Access Points: Going Beyond a Campus
What is the role of a university? They not only educate students and provide research hubs for scholars but can be a vital part of a local community. WashU professors, students and deans discuss the evolving role of a college during a campus tour. Speakers discuss initiatives to expand access to local students, bolster the regional economy, connect with adult learners and address health care needs.
Simone Biles’ 2025 Commencement address
Simone Biles gave her Commencement address to the Class of 2025 at Washington University in St. Louis during the May 12 Commencement ceremony on Francis Olympic Field.
MEDIA ADVISORY: WashU Commencement is 9 a.m. Monday, May 12
Simone Biles, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, will deliver the May 12, 2025, Commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
Photo opportunity: Thurtene Carnival
Thurtene Carnival, WashU’s student-run carnival, returns to campus this weekend with new attractions, new performances and new safety measures. Visitors are asked to keep their bags at home. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuition-related Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s a list of frequently asked questions and answers about WashU’s 2025-26 tuition, room and meal plans and fees.
WashU launches FARM to drive food system transformation
Rooted in public health, WashU’s new FARM initiative reimagines agriculture to improve nutrition, sustainability and food access for communities worldwide.
Sean McWilliams, senior change manager for Student Sunrise project, 55
Sean McWilliams, a 29-year employee of Washington University in St. Louis, died at his home Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. He was 55. A celebration of life will be held March 7.
Photo Opportunity: WashU Police Department distributes bikes to children Saturday
The Washington University Police Department, in partnership with the St. Louis Police Foundation and the SLMPD’s North Patrol Division, will distribute free bicycles and gifts to some 85 children from Camp Sunsplash, a free summer camp in Fairground Park that serves lower-income families.
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft launches
Europa Clipper will conduct a detailed survey of Jupiter’s moon Europa to determine whether there are places below the moon’s surface that could support life. WashU’s William B. McKinnon, a member of the Europa Clipper science team, has studied Europa for more than 40 years.
Coming soon … a new look for WashU
On Friday, Aug. 16, Washington University in St. Louis will unveil an updated visual identity, to include a new university logo and an updated washu.edu website.
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