Our people
‘Hair is my identity’: Student sells textured-hair products from Village vending machine
Zariah Taylor, a senior and Sam Fox School fashion design student, has launched TheHairVault, a vending machine for textured-hair products, in the Village, with support from the Skandalaris Center’s Student Enterprise Program.
Our expertise
Waterlogged seeds reveal melons’ ancient journey
A new WashU study shows how scientists can use ancient DNA to answer historical questions beyond what artifacts alone can reveal.
What’s in a sidewalk?
A graduate public health course examines the effects of built environments, from local crosswalks to global cityscapes.
Our impact
WashU astronomers selected for Roman space telescope programs
Scheduled to launch Aug. 30, scientists will use Roman to settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy, exoplanets and astrophysics. WashU plays a key role in four new projects.
Giving every child a future
Child Development Accounts may seem like a new idea, but they’ve been around for 35 years. Michael Sherraden reflects on their origins and impacts.
Videos
‘Let’s see where we can go’
Through the Bears Caucus, sponsored by the Office of Government & Community Relations, student and alumni ambassadors meet with lawmakers, share their personal stories and champion issues critical to the WashU community.
