Ten College Prep Program grads secure spots at WashU with $820,000 in aid
Ten of the 36 graduating high school seniors in WashU’s College Prep Program will attend WashU this fall, receiving a total of $820,000 in WashU financial aid. Other students have received offers from the University of Pennsylvania, Saint Louis University and dozens more colleges.
Kamilov named Donald L. Snyder Career Development Professor
Ulugbek Kamilov, an engineer at Washington University, has been installed as the inaugural Donald L. Snyder Career Development Professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering.
WashU to remove Robert J. Terry’s name from lecture series, professorship
Washington University in St. Louis will remove the name of Robert J. Terry, MD, from all university features, including the Robert J. Terry Lecture Series and the Robert J. Terry Professorship in the School of Medicine. This action follows a comprehensive review by the university’s Naming Review Board.
Made with care
Biomedical engineering students from Washington University have started an assistive technology-focused student group to help local communities, including creating wheelchairs for young children.
University continuing review of programs and activities in support of diversity, equity and inclusion
Washington University in St. Louis has been reviewing its programs and activities in support of diversity, equity and inclusion. A committee will make recommendations to university leadership for how WashU can best achieve its community-focused goals while continuing to comply with federal guidance and laws.
WashU to award six honorary degrees during 164th Commencement
Six extraordinary individuals will receive honorary degrees during WashU’s 164th Commencement.
Lacey named Korea Foundation Scholar
Kim Lacey, a doctoral candidate in history in Arts & Sciences, has won a prestigious 2025-26 Korea Foundation Scholarship for Graduate Studies.
Farmer earns prestigious journalism fellowship
WashU senior Kate Farmer has received the Joseph Rago Memorial Fellowship for Excellence in Journalism. In her new role, Farmer will write editorial features for The Wall Street Journal.
Register for parking permits, Metro passes soon
Danforth Campus employees at Washington University in St. Louis can purchase a 2025-26 Danforth Campus parking permit and register for a Metro U-Pass beginning at 10 a.m. May 21.
Biology students win annual awards
Seniors Basma Daham, Autumn Kim, Angelina O’Brien and Lillith Streett, in Arts & Sciences, were named winners of the Department of Biology’s annual awards.
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