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It was lost in plain sight: a Chinatown in downtown St. Louis that existed for nearly a century. It never made it to the history books and barely made the news. Now there’s a widespread effort to honor these stories in light of recognizing the city’s shared past. 

A Washington University Doctor is leading a project studying the concept of “prescriptions for fruits and vegetables” that will help people in the St. Louis Metro access discounted fruit and vegetables.

To boost access to healthy food for St. Louis-area residents in need of improved nutritional options, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is collaborating with BJC HealthCare and Schnuck Markets, the regional grocery chain, to fill prescriptions for fruits and vegetables.

Black Lab Coffee opened at 725 Kingsland Ave. in University City earlier this year and, in a way, we’re ruining the surprise. Embedded in Washington University’s Lewis Collaborative building – a 3.75-acre hub for the arts – it’s a little hard to find, but more than worth the trip. 

St. Louis is known for its long hot summers. But before you retreat into the air conditioning, check out one of the region’s outdoor wonders. Here, leaders of four outdoor-oriented student groups at Washington University in St. Louis share their favorite natural spots in the St. Louis region.

Somehow, someway, the reality of pitching in the big leagues — something that even Ryan Loutos often thought was far-fetched considering he hailed from Division III Washington University — exceeded his wildest dreams.

Washington University in St. Louis has recently been recognized as a top workplace by several organizations. In May, WashU won third place in the giant category in the St. Louis Business Journal’s annual “Best Places to Work” Awards. The annual program measures a variety of factors including benefits and job satisfaction.

Andrew Martin, chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the new Neuroscience Research Building, critical brain research and how attracting top scientists can benefit St. Louis.

Washington University in St. Louis will receive funding for a collaborative community project focused on improving economic mobility for Black youth in the St. Louis area. This project is directly tied to the community pillar of the university’s 10-year strategic plan, “Here and Next,” and is the first grant to carry forward the work of the St. Louis Confluence Collaborative for Community-Engaged Research, Teaching and Practice.

The ASSURE fellowship at WashU Medicine provides college students from the St. Louis metro area an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical, and/or translational research projects. Candidates without prior research experience are particularly encouraged to apply.