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Last September, alumna Sarah Adam became the first woman to win a medal for Team USA in wheelchair rugby at the Paralympic Games. She’s an inspiring reminder that those with disabilities can live lives fully and powerfully.

A letter from an alumnus with a unique perspective on the refreshed WashU brand.

A WashU-sponsored balloon soared above St. Louis during the 52nd annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race.

Alumna Tescha Hawley was named a Top Ten CNN Hero in 2023 for her service to the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and surrounding areas.

Shortly after Commencment, Chancellor Andrew Martin spent some time with Julia Blanchard, AB ’24, talking about what the WashU Pledge meant for her, her WashU Pledge cohort — and for a whole new generation of WashU students.

Erica Barnell co-founded the life sciences company Geneoscopy to develop innovative diagnostics and transform gastrointestinal health.

For the first time, WashU sponsored a hot air balloon in the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, an annual hot air balloon festival held in Forest Park. “Time Traveler” was among the dozens of entrants that delighted the STL community Sept. 15-16, 2023.

Shirlene Obuobi has touched many with her artistic interpretations of women in medicine and the state of health care.

On the outskirts of Kibale National Park in Uganda, anthropologist Krista Milich supports a community-led effort to keep wild animals at a safe distance from neighboring properties.

Former Student Union President Tyrin Truong, AB ’21, continues his commitment to public service at age 23 as one of the country’s youngest mayors.