I have a strong investment in Washington University. My advisers not only knew my potential, but they also threw their weight behind me. I want more students to discover the resources, networks, and social capital at their fingertips. Make Way ensures that students truly connect as I did. Not all students arrive equipped to seek […]
Dear fellow volunteers, It’s hard to believe, but a little over a year has passed since the formal launch of Make Way: Our Student Initiative. During this time, the four of us have connected with members of the WashU community across the country, sharing our Make Way stories and hearing inspiring stories in return. With […]
More than half of today’s jobs won’t exist in 20 years. At the core of Make Way is our solemn societal responsibility to educate young people and prepare them for the immense amount of change ahead. We need to cultivate the best and brightest minds to take on the challenges we face today and will […]
Dear fellow volunteers, Thank you for being active ambassadors for the university we all hold so dear. We are excited to share the latest news about Make Way: Our Student Initiative. WashU recently celebrated its 162nd commencement. Another group of ambitious graduates has joined generations of alumni who are changemakers in their careers and their […]
Giving back is part of who I am. My father died when I was 8 years old, and my mother raised my sister and me as a single mom. She went back to work, but she also was always volunteering. I learned at a young age to raise my hand. We may not have had […]
We are pleased to share the latest fundraising progress for Make Way: Our Student Initiative. This initiative publicly launched on October 6, 2022, and gifts for Make Way’s top priorities since January 1, 2019 are included in the totals.
Why do you believe it is mission critical for WashU to increase scholarships and funding for student support? Perhaps you received financial aid or benefitted from career services? Or maybe you wish offerings for student success had been more robust while you were a student. Sharing your own story—and sharing your motivation to support Make […]
I received a full scholarship to Washington University, and that gift changed my life. I recognize and appreciate it every day. My time at WashU ignited my intellectual curiosity. I was surrounded by people who loved learning, and I discovered new ways of thinking. Those experiences laid the foundation for my career and inspired my […]
Dear friends, We are thrilled to serve as co-chairs of Make Way: Our Student Initiative. While we come from different backgrounds, studied different fields, and pursued different careers, we join together in our passion for the life-changing experience we all had as WashU students. We are who we are today, in part, because of WashU. […]