Author: Claire Gauen

Alumna Erin Blumer brings her distinct artistic sensibilities to WashU’s growing Medical Campus.

Last fall, WashU broke ground on the Neil S. Hirsch Center, which will foster a multi-generational community of students, employers and alumni.

As the U.S. turns 250 years old, a digital archive created by historian Peter Kastor sheds light on the founding fathers and the federal workforce that supported them.

As St. Louis continues to rebuild following a massive tornado in May 2025, ­ Linda C. ­Samuels considers what matters most for successful recovery.

Susannah Cahalan’s third book, The Acid Queen, sheds light on the nearly forgotten life of Rosemary Woodruff Leary.

Alumnus Vijay Shroff’s background as an attorney helps him prioritize community and collaboration in business.

WashU’s student-run radio station hits middle age in stride.

As the western U.S. faces decreasing water supplies, WashU alumni are helping negotiate how this precious resource will be managed and shared in years to come.

An eye-opening undergraduate education paved the way for Kirk Ogrosky’s
distinguished legal career and inspires his active involvement today.

“Present topics of interest always have a much deeper past,” says Abram Van Engen,
the new director of the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics.