Author: Diane Toroian Keaggy

Washington University in St. Louis has earned five out of five stars on the Campus Pride Index, a tool that measures LGBTQ programs, policies and practices at 400 U.S. colleges and universities.

High school senior Marye’ Jones got two big surprises Monday: a letter of admissioon to WashU, her dream school, and a WashU Pledge scholarship award, which will cover tuition, housing, books and more. Jones, of St. Louis, was among 700 students admitted through the early decision process.

iGrad, an interactive financial wellness platform for college students, is now available for free to all Danforth Campus students. The platform is designed to boost student financial literacy and to develop money management skills. 

As a dual-degree candidate in architecture and urban design at the Sam Fox School, Theodore “Teddy” Levy has studied sustainable design principles, zoning and code regulations and digital modeling techniques. He also learned to listen. He is among the degree candidates who will be celebrated during the December recognition ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10.

Arts & Sciences students Sam Ko and Dev Mukundan earned full scholarships to attend the SEEDS Leadership Meeting this month at the Arizona Institute for Resilient Environments & Societies at the University of Arizona.

The annual James M. Holobaugh Honors ceremony celebrates Washington University community members who advocate for and serve LGBTQIA communities and recognizes many forms of leadership. Thirteen people were honored this year.

Washington University medical experts share how students, faculty and staff can stay healthy this holiday season. They note that masks not only slow the spread of COVID-19, but also can stop dangerous viruses such as the flu and RSV, which are currently raging throughout the St. Louis region. 

Seniors Sam Norwitz and Ephraim Oyetunji, both majoring in neuroscience in Arts & Sciences, were finalists for the Rhodes Scholarship, one of the world’s most prestigious academic honors.

QPR training, a nationally recognized suicide prevention program, is now available to all students, faculty and staff at Washington University. Kirk Dougher, associate vice chancellor for student support and wellness, likens QPR to CPR — an emergency response that saves lives.

As the new adviser at the Washington University Office of Military & Veteran Services, Beverly Wagner is eager to help Washington University’s veterans, active-duty and Reserve and National Guard service members, as well as dependents and survivors, maximize their WashU experience.