Government action
WashU students have many opportunities to learn that democracy is a verb.
‘Let’s see where we can go’
Through the Bears Caucus, sponsored by the Office of Government & Community Relations, student and alumni ambassadors meet with lawmakers, share their personal stories and champion issues critical to the WashU community.
Why are refugees with jobs still living in poverty?
For newly resettled refugees in the United States, getting a job doesn’t always mean escaping poverty, says an expert on migration policy at Washington University in St. Louis.
Advocating for artists
A sitcom script and a WashU degree led to Nikki Tabibian’s award-winning career in entertainment law.
Waterlogged seeds reveal melons’ ancient journey
A new WashU study shows how scientists can use ancient DNA to answer historical questions beyond what artifacts alone can reveal.
The Future of Foreign Assistance and Global Health
In this episode of Ideas Matter, WashU’s Sandro Galea, dean of the Bursky School of Public Health, and former USAID civil servant Nicholas Enrich discuss how assisting other countries in maintaining public health protects safety and stability across the globe—including here in America.
Nicholas Enrich
Leading the Law Review: A conversation with editor-in-chief Caleb Rogers
For Caleb Rogers, serving as 2026-2027 editor-in-chief of the Washington University Law Review is both a leadership opportunity and a chance to help shape the scholarship the journal publishes. A third-year law student, Rogers is leading Volume 104 while preparing for a career in commercial finance.
Sawyer Seminar Lecture Series to launch Sept. 10
The Center for the Humanities and the Department of African and African American Studies, both in WashU Arts & Sciences, will launch a yearlong Sawyer Seminar on “Black Studies and the Future of the American University” Sept. 10.
Research Methods for Public Health
Second Edition
Designed for undergraduate and graduate public health students, this practical text builds essential research skills through clear explanations, real-world cases, and hands-on application.
Chiarello named IAS fellow, recognized for best sociology book
Sociologist Elizabeth Chiarello, in WashU Arts & Sciences, was honored by both the American Sociological Association and the Institute for Advanced Study for her work at the intersection of patient care and criminal justice.
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