As he watched the Twin Towers fall on Sept. 11, 2001, David Marold immediately knew the United States would respond. He knew that response would require the courage and commitment of thousands of young men and women. And he knew those soldiers would need leaders to keep them safe. “I thought that was something I could do,” Marold said. He was just 15.
Marold continues to lead and mentor members of the military. As co-founder and president of Washington University Student Veterans Association, Marold successfully advocated for the expansion of the Yellow Ribbon program at the law school; has recruited talented, if occasionally non-traditional, candidates; and has connected student veterans to university resources and a robust alumni network. Read More