Empowering the immigrant community

Empowering the immigrant community

Alumnae Jessica Mayo and Nicole Cortes founded the Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project, a nonprofit that provides legal ­services and community education for ­low-income immigrants in the St. Louis region.
Outfitted for a sustainable future

Outfitted for a sustainable future

Paul Dillinger, BFA ’94, is behind the creation of Levi’s sustainable clothing line Wellthread. He gained inspiration for the line after he saw his alma mater’s push toward sustainability while an artist-in-residence at the Sam Fox School in 2010.
Transdisciplinary collaboration is key

Transdisciplinary collaboration is key

William F. Tate, PhD, the Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor in Arts & Sciences and chair of the Department of Education at Washington University, has been named the next dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and vice provost for graduate education.
Clear-eyed vision

Clear-eyed vision

Through her work with powerful medical imaging software, alumna Christine Lorenz, PhD, is helping create a healthier world.
Big fun

Big fun

The student-managed carnival is one of the university’s longest-running traditions, delighting carnival-goers since 1907.
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