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Atlas Co-Founder Pledges $200M to Washington University Public Health School

Andrew Bursky and his wife committed $200 million through their family foundation to establish a new school of public health at Washington University in St. Louis. The gift will fund the named institution and expand the university's capacity to train public health professionals and support research initiatives in the region. The contribution reflects growing philanthropic focus on healthcare education and workforce development. Washington University joins other institutions receiving major commitments to specialized medical programs, underscoring sustained private sector support for advancing health sciences education and training.