Teaching beyond the call: Andia Augustin-Billy
In October 2021, Andia Augustin-Billy, MA ’09, PhD ’15, became the first Black faculty member to receive tenure at Centenary College of Louisiana in its 196-year history.
The Foundry Bakery: WashU entrepreneurs find the sweet spot
It was at WashU that Ray and Leah Yeh first considered becoming entrepreneurs.
Nisha Patel: Bringing her folding chair to the table
Nisha Patel, MSW ’98, has spent more than two decades at the forefront of the philanthropic and political landscape, leading and implementing initiatives that increase economic opportunities for families with low income.
Emerging leader: Stephanie Willerth
In 2020, Stephanie Willerth, MS 2008, PhD 2008, looked to her own expertise for ways to help address the challenges of the COVID-19 epidemic. She came up with an innovative idea that protected frontline health care workers from exposure to the virus: 3D printed medical-grade face shields.