Campus & Community

Beverly R. Wendland, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, will complete her provost appointment after a successful five-year term in the role. Her transition is effective July 31, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

Jennifer Phillips-Cremins, a pioneer in understanding 3D genome structure and its impact on the brain, will join WashU Medicine as BJC Investigator.

Jeremy Goldbach, a nationally recognized scholar on LGBTQ+ mental health and the inaugural Masters & Johnson Distinguished Professor in Sexual Health and Education at the Brown School, died Saturday, June 7, 2025, of cancer. He was 42.

At the WashU Board of Trustees meeting in May, numerous faculty members were appointed, promoted or granted tenure, with most taking effect July 1.

The Rev. Callista Isabelle, the inaugural director for religious, spiritual and ethical life at WashU, received this year’s Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award, which is given to a staff member who exceeds their daily work duties to make a positive impact on employees and the university at large.

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.

A new study reveals that students learn best through prediction activities, even though they don’t realize it. This idea is at the center of research published by biologist Elise Walck-Shannon and her co-instructors for an introductory genetics course in Arts & Sciences.

Perla Giles, a rising senior majoring in molecular microbiology, and David Lee, a rising senior majoring in chemistry, have been chosen to participate in the Beckman Scholars Program, which provides in-depth research experiences for exceptionally talented undergraduate students.

Robi Mitra at WashU Medicine has received the Chancellor’s Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In addition, in 2024 WashU jumped 11 places to No. 26 on the National Academy of Inventors list of the top 100 U.S. universities granted U.S. utility patents.

Charlie Fioriglio, a rising senior studying physics and chemistry in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named an Astronaut Scholar, a competitive fellowship for exceptional undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math.