Author: Diane Toroian Keaggy

The Career Center has a new name and a new leader. Effective Sept. 20, Norma Guerra Gaier will lead the new WashU Center for Career Engagement. Gaier currently is executive director of Texas Career Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin.

Two students received grants from the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund, which is advocating for a more equitable and accountable technology ecosystem.

The Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees has elected five new trustees to four-year terms, which took effect July 1.

Washington University faculty hosted a one-week seminar designed to connect high school teachers to experts and resources in local Black history and culture.

Talented high school students from rural communities in Missouri and southern Illinois lived and learned at Washington University in St. Louis, where they discovered more about life on campus and in St. Louis. The cohort took a class with Sam Fox School faculty, learned the ins and outs of the college application and explored local attractions.

Four popular locally owned restaurants will open locations on campus in August. Newcomers include Beast Craft BBQ, Collins Farms, Corner 17 and the Fattened Caf. In addition, Olin Business School will replace the Starbucks in Bauer Hall with a coffee bar that features local roasters.

Isabel Huesa, a rising senior in Arts & Sciences, is participating  in the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Critical Language Scholarship Program.

Launched in 2014, WashU’s College Prep Program is a free, immersive learning experience that prepares talented local high school students for college life. During their first Summer Academy experience on campus, the scholars engaged for two weeks in workshops and undergraduate coursework ranging from science experiments to writing poetry.

A second broadside of the Declaration of Independence is now on view at Olin Library.

St. Louis is known for the Arch, the Cardinals and, of course, Ted Drewes. But there’s much more to see and do in the Gateway City. Here, students and faculty at Washington University in St. Louis share some of their favorite summertime St. Louis attractions and activities.