University recognized as American Talent Initiative High-Flier
Bloomberg Philanthropies has recognized Washington University in St. Louis as an American Talent Initiative (ATI) High-Flier, a group of 28 high-graduation-rate institutions that are national leaders in college access and success for lower-income students.
Amanda on the Street: Commencement chat with Chancellor Martin
WashU graduating senior Amanda Sherman asks Chancellor Andrew D. Martin what advice he has for the Class of 2023 and why we wear funny hats at graduation.
Sterling K. Brown to give WashU’s 162nd Commencement address
Sterling K. Brown, a St. Louis native and an award-winning actor and producer, will deliver the 2023 Commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
Traube appointed dean of Brown School
Dorian Traube, a professor in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California, has been appointed as the next dean of the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, effective Aug. 1, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
Chancellor’s State of the University address released
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin has shared the 2023 State of the University address, providing an update on the past year, highlighting accomplishments in academic distinction, student access and Washington University’s commitment to St. Louis.
WashU recognized as a top workplace
Washington University in St. Louis has been recognized in several recent surveys as a top workplace.
Mazzeo appointed dean of Olin Business School
Michael Mazzeo, a professor of strategy at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, will be the next dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, effective Jan. 1, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
Burton named vice chancellor for government relations
J.D. Burton has been named the vice chancellor for government relations at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. He will begin the role March 27.
Weingarth named inaugural senior adviser for St. Louis initiatives
Lisa Weingarth, vice president of external affairs at the St. Louis-based nonprofit Rung for Women, has been named to the newly created role of senior adviser for St. Louis initiatives in the Office of the Chancellor at Washington University in St. Louis.
Gonzalez, Martin launch food blog
During Bear Beginnings orientation in August, Chancellor Martin and Vice Chancellor Anna Gonzalez took first-year students on a food tour of St. Louis’ South Grand neighborhood.