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WashU puts investments, efforts where it lives

As we look to the future, our commitment to the families, businesses and institutions that form the heart of St. Louis will only grow stronger. Together, we’re building a more vibrant, equitable, and prosperous region for all, writes Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.

We should never, ever give a pass to cruelty

We should continue being patient in this moment, to do all we can to channel the energies of this political era into the creation of a better world, even when this means working with those with whom we disagree. But, in doing so, we should not tolerate — we should not extend patience towards — the cruelty inherent in some of what has been done, writes Sandro Galea.

The Day the Music Died and Luck Intervened

One of the most well-known of these tragedies was the airplane crash that killed rock and rollers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson (the Big Bopper) outside of Clear Lake, Iowa, on February 3, 1959.   As Don McLean referred to in his song American Pie, it was the “day the music died.”  But on that day, luck and chance were also front and center, writes Mark Rank.

WashU balloon goes over big

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.


Book explores consequences of political conversations

Book explores consequences of political conversations

In her new book, political scientist Taylor Carlson, in Arts & Sciences, explores how political information changes as it flows from the news media to person to person. Her research shows that socially transmitted information becomes sparse, biased, less accurate and mobilizing — fueling a “distorted democracy.”

Faculty Books


Word Made Fresh

An Invitation to Poetry for the Church

Design Agendas

Modern Architecture in St. Louis, 1930s–1970s