Our people
A legacy of service
Bill Siedhoff has worked decades in the public sector at the local and state levels. At 84, he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Our expertise
Study explains how ketogenic diets prevent seizures
A new study by WashU Medicine researchers in mice sheds light on the brain’s response to a high-fat and very low-carb diet, which has long been known to help treat some people with epilepsy.
Rural Missourians more likely to lack health insurance than urban residents
A WashU analysis highlights how geography, employment and Medicaid changes shape health insurance access across Missouri communities.
Our impact
WashU’s economic impact totals $9.8 billion
A leading employer and investor in the St. Louis region, WashU contributed $9.8 billion to the local economy in fiscal year 2025, which ended in June. WashU also brought more than $1 billion in external research dollars to the region, money that has led to significant advances in medicine, technology and public health as well as new jobs and businesses in the region.
Students’ cross-disciplinary collaboration addresses real-life needs
The annual Assistive Tech Make-a-Thon brings together WashU OT and engineering students to enhance the lives of St. Louisans who have disabilities.
Videos
Komal Shah on ‘Making Their Mark’
Influential collector Komal Shah discusses “Making Their Mark.” Currently on view at WashU’s Kemper Art Museum, the exhibition places work by renowned figures such as Howardena Pindell, Joan Mitchell and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith in dialogue with contemporary practitioners such as Katharina Grosse, Lorna Simpson, Sarah Sze and Mary Weatherford.
