Ceremony to recognize December graduates

Ceremony to recognize December graduates

More than 275 Washington University in St. Louis degree candidates — the largest group to date — are expected to attend the December Recognition Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in Graham Chapel on the Danforth Campus.

Transgender Day of Remembrance events to be held on Washington University campus

Nov. 20 is national Transgender Day of Remembrance. Two events will be held on the Washington University in St. Louis campus, organized by student groups dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA community and to mark Trans* Awareness Week (TAW). The events will shine a light on the societal obstacles and legal barriers that generate and perpetuate hate-based violence and systemic oppression.
McDonnell International Scholars Academy celebrates 10-year anniversary​

McDonnell International Scholars Academy celebrates 10-year anniversary​

On its 10-year anniversary, the McDonnell International Scholars Academy, Washington University in St. Louis’ lead international initiative, has much to celebrate: a strong network of 29 partner research universities around the world, 67 scholars in residence, 72 academy alumni and countless collaborations and connections. To mark the milestone, the McDonnell Academy is hosting an alumni workshop Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, on the Danforth Campus.

Forum to focus on university’s diversity, inclusion efforts

All members of the Washington University in St. Louis community are invited to take part in a forum discussion at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, that will focus on the university’s ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts. A key topic will be the report and recommendations from the Steering Committee for Diversity & Inclusion. The event will be held at the Clark-Fox Forum in Hillman Hall.
‘Great for St. Louis, great for the nation’

‘Great for St. Louis, great for the nation’

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton shared news that Washington University in St. Louis has been selected for a record sixth time to host a debate. In a nod to how the world has changed since our first debate in 1992, he and other leaders gathered at the Field House to spread the news donned ball caps bearing the hashtag #WashUdebate2016.
Washington People: Andy Maus

Washington People: Andy Maus

Andy Maus was the guy who used to alert undergraduate students via text message they had a package in the mailroom. Now he’s working as clinical research coordinator in the lab of Ravi Vij, MD. Here’s the story of how Maus went from the medical school to the mailroom — and back again.

Poverty prospects higher than expected

For Americans, the likelihood of experiencing relative poverty at least once in their lifetime is surprisingly high, finds a new study from noted poverty expert Mark Rank, PhD, professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
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