Chancellor
Andrew D. Martin is the 15th chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis. At his inauguration in 2019, he cast a vision for elevating WashU’s academic distinction, providing broader access to the university’s world-class educational experience, and deepening WashU’s partnerships and impact in the St. Louis region.
State of the University
Chancellor Martin’s 2025 State of the University address is available to view online.
Recent Updates
Update on federal developments
I’m writing to provide you with an update on the developing situation at the federal level as policymakers consider actions that could significantly impact higher education. It’s important for you, as members of our WashU community, to stay informed and to understand how you can get involved.
Advocating for WashU and higher education
The past few months have been a challenging time for American higher education. Our colleges and universities are in the national spotlight and under scrutiny on a number of fronts, including how we conduct research, how we support our communities, and even how we educate our students.
Update on impact of federal actions
We’re writing today to share an update on our current situation in light of proposed funding cuts and other actions at the federal level that could have a significant impact on WashU.
Principles for the Research University of Our Time
It’s more important than ever that we make it very clear where we stand, what we stand for, and the value we bring to our nation and the world. At WashU, our focus is squarely on our mission – research, education and patient care. In order to have our greatest impact in each of these areas, we must recommit ourselves to putting these priorities above all else. And we must make our intentions known.
Update on research funding
The National Institutes of Health have made cuts to research funding for facilities and administration. We want to assure you that the university’s leadership team is fully activated and closely monitoring the situation to see what these cuts could mean for our mission-critical work, and to ensure that we are prepared to respond as needed on behalf of the institution.