Washington Magazine

Washington University alumni thrive in the compelling and competitive art auction business.

Breaking into the competitive auction world isn’t for the fainthearted, but students can take steps to prepare themselves academically.

In November 2013, Joshua Aiken, AB ’14, was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford in England. He intends to earn two master’s degrees there, one in U.S. history and one in forced migration studies.

Alumnae Jessica Mayo and Nicole Cortes founded the Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project, a nonprofit that provides legal ­services and community education for ­low-income immigrants in the St. Louis region.

Paul Dillinger, BFA ’94, is behind the creation of Levi’s sustainable clothing line Wellthread. He gained inspiration for the line after he saw his alma mater’s push toward sustainability while an artist-in-residence at the Sam Fox School in 2010.

Over the past 35 years, the Bridgewaters have put down strong roots in St. Louis. In the process, they have left an indelible mark on the community and the university, helping educate capable and talented people.

One year after walking across the Commencement stage, these three alumni are charting their own path to success.

As of June 1, 2014, Leading Together: The ­Campaign for Washington University had raised $1.547 billion toward a minimum goal of $2.2 billion.

Learn how to craft a healthier you with these six tips from university experts.

William F. Tate, PhD, the Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor in Arts & Sciences and chair of the Department of Education at Washington University, has been named the next dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and vice provost for graduate education.