Harnessing modern data, transforming society
Through its new Digital Transformation initiative, Washington University is tackling head-on the challenges and opportunities of a data-driven society.
Washington University Campus Y
Serving the WashU community since 1911, Washington University Campus Y offers 21 community service programs that are student-led and student-run. More than 800 students participate in our programs each year, providing much-needed services throughout the community.
University City Public Art Series Features WashU Student Work
Three undergraduate studio art students —Maddie Kish, Haley Levin, and Rachel Park — in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts will have sculptures on display as part of University City’s Public Art Series, the longest running public art partnership between a university and municipality in the U.S.
Science Media Fellowship
The Science Media Fellowship program at WashU Medicine’s McDonnell Genome Institute supports local high school students interested in science, journalism, public policy, and more. Additionally, the program shares with students how stories told about science influence public perception and public policy.
WashU Med Campus exhibit depicts historical experiences of Black employees, students, patients
A new exhibit, stretching nearly 50 yards along a prominent wall on the Medical Campus, demands attention. Historical photographs depict the experiences of Black individuals – health-care workers and other employees, patients and students – at Washington University School of Medicine and its partner hospitals.
WashU is making the grade in combatting antisemitism and protecting Jewish students
Washington University is being recognized as one of a few American colleges to receive a high grade in combatting antisemitism and protecting Jewish students, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
WSJ Names St. Louis One of Country’s Strongest Job Markets
The Wall Street Journal recently looked at 380 metro areas to rate job market viability. St. Louis was named as one of strongest job markets in the country in the report, ahead of Denver, New York, Los Angeles, and others.
Startup founded by WashU students wins Inno Madness
Connect, a startup founded by Washington University students, has won the title in the 2024 edition of St. Louis Inno’s bracket challenge. Connect offers a platform aimed at forging connections between students and alumni of the institution they attend to provide mentorship.
To be ‘for’ St. Louis, a new Wash U. initiative is now housed in the Delmar DivINe
Washington University has opened a new Community Engagement Office in the Delmar DivINe to encourage collaboration with nonprofits and better serve the region. Its opening marks an expansion of the university’s “In St. Louis, for St. Louis” plan.