Washington Magazine

After serving in many leadership roles at the university, Ida H. Early is now secretary to the Board of Trustees.

The men’s basketball team from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, ­visited ­Washington University in early December 2010. ­Participating in the 27th annual Lopata Classic basketball tournament.

More than 1,000 students got their groove on in the 12-hour Dance Marathon, raising money for area children’s hospitals.

Alumnus John Beuerlein, MBA ’77, parlayed a college scholarship into a successful career. Over the years, he’s supported those institutions that helped give him a good start.

Alumnus Ben Lewis, AB ’99, is the founder of Engage As Your Age, an organization that pairs isolated seniors with active adults.

Sasha Isaac-Young, AB ’99, BFA ’99, is an award-winning film writer and director in Los Angeles.

David Sherbow, JD ’76, a 35-year music industry veteran, helps individuals book bands directly from his website, LiveMusicMachine.com.

Talk radio veteran Joe Madison, AB ’71, known as the Black Eagle to his audience, met with President Barack Obama for an exclusive interview.

Thousands of alumni and friends return to Washington University annually for both Reunion weekends. Alumna Danielle Forget Shield, BS ’94, speaks on why she stays involved with the university.

Washington University undergraduate students carry out significant research and, as a result, earn prestigious awards and scholarships.