Several alumni earn Fulbright awards

Several alumni earn Fulbright awards

Eight recent alumni and one current student of Washington University in St. Louis earned Fulbright awards to travel abroad to teach English or to conduct research in the 2025-26 academic year. The program recognizes talented leaders and scholars who are committed to promoting global collaboration and understanding.
Two students named Beckman Scholars

Two students named Beckman Scholars

Perla Giles, a rising senior majoring in molecular microbiology, and David Lee, a rising senior majoring in chemistry, have been chosen to participate in the Beckman Scholars Program, which provides in-depth research experiences for exceptionally talented undergraduate students.
Fioriglio named Astronaut Scholar

Fioriglio named Astronaut Scholar

Charlie Fioriglio, a rising senior studying physics and chemistry in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named an Astronaut Scholar, a competitive fellowship for exceptional undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math.
‘Miracles can happen’

‘Miracles can happen’

Twelve new graduates of the School of Continuing & Professional Studies Prison Education Project received their degrees May 14 during a commencement ceremony held at the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center in Pacific.
‘The world needs you to be bold’

‘The world needs you to be bold’

Simone Biles delivers a memorable address at WashU’s 164th Commencement, telling the Class of 2025: “The world doesn’t need you to be perfect. It needs you to be bold, to care, and to keep going even when things don’t go as planned.”
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