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Spirit Articles

University Libraries receives $1 million pledge for subject librarian
University Libraries

University Libraries receives $1 million pledge for subject librarian

The Miriam Barr Librarianship in Jewish and Near Eastern studies recognizes namesake, a Holocaust survivor.

July 31, 2023
Late WashU employee’s $1.3 million estate bequest fuels COPD research
School of Medicine

Late WashU employee’s $1.3 million estate bequest fuels COPD research

Ruth Bebermeyer’s support honors sister and will advance drug discovery and treatment of the lung disease.

July 31, 2023
Celebrating milestone anniversaries through reunion class giving
Annual Giving

Celebrating milestone anniversaries through reunion class giving

Alumni contribute to their class gift to stay connected and help future students make memories at WashU.

July 31, 2023
Neidorff gift pays tribute to uncle and writer Bela Kornitzer
Professorships

Neidorff gift pays tribute to uncle and writer Bela Kornitzer

July 31, 2023
Longer Life Foundation marks 25 years of scientific investigation
School of Medicine

Longer Life Foundation marks 25 years of scientific investigation

July 31, 2023
Levy family steps up for WashU students with scholarship funding
Make Way

Levy family steps up for WashU students with scholarship funding

July 31, 2023
WashU launches Make Way fundraising initiative
Student Support

WashU launches Make Way fundraising initiative

Donors step up to build financial resources for a best-in-class student experience made more accessible with increased scholarship and fellowship support.

March 03, 2023
New university giving club extends Danforth legacy
Giving Clubs

New university giving club extends Danforth legacy

William H. Danforth Leadership Society recognizes donors whose lifetime contributions total $1 million or more.

March 03, 2023
Needlemans commit $15 million for drug discovery
School of Medicine

Needlemans commit $15 million for drug discovery

Gift from longtime WashU benefactors establishes program to advance promising drug targets into early clinical trials.

March 03, 2023
Nickersons pledge to endow School of Law deanship
School of Law

Nickersons pledge to endow School of Law deanship

Couple’s $5 million gift will help WashULaw reach new heights by empowering its future leaders to be bold and visionary.

March 03, 2023

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