Campus & Community

Washington University in St. Louis staff members who are leaders in their departments and want to better understand the university’s operations are invited to learn more about Professional Leadership Academy & Network, a yearlong professional development program.

The Brown School’s Melissa Jonson-Reid and her team, including faculty from several disciplines across Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University, has received a five-year $6,496,050 grant from the NIH to create The Center for Innovation in Child Maltreatment Policy Research and Training.

On Sept. 28, Washington University — the site of the 1904 Olympic Games — was honored with an Olympic Ring ‘Spectacular.’ Law school alumnus Michael Loynd led efforts to bring Olympic recognition to the university and St. Louis.

Softball player-turned-coach Michelle Venturella speaks to the importance of encouragement. Bolstered to Olympic gold in 2000, she provides her athletes today with similar support to succeed on and off the field.

Whether its pursuing athletic prowess or professional excellence, alumna Kerri Morgan, assistant professor of occupational therapy and neurology at the medical school, continues to rise to meet and exceed each challenge she sets for herself.

As the storied college paper turns 140, former contributors weigh in on how much the hands-on experience of working on Student Life enhanced their educations and prepared them for their careers.

In September, 100 alumni of the paper along with current student journalists gathered at Washington University to celebrate the 140th anniversary of Student Life and reflect on how their experiences led to future careers.

Efforts of Washington University alumni proved pivotal in the transformation of the Gateway Arch grounds and museum. The only thing missing now, they say, is you!

Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.

Alumni and longtime Washington University supporters Nick and Barrie Somers have made a significant commitment to the university for long-range capital needs. In recognition, the Psychology Building — which houses the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences — will be named Somers Family Hall.