From the Office of the Chancellor

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.

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, […]

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 […]

Class of 2024, congratulations. Everyone on this stage — our administrators, faculty leaders and trustees — and everyone who showed up to support you today — all stand in awe of what you’ve overcome as a class to make it to this milestone. Your experience has been uniquely challenging in so many ways. I mean, […]

Dear Washington University community,  This has been a tumultuous time for our WashU community.  And unfortunately, we know it’s not over.  Tensions remain very high within and outside of our campus – here in St. Louis and beyond – as we all continue to grapple with serious, high-stakes world issues.  There are no easy solutions. […]