Spirit Articles

It was a bold move. In 1932, William Bernoudy left his studies and part-time job at Washington University to apprentice with Frank Lloyd Wright. Living and working at Wright’s Taliesin estate in Wisconsin, the St. Louis native absorbed many lessons and began to discover his own architectural voice. After returning home, Bernoudy would design hundreds […]

After nearly 24 years at the helm of Washington University, Mark S. Wrighton officially ended his tenure as chancellor on May 31. But thanks to the leadership of the Board of Trustees and the generosity of many alumni and friends, the names of the 14th chancellor and his wife, Risa Zwerling Wrighton, will live on […]

During the October 2010 dedication ceremony for Stephen F. and Camilla T. Brauer Hall at Washington University’s McKelvey School of Engineering, the facility was hailed as “a hub for new ideas” and “the focal point for research that will lead to a healthier, more sustainable, and cleaner planet.” The facility was the second building to open as […]

Donors who participate in the challenge will help Washington University secure $6.5 million for a first-of-its-kind prevention study that aims to stop the devastating brain disorder before it starts.

Jeffrey Fort extends his legacy of philanthropy at the medical school with a $5 million contribution to create a professorship and bolster research led by Gregory Zipfel, MD, and Joshua Osbun, MD.

Anita Artstein-Dunsay, AB ’65, knows firsthand what it’s like to lose loved ones to cancer. Her father died in 2003 after battling pancreatic cancer, and her husband of 28 years, Richard, died in 2017 after fighting prostate cancer. “This disease affects everyone, whether directly or through a friend or family member,” says the retired clinical […]

Christopher, JD ’94, and Julie Boehning, MLA ’94, made their first unrestricted gift to Washington University before the ink was dry on their diplomas. They were eager to give back. In addition, Ms. Boehning worked in advancement for the university while completing her master’s degree and knew that these gifts—which can be used for any […]

Last December, 85-year-old Robert Klump joined members of his family for a gathering on the Washington University Medical Campus with Ramaswamy Govindan, MD, the physician who treats him for lung cancer. Unbeknownst to Mr. Klump, the December 22 event was more than a celebration of his good health. His son, Michael, also brought the group […]

A group of community leaders and donors has provided seed funding to advance the work of key investigators at the School of Medicine. Their investment is yielding promising results, including experimental vaccines and tools to accelerate the development of new treatments and preventives.