She graduated from Washington University in 2000 with degrees in English and African - American studies .
He received a degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis in 2001 where he met Elise White , his future wife .
Elise White graduated from Washington University in St. Louis   in 2000 with degrees in English and African - American studies .
He received a degree in English from Washington University in St. Louis in 2001 where he met Elise White , his future wife .