Campus & Community Archives

Applications sought for Neuroprep Scholars program

Recent graduates, and undergraduate students who are close to graduating, can apply to be part of a two-year post-baccalaureate neuroscience program at WashU. Applications are due by March 3.

Students

Rural student surprised with a WashU Pledge scholarship

A team from WashU traveled 130 miles to Monroe City High School to deliver a big surprise to senior Angela Chen — early admission to the Class of 2029 and a WashU Pledge Scholarship, which will cover the full cost of her education. Chen is a graduate of the WashU Rural Scholars Academy.

Awards & Notables

Minton wins 2024 St. Louis ORBIE Award

Jessie Minton, vice chancellor for technology and chief information officer at WashU, received the 2024 St. Louis ORBIE Award from St. LouisCIO.

Appointments & Promotions

Board grants faculty appointments, tenure

At the Washington University in St. Louis Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 6, numerous faculty members were appointed or granted tenure, with most new titles and roles taking effect that day.

St. Louis Region

WashU partners with Greater St. Louis Marathon

WashU will once again partner with Greater St. Louis Marathon, a St. Louis tradition that features a marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K and 1-mile family fun run. The race will take place April 26 in downtown St. Louis. WashU students and employees are eligible for discounts.

Academics

He named editor of prominent statistics journal

Xuming He, chair of the Department of Statistics and Data Science in Arts & Sciences, has been appointed joint editor for the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society – Series B (Statistical Methodology), one of the most important journals in statistical science worldwide.