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
Difficult steps we have taken
I want to take a moment to provide you with an update on WashU’s financial situation and the actions we’ve taken in recent months to ensure that the university is on a sustainable path forward.
Welcome Back, WashU Community
Welcome to the 2025-2026 academic year! I hope your summer brought time with family and friends, quiet reflection, deep thinking, exciting adventures, or perhaps just the simple pleasure of slowing down.
Statement on federal research funding
As I’ve described previously, proposals to dramatically reduce funding at the National Institutes of Health and efforts to cap indirect cost recovery for federal research remain two serious challenges facing WashU. However, I’m encouraged by recent developments among a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators who are standing in support of NIH and the importance of university-based research.
Budget update and FY26 merit decision
As we prepare to begin the new academic year in the coming weeks, I want to share an important update regarding our university budget, including a final decision about the FY26 merit increase.
Federal legislation update
As you are likely aware, major federal legislation (H.R. 1) was signed into law over the holiday weekend. It will be months or maybe even years before we fully understand how the new law will impact higher education broadly. But I want to share with you what we know at this time about the implications for WashU.