These are the St. Louis region’s 2025 Best Places to Work
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These are the St. Louis region’s 2025 Best Places to Work

The St. Louis Business Journal’s annual Best Places to Work Awards recognize the top workplaces in the St. Louis region and is one of the most anticipated awards programs of the year. This year, WashU was recognized again as one of the top workplaces in the region.

WashU chancellor: Our research brings big benefits to St. Louis. You can help protect it.
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WashU chancellor: Our research brings big benefits to St. Louis. You can help protect it.

As chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis, I have the privilege of witnessing firsthand how our institution’s research enterprise transforms lives, not just through scientific breakthroughs, but through tangible economic and social benefits that strengthen our entire region and state. For the first time in our history, WashU surpassed $1 billion in annual research funding in fiscal year 2024. This milestone is a testament to the extraordinary talent and dedication of our researchers, and a powerful economic catalyst for St. Louis and Missouri.

WashU Olin Business School Makes A Big Bet On The Business Of Health
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WashU Olin Business School Makes A Big Bet On The Business Of Health

When Washington University Olin Business School Dean Mike Mazzeo led the creation of a new strategic plan for the school, one new North Star emerged as a strategic imperative: developing true distinction in the business of health. It wasn’t merely a takeaway from the strategy sessions. It became a guiding mandate for moving forward.

St. Louis neuroscience bid seeks $160M NSF grant to boost regional innovation economy
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St. Louis neuroscience bid seeks $160M NSF grant to boost regional innovation economy

A $160 million grant proposal submitted last week could establish St. Louis as a nationally-prominent location for neuroscience research, and officials involved in the bid believe there’s reason for optimism that the region could win the award. The region’s bid proposal was unveiled Tuesday during a summit hosted by Neuro360, a regional neuroscience coalition, at Washington University. The region’s bid for the grant is being led by regional innovation hub BioSTL and Neuro360, along with WashU.

New grants reward WashU alums starting companies in St. Louis
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New grants reward WashU alums starting companies in St. Louis

Plenty of WashU alumni launch companies—though they commonly leave St. Louis to do it. Starting this week, there will be a potential perk to staying here. On Thursday, WashU’s Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship will announce the inaugural winner(s) of “Venture Network Follow-on Investments.” Up to $150,000 will go each year to companies of WashU alumni who’ve already received money from Arch Grants and plan to stay in St. Louis. 

Washington University’s African Film Festival returns for 19th year
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Washington University’s African Film Festival returns for 19th year

For nearly two decades, cinematic art that counters negative stereotypes, combats false narratives and offers first-hand insight about the continent of Africa have been showcased at Washington University in St. Louis. On Friday (March 28) the 19th Annual African Film Festival returns to campus. 

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