Author: Sara Savat

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.

Arts & Sciences recently honored five alumni and friends for their achievements, service and commitment to the liberal arts.

James L. Gibson, in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, leads a new ranking of most productive political scientists in North America and around the world, according to a new study published by the American Political Science Association.  

John Horn, a professor of practice in economics at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, explains how tariff uncertainty and confusion is contributing to market volatility — and how this might impact long-term economic trends.

Rob Henderson, political commentator and bestselling author of “Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family and Social Class,” will deliver the keynote address for Olin Business School’s Brauer Lecture Series April 16 at Washington University in St. Louis.