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 State of the University address is available to view online.
Recent Updates
A Note of Gratitude
As we prepare to step away from our daily routines for the Thanksgiving holiday, I am reflecting upon the role of tradition in our lives. Just like family life, university life is full of traditions. They may change over time, but some, like the alma mater that now rings out from Graham Chapel at noon each day, or the annual wonder of yellow leaves raining down on Ginkgo Allée each November, have been part of the fabric of WashU culture for a century.
Sustaining student support in the long term
The concentric circles model of human behavior was created by the second-century Stoic philosopher Hierocles and further developed by modern psychologists. It depicts a continuum of impact in which the innermost circle ripples out into broader and broader spheres of influence – all of which, of course, are connected at the center.
Welcome to a New Year of Discovery and Connection!
Dear Washington University Community, Welcome, all, to the 2024-2025 academic year at Washington University in St. Louis. I am especially eager to welcome those students, staff, and faculty who are new to our community, and I hope that our beautiful campus comes to feel like a second home in no time. Among the historic buildings, […]
Universitywide effort aims to bring WashU to the world
As a new academic year begins, Washington University in St. Louis is unveiling a new visual identity and an enhanced effort to communicate its important contributions in the areas of education, research and patient care to key internal and external audiences. The update includes a new university logo and website and the official adoption of […]
A new look for WashU
Dear students, faculty and staff, Starting today, you’ll see a new look and refreshed visual identity for the university appearing in many of our physical and digital spaces. This update is part of a renewed effort to raise awareness about who we are and to show the world what we can do. There are so […]