Campus & Community

Washington University’s Black Alumni Council celebrates 35 years of keeping black alumni connected with the university and each other.

Andrew and Barbara Taylor are two of the institution’s staunchest supporters. They cherish the opportunity to serve WashU, whether by leading a comprehensive campaign, fostering student success or sponsoring new areas of medical research.

A book by John Bowen, professor of anthropology and the Dunbar-Van Cleve Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, received an honorable mention for the 2019 Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary European Studies.

It was a true celebration when nearly 1,200 members of the Washington University in St. Louis community came together at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel Dec. 7 to recognize the successful conclusion of Leading Together: The Campaign for Washington University and to honor Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and his wife, Risa Zwerling Wrighton.

Alumna Jane Hardesty Poole learned from her physician-father the importance of giving. Today, she continues to support the university in honor of his lifetime of service.

Steven G. Segal, BSBA ’82, chair of the Alumni Board of Governors, answers questions about his longtime commitment to the university and how staying involved adds value for all: the university, alumni and current students.

A new network model helps alumni, parents and friends stay connected to and engaged with the university.

Michael and Noémi Neidorff are two of St. Louis’ most dedicated citizens. Their commitment and outreach make the city and the organizations they engage with better for all.

Tim Hsu and David Ma met while graduate students at Washington University through the university’s Taiwanese Graduate Student Association. After they graduated, they wanted to find a way to recreate the camaraderie they’d known in school and created the WashU Alumni Club in Taiwan in 2012.

Members of the Class of 1967 returned to the university to celebrate their 50th Reunion. Much has changed since they were students, but their affinity for the place and people endure.