Access Points: Going Beyond a Campus

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’ 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.
Photo opportunity: Thurtene Carnival

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.
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft launches

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

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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