Africa initiative seeks campus input
Washington University’s Africa initiative is asking faculty members to offer ideas and input through a new online survey.
A path to diversity in neuroscience
With a strong focus on community, the undergraduate pipeline program ENDURE at Washington University in St. Louis prepares students from diverse backgrounds for neuroscience doctoral programs.
The View From Here 8.8.18
Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.
WILD streak: 45 years of ‘Walk In, Lay Down’
It began with an essay for an argumentation class; it became a full-blown concert experience and one of the most anticipated student events of any semester. Here is the history of one of WashU’s best traditions, WILD.
50 things every first-year WashU student must do
Campus life has changed a lot over the years. So we got together alums and current students who whittled down some of the best things to do on campus your first year here. Some of our greatest activities, classes, food and traditions are included.
A tradition of activism: The 1968 Brookings occupation
In the fall of 1968, members of the Association of Black Collegians occupied Brookings Hall for eight days. The sit-in would permanently change Washington University.
ROTC celebrates 100 years at WashU
Fifty years ago, students across the nation fiercely debated whether the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs belonged on college campuses. Today, Washington University in St. Louis Provost Holden Thorp says there is no better place.
Bygone WashU quiz
Washington University in St. Louis has been around since 1853. With 165 years of history, the institution has seen many changes to student life. How well do you know WashU’s bygone traditions?
The View From Here 8.1.18
Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.
Chancellor Wrighton to co-chair United Way campaign
United Way of Greater St. Louis has named Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton as a co-chair of its 2018 community campaign. He will serve alongside co-chair Jeff Fox, chairman and CEO of Harbour Group, for the annual fundraiser.
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