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Local learning institutions including WashU are partnering with local businesses to drive economic development in new ways.

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 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 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.

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.

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 […]

The mission of the Black Genome Project is to understand how genetic research is impacting Black communities in St. Louis and how Black communities value their genomes and genetic data. Using research methods that include members of the community on the research team and through the study of individual people and community culture, project leaders hope to create a space for Black people to understand genetic diversity and to evaluate, learn, and take ownership over the future of genomic medicine. Together with Black communities, the Black Genome Project hopes that individuals become more empowered and have agency over their genetic health information.

The St. Louis Alumni Network supports alumni, students, families, and friends of Washington University by offering opportunities to socialize, network, and share WashU memories. If you work or live in the St. Louis area, we welcome you to reach out, make new connections, and build on your lifelong connection with WashU.

Through its new Digital Transformation initiative, Washington University is tackling head-on the challenges and opportunities of a data-driven society.

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.