Class Acts: Akhil and Rohith Kesaraju
At the end of high school, twins Akhil and Rohith Kesaraju were ready to go their own ways. Then they visited Washington University, and everything changed. Now, preparing to graduate, the Kesaraju twins have grown both apart and together on parallel paths of service and research.
Class Acts: Alivia Kaplan
Alivia Kaplan founded Kuleana Consulting, a global consulting company that connects students with businesses across the globe. She is set to earn a bachelor’s degree in economics and strategy from Olin Business School on May 20.
Reading Week at WashU
What are Washington University in St. Louis students doing during reading week? Junior Amanda Sherman hits the Danforth Campus to find out. Along the way she meets students who have scored big summer internships, performed in campus shows and survived organic chemistry.
Synapse volunteers help children with cerebral palsy build strength, have fun
Washington University senior Addie Avery is a leader of Synapse, the student neuroscience club, which takes part in a program to help children with cerebral palsy build strength and flexibility while having fun.
Students’ work recognized in ‘College Podcast Challenge’
A podcast created by two Arts & Sciences students was among 10 finalists in the “College Podcast Challenge” from National Public Radio.
04.25.22
Images from on and around the Washington University campuses.
First Year Center is now Student Transitions & Family Programs
The First Year Center is now known
as Student Transitions & Family Programs, a reflection of the department’s expanded role supporting all undergraduate day-school students at Washington University.
Libraries announces contest winners
Washington University Libraries has announced the winners of this year’s Newman Exploration Travel Fund (NEXT) Award as well as the Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition.
Field Notes: Researching air pollution in Fairbanks, Alaska
The latest edition of Field Notes travels to Fairbanks, Alaska, where Karolina Cysneiros de Carvalho, a PhD student at the McKelvey School of Engineering, studied how cold and dark conditions impact air pollution.
Student Union’s Miao awarded Truman Scholarship
A passionate and effective champion of LGBTQ+ rights, Washington University in St. Louis junior Ranen Miao has been awarded a Truman Scholarship, the premier graduate fellowship in the United States for those pursuing careers in public service.
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