Why I Give - Giving to WashU

Our donors tell us every day how passionate they are about supporting Washington University and how deeply they believe in the work of the university. We are very grateful for the generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends who help us advance our mission and improve lives in our community and beyond.

We’re excited to share testimonials from a few of our generous supporters.

The Eliot Society is so important because it recognizes the value of giving specifically to the Annual Fund. Every annual gift matters. Paul Tice, BSBA ’90, JD ’94

We’re both very cognizant of how we got to where we are today. We did not do it alone; we needed a lot of support and a little bit of luck. WashU is a big piece of that. Chris Bloise, BSBA ’97,
Scholarship donor

One of the things I came away with after attending WashU was how personal the experience was for students. […] That passion spread throughout the entire WashU community and inspired people like me to be committed to the university. Art Hofstetter, AB ’78, AB ’78,
Reunion Class Gift donor

Reunion class giving helps make it possible for future students to have access to a WashU education and the lifelong community that follows. It’s especially important to support students like me who otherwise couldn’t afford WashU. If our class gift can even modestly contribute to ensuring just one more student gets the additional funding needed to attend WashU, then we’ve made a difference. Emilia Epstein, AB ’18,
Reunion Class Gift donor

I view investing in the university as an investment in what I value. I am proud to be part of this community, and supporting this institution is one of the best ways I know of ensuring a brighter tomorrow for others. Sarah Boles, BSBA ’80, MBA ’81,
William H. Danforth Leadership Society

It’s simple. If you think a WashU education is of value, you should want to share it with as many people as possible. If you have the ability to help other students, you should. Jennifer Rice,
WashU parent

The university ultimately is defined by the quality of its students and alumni. When you support Make Way, you invest in the legacy of WashU. Merry Mosbacher, MBA ’82,
Make Way co-chair

The opportunities you get from joining the donor community far exceed what you give. It is impossible to overstate the value of being part of the WashU family. Gregg Walker, AB ’94,
William Greenleaf Eliot Society member

Our desire is that any student with the ability and desire to attend Washington University is afforded the opportunity to benefit from all it has to offer. It’s our turn to give back now. Krista, BS ’13, MS, ’14, and Zach Gietl, BSBA, ’12, MAcc ’12,
Scholarship donors

To young people, schools are just names. As a prospective student, it’s important to understand what a university like WashU can offer. And as a WashU donor, you can share your WashU experience with incoming students. Your giving sends a message to others while also benefitting the university and its students. Whatever you can give helps. Alan Goldberg, FAIA, BArch ’54,
Loyalty Society member

Individual actions may not seem like they’re making a difference, but they quickly create change when combined. Rebecca, BS ’08, and CJ Vincent,
McKelvey School of Engineering scholarship donors

I give back because it’s important to provide opportunities and top-notch experiences for the next generation of WashU students. Working together as a team, we create an even greater impact than any individual could have. Keaton Carano, BS ’14,
McKelvey School of Engineering donor

My daughter Irene was able to have an amazing experience at WashU because of the many generous donors who support scholarships. Although neither of us has the means to make a large gift, we both feel it’s incredibly important to show our gratitude, even in the smallest way. By giving back, we hope we can help another student along the way. Susan Hamlin, MLS ’19,
Loyalty Society member

I was a recipient of the I.E. & Goldie G. Millstone Engineering scholarship ... . without that scholarship—I wouldn't have received the education I did or have the wherewithal to get to where I am professionally and personally. When I graduated and got my first job, I put in an amount each year for WashU in hopes of achieving the same thing for current and future students. Jin Sheen Yeoh, BS ’05,
Loyalty Society member

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