Arnold B. Zetcher and his wife, Ellen, have made a commitment of at least $8 million in outright and estate gifts to advance Washington University in St. Louis’ effort to adopt a need-blind admissions policy
In recognition of the gift, the university will rename the South 40 House on the South 40 residential area of the Danforth Campus the Arnold and Ellen Zetcher House.
Zetcher earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Olin in 1962. He is retired chairman, president and CEO of Talbots Inc.