
Join us! With your engagement and philanthropy, we will achieve a more promising future for all. Connect with and invest in our strengths and ignite the change you wish to see in the world.
Message from Pamella A. Henson

Welcome WashU Campaign Ambassadors! With You: The WashU Campaign is unparalleled in our history. Thank you for serving as dedicated champions in these efforts. These resources are designed to facilitate and enhance the meaningful interactions you will have on behalf of the university.
We will refresh these resources regularly, so please check back often. Let’s show the world what WashU can do!
Warmly,
Pam Henson
Executive Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
message to WashU Campaign volunteers
Learn: Campaign overview
If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be? With You is a focused effort in partnership with our community to drive real change with philanthropy and engagement. Imagine what we can achieve together as one talented, focused, and driven community!

With you, we want to create a more promising
world for all. It looks like:
- Healthier Lives
- Greater Access
- Flourishing Communities
- Future-Ready Leaders
How do we get there? With you, we invest in:
- WashU Medicine
- Public Health
- Scholarships
- Academic Distinction
- Annual Fund
Campaign priorities

School of Medicine

School of Public Health

Scholarships

Academic Distinction

Annual Fund
To learn more, please visit the resources below
It Starts With You
Other resources
Campaign overview
With You website
Key campaign talking points
For answers to commonly asked questions, view our FAQ page.
Share: Spread the news about With You and share your WashU Why
Master your elevator pitch!
With You: The WashU Campaign leverages and advances our strengths in research, education, and patient care.
Through our five priorities:
- WashU Medicine
- the NEW School of Public Health
- Scholarships
- Academic Distinction, and
- the Annual Fund.
We can shape a future filled with:
- Healthier lives
- Flourishing communities
- Greater access to education, and
- Leaders ready for any challenge.
This campaign invites our community to drive change through philanthropy and engagement with WashU. Our supporters are partners, not just donors, and together, we can create a more promising future for everyone!
What is your WashU Why? Below are some tips for sharing your story!
- Familiarize yourself with the campaign priorities.
- Use your own words and personal examples to explain why this campaign is so important.
- Utilize the elevator pitch, key messages, and other available resources.
- Call on your WashU contacts!
- Practice.
- Post on social media.
Contact us
Connect: Volunteer Deployment Resources
Below are some resources we hope you will find useful as you prepare for volunteer deployments on behalf of With You. Please check any of the boxes for guidance on roles such as event hosting, serving as a table captain, writing thank you notes, and leveraging social media to support the campaign’s efforts.
Latest campaign news and notes
These quick snapshots will help keep ambassadors aligned on key developments, upcoming milestones, and campaign activity. Check back regularly for new posts and important reminders.
Campaign leadership

Co-chairs
Board of Trustees Chair Andrew M. Bursky, AB ’78, BS ’78, MS ’78
Trustee Alicia McDonnell, JD ’95
Trustee Cash Nickerson, JD ’85, MBA ’93, JSD ’25
Honorary Co-chairs
Honorary Emeritus Trustee John F. McDonnell, MBA ’14, ScD ’06
Olin Dean Emeritus and Emeritus Trustee Robert L. Virgil, MBA ’60, DBA ’67