Campus & Community

The WashU Arboretum held its inaugural docent training, bringing together a wide variety of individuals to support future outreach and educational programming. Eventually, the docents will lead tours for the community.

Amy Bantle has been appointed as WashU’s vice chancellor for marketing and communications and chief marketing and communications officer, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Her appointment began Aug. 4.

The Division of Student Affairs is now the Division of Student Success. The name is new, but the mission is not, said Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student success.

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement has awarded St. Louis Impact Fund grants to advance regional priorities. Students will partner with the St. Louis Science Center, Monarch Immigration Services, Seed St. Louis and other nonprofits.

Julie Flory, vice chancellor for marketing and communications, has left the university as of Aug. 3, after more than a decade of service, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

Victoria “Tori” Mondelli, founding director of the University of Missouri’s Teaching for Learning Center, has been appointed as WashU’s new executive director and assistant provost for the Center for Teaching and Learning, effective Aug. 3.

Aaron Y. Lee, Cecilia S. Lee and Scott A. Handley, all at WashU Medicine, were recognized for their work to improve the speed and reproducibility of clinical research.

Li Zou, international director at the WashU Brown School’s Center for Social Development, has been appointed to represent the International Consortium for Social Development at the United Nations.

Each year, some 2.5 million first-time students start college in the United States. All students have their own unique goals, histories and challenges, but many share the same questions: How can I make the most of this transformative experience? Where can I find resources to help me thrive socially, financially and academically? What steps must […]

WashU career expert Norma Guerra Gaier explains why students should engage with their career center early and often; how career centers have evolved in this challenging economy; and why your major matters less than you think.