Washington University in St. Louis has announced that Leading Together: The Campaign for Washington University is expected to reach its initial, minimum goal of $2.2 billion two years ahead of schedule. The campaign total reached $2.12 billion as of Dec. 31, 2015. The university’s Board of Trustees has approved a new goal to raise $2.5 billion by June 30, 2018.
Leading Together has attracted record support so far from more than 120,000 alumni, parents and friends of Washington University, including hundreds of volunteers in St. Louis and in cities across the United States and worldwide. Their generosity is helping to strengthen the university’s leadership and contributions to society in four key areas: preparing the leaders of tomorrow; advancing human health; inspiring innovation and entrepreneurship; and enhancing the quality of life.
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