Business & Entrepreneurship

Mike Mazzeo, the Knight Family Professor of Economics and dean of WashU Olin Business School, was installed Feb. 3 as the inaugural Judy and Jerry Kent Dean.

The National Academy of Inventors has once again named WashU to its Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents List. 

Developed by WashU Medicine researchers and licensed to WashU startup Wugen, the immunotherapy is designed to treat rare and aggressive types of blood cancer.

University Services at WashU has announced updates for faculty, staff and students heading into the 2026–27 academic year. Topics include parking permits, WashU ID cards, supply chain management and more.

WashU is an inaugural member of Third Coast Foundry, a new initiative designed to strengthen the combined presence of Midwestern universities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Alumnus Calvin Butler brings forward-looking energy to Exelon, a Fortune 200 utility company.

Alumnus Vijay Shroff’s background as an attorney helps him prioritize community and collaboration in business.

In her business and engagement with WashU, Lynn Gorguze prioritizes relationships and building community.

On-campus leadership opportunities put Christina Walker on a path to help future student-athletes thrive.

Public health scholar and entrepreneur Joseph T. Steensma bridges research and real-world impact, translating science into scalable solutions that address environmental and population health challenges.