By Gabrielle St. Pierre As an undergraduate student at WashU, Robert G. Harmon, AB ’66, MD ’70, knew he was interested in the health sciences. He continued on to medical school after earning his bachelor’s degree, following in the footsteps of his older brother and father, a general surgeon and family physician and surgeon, respectively. […]
Living a value-oriented life By Barbara Northcott Mark Kaufman, AB ’75, MSW ’77, JD ’79, is a proud WashU graduate, having earned three degrees from the university. But he didn’t begin his academic career here. After being accepted to both WashU and the University of Chicago, Mark chose the latter. Following one semester and a […]
By Barbara Northcott Retirement offers a meaningful opportunity to shape the legacy you want to leave, and a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can be a powerful part of that plan. Many donors make QCDs a regular part of their annual financial and philanthropic planning. Because QCD funds move directly from your individual retirement account to […]
Planned gifts have a remarkable ability to shape the future, often long after the donors themselves are gone. Few examples illustrate this more clearly than the legacy of the Blewett family, whose desire to leave a meaningful mark on WashU continues to benefit students nearly a century later. As superintendent of Saint Louis Public Schools […]
By Blaire Leible Garwitz April 17, 1969, is a day Charles Ingene, AB ’69, will never forget, and it marks his most memorable WashU experience. That night, the Grateful Dead played a concert on the Brookings Quad that stretched into the early morning hours, ending only after police received numerous noise complaints. Ingene remembers paying […]
Choosing the best charitable giving vehicle for your situation can often feel overwhelming. You may want a continuing income stream for yourself or a family member, in which case a charitable gift annuity (CGA) might be the best option. If you are 70½ or older, a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) donated directly from your individual […]
Gift for ovarian cancer research memorializes beloved wife and dedicated advocate This past spring – perhaps motivated by the green-is-gold possibility of the season and surely inspired by poetry – Bob Fuessle decided to turn his love for his late wife, Paula, into a lasting tribute. To help fight the disease that took Paula’s life, […]
(Photo credit: Cliff MacArthur, Wikipedia.com) To change the world that you are in,give to the world what you haveand serve the world with who you are. Sister Madonna Buder This year, the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis celebrates 100 years of helping students become agents of change in the world. It is […]
Life insurance gift will support MBA scholars for generations As a senior partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group, Sandeep Chugani, BS ’89, MBA ’91, has entered the gratitude stage of life. At 5 p.m. on a winter afternoon in Miami, Chugani — fresh off a consulting call with a CEO client — shifts […]
We face many challenges today — from geopolitical instability to climate concerns to cybersecurity. It may seem like a time to circle the wagons rather than discuss your long-term philanthropic goals. But if you choose the right option, planned giving can provide a powerful way for you to create a lasting impact and help ensure […]