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WashU earns gold accreditation for sustainability

For the third cycle in a row, WashU receives a prestigious sustainability recognition.

Forensic pioneer

Rhonda Roby, AB ’85, has quietly become a forensic science legend through unabashed fearlessness, an undaunted spirit and plain old hard work. (Photo: Christie Hemm Klok)

Rhonda Roby has become one of the country’s foremost experts in mitochondrial DNA, solving some of the biggest forensic questions of our time.

Climate & Environment

The heaviness of water

As the western U.S. faces decreasing water supplies, WashU alumni are helping negotiate how this precious resource will be managed and shared in years to come.

Campus & Community

Exceptional advocate

An eye-opening undergraduate education paved the way for Kirk Ogrosky’s distinguished legal career and inspires his active involvement today.

Humanities & Society

The search for deeper wisdom and better understanding

“Present topics of interest always have a much deeper past,” says Abram Van Engen, the new director of the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics.

Medicine & Health

Hope for those with treatment-resistant depression

A WashU Medicine study paves the way to make an effective treatment more accessible to those ‘paralyzed by life.’

Humanities & Society

Leading without limits

Karen Ivy, AB ’84, assistant dean and professor of technology studies at the University of Arizona Global Campus, understands the importance of being a role model.

Karen Ivy has excelled in aerospace and academia. Now, she uses her experiences to empower the next generation of leaders.

Business & Entrepreneurship

Lighting a fire

Mark Sawyier and his tech company, Bonfyre, call St. Louis home.

Architecture

Designing a better tomorrow

For landscape architect and urban designer Brendan Wittstruck, architecture is a life of service.

Arts & Culture

Creating joy at Pixar

Alumna Louise Smythe’s magical career journey started at WashU.