Empowering St. Louis through the WashU IT Apprentice Program
WashU IT’s Apprenticeship Program is addressing St. Louis’ dual challenge: supporting non-traditional candidates and fulfilling unmet IT positions, as well as embracing our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
STL DataFest unites region’s data scientists
Washington University in St. Louis will host the inaugural STL DataFest, an event designed to unite professionals across diverse sectors, including universities, government, businesses and nonprofits, who share a passion for using data to drive positive societal change.
How area colleges and universities are building community
Local learning institutions including WashU are partnering with local businesses to drive economic development in new ways.
WashU presents Twilight Thursdays at Missouri History Museum
Washington University in St. Louis is the new sponsor of one of St. Louis’ favorite traditions — the free Twilight Thursdays concert series in May at the Missouri History Museum.
A St. Louis Museum Revisits a Famous but Complex World’s Fair
A new exhibit at the Missouri History Museum examines “the triumphant side and the tragic side” of the 1904 spectacle to present a fuller story.
Washington U tech transfer unit hits milestone: 100 faculty-founded startups
Washington University’s Office of Technology Management (OTM) recently achieved a significant milestone: 100 faculty-founded startups launched. More than half the companies have been created in the past 10 years as the university’s OTM has sought to improve how it helps faculty turn research into startups, Nichole Mercier said.
Love Bank Park reopens on Cherokee Street after years of redevelopment efforts
After years of planning and development, restaurateur William Porter and other Cherokee Street leaders and community members reopened Love Bank Park Sunday afternoon to play basketball, chess, hear live music and eat.
First pediatric diabetes mobile unit in country helps St. Louis-area families who are struggling
St. Louis Children’s Hospital has unveiled what it says is the nation’s first pediatric diabetes mobile clinic. The goal is to not only make it easier for families to make it to doctor appointments, which is critical to managing diabetes but also to help prevent children from developing type 2 diabetes, which has been on the […]
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.
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.