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.
Halting Alzheimer’s progression
Funding from parent and entrepreneur Ron Shaich is helping WashU Medicine investigators test potential interventions to treat and prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
Opening doors to opportunity
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.
Alleviating global hunger
Support from George and Debra Couch advances efforts led by Jeffrey Gordon to combat childhood malnutrition by producing therapeutic foods that target the gut microbiome.
Propelling postgraduate success
Pledge from Parents Council members AJ and Cindy Janower creates fund for student professional development and boosts Dialogue Across Difference leadership training.