Campus & Community

Bradley Hamilton and Kenneth Hamilton grew up in the St. Louis area. Today, the brothers share a love for the city, WashU Bears football and a desire to give back.

The Women’s Society of Washington University funding committee invites undergraduate students to submit funding requests for projects that support educational, cultural and community outreach efforts. The deadline is Oct. 20.

Washington University in St. Louis will adopt a “no-loan” financial aid policy beginning in fall 2024, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced.

Now in its 51st year, the Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race is a favorite St. Louis tradition. This year, WashU is sponsoring a balloon and the festival’s main stage. Students also have a chance to win a ride in WashU’s balloon.

Everyone wants to meet Bear and Brookie, the new comfort dogs of WUPD.

The Class of 2027 celebrated Convocation Aug. 26 in Brookings Quadrangle, heard from WashU leaders and then enjoyed Party at the Park, to kick off the academic year.

Social media intern Matteo Arshad has produced dozens of Instagram Reels and TikToks that riff on pop culture and capture WashU’s unique vibe.

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement invites all Washington University in St. Louis students to come together for free food and good conversation at “The Longest Table,” from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6. 

Fearlessly explore your ideas. And respect others who do the same. That was the message from Washington University in St. Louis Chancellor Andrew D. Martin to the 1,834 members of the Class of 2027 at Convocation Aug. 26 in Brookings Quadrangle.

The Class of 2027 moves onto the South 40 Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18 and 19. The class is the most diverse in university history. The students hail from 50 states and 29 countries; 53% identify as students of color and 21% are Pell Grant-eligible.