and the selfless service of Mark S. Wrighton and Risa Zwerling Wrighton.

Recognizing the potential of two promising areas of research, Emeritus Trustee Philip Needleman and his wife, Sima, have made a $15 million commitment to establish two innovative centers at the School of Medicine.

Olin Business School alumnus, who earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1947, provided scholarships for more than 100 students over three decades.

Jim McKelvey Jr. and his wife, Anna, have made a significant gift to transform engineering at Washington University for the benefit of students and the world. Their extraordinary commitment includes a $30 million challenge to inspire additional support from alumni, parents, and friends.