Chancellor’s Career Fellows build networks, explore careers
Many summer internships are unpaid or pay little. Chancellor Andrew D. Martin created a new program so more students, regardless of family income, can afford to have these meaningful career experiences.
College Prep Program accepting nominations
College Prep Program is accepting nominations for the next cohort of its innovative college readiness initiative. The nomination deadline is Oct. 15.
Inside the Hotchner Festival: Zachary Stern
In “Kent Styles,” junior Zachary Stern explores questions of family, trust and the ghosts we can’t escape. This weekend, the play will receive its world-premiere staged reading as part of WashU’s annual A.E. Hotchner New Play Festival.
Washington University Managed Endowment Pool generates record 65% return
The Washington University Investment Management Company generated an unprecedented 65% return on its Managed Endowment Pool during the 2020-21 fiscal year, giving the university a significant financial gain that it will use to bolster its support of students and strategic academic initiatives.
COVID-19 protocols: An update with experts Lawrence and LeBlanc
Steven Lawrence, MD, at the School of Medicine, and Cheri LeBlanc, MD, executive director of the Habif Health & Wellness Center, explain how the university established its COVID-19 plan, who should get tested and why we must continue to complete the daily screening.
Free menstrual products available in restrooms for occasional use
Menstrual products are now available at no charge in restrooms in some 30 buildings on Washington University in St. Louis’ Danforth Campus. And soon, such products will be available on the Medical Campus.
Memories of 9/11: Shock, confusion and fear
In many respects, Washington University was lucky. The city was spared and, in the end, no student lost a close family member in the attacks. Still, students suffered.
Celebrating WashU Athletics’ return to full competition
For the first time since the pandemic began, in spring of 2020, all of Washington University’s varsity athletic teams are returning to competition. In this video, we celebrate all of our scholar-champions as they prepare to start the 2021-22 season.
‘Bigger and better’ Commencement to move to Francis Olympic Field
Two big changes are coming to Commencement at Washington University. The annual ceremony is moving from Brookings Quadrangle to historic Francis Olympic Field. And, starting next year, Commencement will be followed by a celebration featuring lawn games, live entertainment and food from St. Louis eateries.
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