Our guiding principles
Our commitment to community runs deep, and we aim to enhance the health, equity and prosperity for all in the region and beyond.
Archie’s dark side
The creators behind America’s most wholesome comic wanted to remake the comics world in its image. See the story through a new exhibit at Olin Library.
Model AV testing
Two Washington University faculty members and their research teams build the “WashU Mini-City” — a novel and low-cost physical environment — to study autonomous vehicles and, ultimately, to improve their reliability and safety.
Into the forest
For decades, Forest Park has enticed generations of WashU community members to step outside the university’s campuses and explore. Today, students and faculty are venturing deeper into the woods to learn about the biodiversity that teems there.
AI + Design
WashU students and faculty are cutting through the hype and grappling with artificial intelligence.
Paths cleared and futures revealed
Through Make Way: Our Student Initiative, Washington University seeks to remove barriers to success for every student, now and in the future. At five crossroads discussed here and countless more, funding for students makes the difference.
A new era for adult education at WashU
The new School of Continuing & Professional Studies has freedom and flexibility to better focus on the needs of St. Louisans.
A place of possibility
Academic freedom is the cornerstone of discovery, and our commitment to free inquiry has only been strengthened since our founding in 1853.
Forging new paths
Through ‘Here and Next,’ WashU commits to creating a future of faculty research and student learning rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration and excellence.
The AI battlefield
In his new book, alumnus Paul Scharre discusses what’s at stake for global security and human freedom, as well as how the U.S. can maintain a leadership position amidst game-changing technology.
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