Newsroom Stories

Emmy Award-winning host, producer and author Andy Cohen will return to his native St. Louis to deliver the 2026 WashU Commencement address. Chancellor Andrew D. Martin and Cohen announced the news from the Manhattan set of “Watch What Happens Live,” Cohen’s popular late-night talk show.

Sports betting is “all around us, all the time,” says WashU’s Noah Cohan, who studies sports and fan cultures. In this Q&A, Cohan discusses the rise of online gambling, the formative impact of fantasy sports and how structural changes are reshaping the fan experience.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found that diamond dust is not a suitable particle for stratospheric aerosol injection that could cool the Earth.

WashU Medicine researchers found that stopping GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide — even temporarily — elevates the risk of heart attack, stroke and death compared to staying on the medication continuously.

Three-time Grammy winner Isabel Leonard will join celebrated accompanist John Arida for an evening of works by Spanish composers and classic mid-century American songs March 29 as part of WashU’s Great Artists Series.

Beginning with the 2026 fall semester, WashU’s undergraduate tuition before financial aid will be $71,310, an increase of $3,070 over the current charge of $68,240. Charges for a double room will range between $14,530 and $15,150, and meal plans will range from $6,032 to $9,122.

Christopher J. Salango and Lorraine “Rain” Stippec, second-year candidates in the Master of Fine Arts in Dance program, will present new and original works in Edison Theatre March 20 and 21.

Bruce D. Levy, MD, a highly regarded leader in academic medicine and an accomplished physician-scientist, has been named executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He begins his new role July 1, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

Shrinking public health funding, workforce shortages and misinformation are straining systems. A WashU forum explores how leaders can safeguard preparedness and sustain population health systems.

A WashU analysis highlights how geography, employment and Medicaid changes shape health insurance access across Missouri communities.