Tragedy plus time equals comedy

Elissa Bassist
Elissa Bassist came to WashU thinking she wanted to be a lawyer. Then for a writing class, she wrote her autobiography through the lens of a grilled cheese.

What WashU can do

Following Convocation Aug. 24, new WashU students enjoyed a party in Tisch Park with a concert, food and a Brookings Hall lighting showcasing the new WashU logo. (Photo: Whitney Curtis)
As the new academic year began, Washington University unveiled a new visual identity and an enhanced effort to communicate its important contributions in the areas of education, research and patient care to key internal and external audiences.

Bridges to the moon

The forgotten story of how a diminutive 1955 fine arts major named Pat Bridges played a key role in sending astronauts to the Moon.