The Record

Simone Biles to give WashU’s 164th Commencement address

Simone Biles, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, will deliver the May 12 Commencement address at WashU, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

EnviroCorps members combine stewardship, social impact

WashU is among 13 colleges participating in the Campus Compact EnviroCorps initiative, a federal AmeriCorps program to reduce waste, boost energy efficiency and protect natural resources.

Lee named new head of ophthalmology and visual sciences

Aaron Y. Lee, MD, a leader in applying artificial intelligence to ophthalmology research and patient care, will head the John. F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine.

WashU announces 2026 Great Artists Series

The Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will host six performances by internationally renowned performers as part of the 2026 Great Artists Series.

Notables

WashU has once again been named a Voter Friendly Campus, recognized for practices that encourage students to register and vote. WashU once again will host an on-campus polling location for St. Louis County voters on Tuesday, April 8.

Notables

WashU’s Digital Intelligence & Innovation Accelerator and WashU Libraries recently awarded funding to faculty developing open educational resources for students.

Research Wire

A clinical trial led by Richard S. Hotchkiss, MD, at WashU Medicine, has found that treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with an immune-boosting protein reduces life-threatening secondary infections.