Author: Diane Toroian Keaggy

Charlie Fioriglio, a rising senior studying physics and chemistry in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named an Astronaut Scholar, a competitive fellowship for exceptional undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math.

Josh Walehwa has been appointed associate vice chancellor and chief of staff for Nichol Luoma, executive vice chancellor for administration and chief administrative officer at Washington University in St. Louis, beginning June 2.

For the first time in program history, the Washington University in St. Louis women’s tennis team won the national championship, defeating Pomona-Pitzer 4-3 May 23 in Claremont, Calif. The title marks the 27th in WashU Athletics history and the second for the 2024-25 school year.

What is the role of a university? They not only educate students and provide research hubs for scholars but can be a vital part of a local community. WashU professors, students and deans discuss the evolving role of a college during a campus tour. Speakers discuss initiatives to expand access to local students, bolster the regional economy, connect with adult learners and address health care needs.

First profiled as first-year students, four seniors captured the sights and sounds of WashU’s Commencement for a graduation day vlog.

Graduate student speaker Kendall Burks, who earned degrees from WashU’s Medical Scientist Training Program, delivered a message to the Class of 2025 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 12 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.

Graduating students Kendall Burks and Elijah Darden will reflect on the importance of community in their addresses to the Class of 2025 at WashU’s 164th Commencement Monday, May 12, on Francis Olympic Field.

Ten of the 36 graduating high school seniors in WashU’s College Prep Program will attend WashU this fall, receiving a total of $820,000 in WashU financial aid. Other students have received offers from the University of Pennsylvania, Saint Louis University and dozens more colleges.

WashU senior Kate Farmer has received the Joseph Rago Memorial Fellowship for Excellence in Journalism. In her new role, Farmer will write editorial features for The Wall Street Journal.

Student Life, WashU’s independent student newspaper, won 38 Missouri College Media Association Awards — including Best Overall Newspaper.