Campus & Community

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.

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.

New milestones, new discoveries, new faces and a new (albeit very old) name — 2024 was a terrific year for WashU. Here, the Source looks at some of the most-read stories of the year and highlights 2024’s best photos and videos. 

Before they were refugees in St. Louis, they were economists, engineers or nurses. Now a new, no-cost program at Washington University in St. Louis is giving them next-level English and professional skills they need to find jobs that match their talents and training. Observers say the program is a win-win for refugees and the St. Louis region.

Several WashU faculty members contributed to the St. Louis Reparations Commission report, which outlined recommendations for city officials to repair the harm caused by racial injustice.

The School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis will recognize this Veterans Day with the grand opening of its new Veterans Law Clinic, aimed at educating students while providing free legal services to veterans.

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies, in collaboration with partner Teach St. Louis, is opening up its Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning program to veteran teachers who work in high-need classrooms.

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at WashU invites undergraduate students to apply for the summer 2025 St. Louis Fellows Program.

The Gephardt Institute offers students an immersive paid summer fellowship, to learn more about St. Louis and help local nonprofits meet mission-critical goals.

A WashU-sponsored balloon soared above St. Louis during the 52nd annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race.