Student delegates to serve on Board of Trustees
Four students will serve as delegates to the WashU Board of Trustees for the 2026-27 academic year. Student delegates serve as non-voting participants in board meetings for a one-year term, providing a student perspective.
McKelvey Engineering dean search committee appointed
Provost Mark D. West has appointed a 13-member search committee to identify candidates for the position of dean of the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.
Mellnick, Itani named to radiology senior leadership positions
Vincent Mellnick, MD, has been named senior vice chair and division director of academic practice and Malak Itani, MD, has been named section chief of abdominal imaging. Both are faculty members in WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology.
WashU faculty receive promotions
During the 2026 fiscal year, a number of faculty members at Washington University in St. Louis were promoted from associate professor with tenure to full professor.
New members, leaders selected for Danforth Staff Council
The Danforth Staff Council at WashU has added new members and elected its executive officers for the new academic year.
Bobick to conclude McKelvey Engineering deanship in 2027
Aaron F. Bobick, dean of the McKelvey School of Engineering and the James M. McKelvey Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, will conclude his deanship on June 30, after successfully serving the university for 12 years in his role, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced.
WashU launches search for executive vice chancellor, chief financial officer
WashU has begun the search for its next executive vice chancellor and chief financial officer. David J. Gray, the current executive vice chancellor for finance, will complete his service in 2027.
Bantle named vice chancellor for marketing and communications, chief marketing and communications officer
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.
Flory to depart WashU as vice chancellor for marketing and communications
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.
Mondelli appointed to lead Center for Teaching and Learning
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.
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