Campus & Community

Beginning Sept. 1, WashU Olin Business School will launch five signature MBA scholarships in high-impact areas for the school.

WashU boosted admissions outreach, enrolled 1,942 students in the Class of 2030 and is adding early action for the 2031 class. Leaders highlight strong international interest, growing student focus on AI and career outcomes and an upcoming review of the university’s test-optional policy.

As the fall semester approaches, WashU’s AI initiative is driving academic innovation across schools and disciplines.

A new master’s degree in artificial intelligence engineering will be offered at WashU McKelvey Engineering starting in fall 2027.

Several faculty members have been appointed to new leadership positions in the Office of the Provost at WashU, effective by July 1, Provost Mark West announced.

The school is offering $10,000 scholarships to support affected professionals enrolled in the new AI for Business master’s program, while new corporate development offerings help organizations redesign work and reskill teams.

In celebration of Commencement, WashU Class Acts spotlights 2026 graduates who have engaged in meaningful research at WashU. They have created knowledge and mastered research skills — especially important at a time of funding cuts and public skepticism.

“Ideas Matter” is a new WashU podcast focused on the forces shaping our lives.

WashU will launch a doctoral program in neuroengineering in fall 2027, one of only a few in the United States.