Simone Biles to give WashU’s 164th Commencement address
Simone Biles, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, will deliver the 2025 Commencement address at Washington University in St. Louis, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin.
Gray appointed executive vice chancellor, chief financial officer
David J. Gray has been appointed executive vice chancellor for finance and chief financial officer at Washington University in St. Louis, effective April 7, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced.
WashU launches FARM to drive food system transformation
At a critical juncture for agriculture and public health, Washington University in St. Louis is launching the Food and Agriculture Research Mission (FARM), an ambitious initiative that aims to address challenges in agricultural production, food distribution and access to nutritious foods by developing practical, scalable solutions for global impact.
WashU’s economic impact totals $9.3 billion
WashU’s direct and indirect impact to the St. Louis economy in 2024 totaled $9.3 billion, an increase of $500 million from 2023. During fiscal year 2024, which concluded June 30, WashU spent $3.9 billion on salaries, construction and purchasing. That money rippled across the region, generating another $5.4 billion in economic activity.
Gratitude inspires generous support for WashU Medicine’s neurosurgery department
Andrew Taylor, an emeritus trustee of Washington University in St. Louis, and his wife, Barbara, have made a $50 million gift to WashU Medicine’s neurosurgery department to enhance groundbreaking research, innovative patient care and the training of the next generation of neurosurgery leaders.