Author: Sara Savat

The new home of the Center for Career Engagement and alumni welcome building at Washington University in St. Louis — set to open in early 2027 — will be named the Neil S. Hirsch Center in recognition of a pledge to support the facility from Hirsch’s widow, Laura DeLuca Hirsch, through the Neil S. Hirsch Foundation.

A new federal government interpretation allowing churches to endorse political candidates will cause division in churches and sets the stage for the U.S. government to favor politically aligned religions, says Mark Valeri, an American religious historian at Washington University in St. Louis.

Sydney E. Scott, an associate professor of marketing at Olin Business School, has been named one of Poets & Quants’ “Best 40-under-40 MBA Professors” for 2025.

Betsy Sinclair, who studies how politics influence social relationships, was installed recently as the Thomas F. Eagleton University Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science in Arts & Sciences.

As the Oklahoma Legislature clears the way for autonomous practice by nurse practitioners, it’s time for a broader conversation regarding the scope and duration of training and certification needed to independently provide care to patients of all types, says Patrick Aguilar, MD, a business of health expert at WashU Olin Business School.

In the wake of the devastating May 16 tornado, several Washington University in St. Louis teams, as well as numerous individual employees and students, have answered the call to help through service and donations — showcasing WashU’s commitment to St. Louis. Here’s how you can get involved.

As the St. Louis region continues to clean up and assess damage from last week’s storms and deadly tornado, the WashU community has quickly mobilized to help its neighbors. There are still opportunities for volunteering, donating and finding support if you were affected.

Simone Biles, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, will deliver the May 12, 2025, Commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis honored Lynn Gorguze, PMBA ’86, as the 2025 Dean’s Medalists at the school’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner March 27.

From Eagle Scout to Ervin Scholar, M.J. Brown leads with commitment to service and values. Now the soon-to-be Olin Business School graduate prepares to follow his dreams across the country where he’ll work as an associate product marketing manager at Google in San Francisco.