It’s who we’ve been; now, it’s who we are. Meet the new WashU!
We've been known by many names since 1853, but now we're embracing the one that's closest to our hearts! Welcome to WashU, where excellence is our tradition and innovation is our future!
"No one should have to borrow money to obtain an undergraduate degree."
Starting fall 2024, we're taking a bold step to make higher education accessible with a "no-loan" financial aid policy, ensuring a debt-free WashU education for admitted students.
#WashU22
Applicants: We encourage civic engagement. Your acceptance will not be rescinded if you are disciplined for engaging in peaceful protest. March on.
Physicist Tansu Daylan was selected for
@NASA
's Transform to Open Science (TOPS) effort to develop an open-science curriculum for enhanced reproducibility and equity in exoplanet research. 🚀
“When you see something that is not fair, not right, not just, you must have the courage to stand up, to speak up and find a way to get in the way.”
Congressman and civil rights icon John R. Lewis offered advice and words of wisdom to the Class of 2016.
#restinpowerjohnlewis
Some know her for her role on
@HBO
's "White Lotus." Others know her from her scene-stealing performances on Broadway.
Now, you'll know her as the 163rd Commencement speaker. We're excited to announce that
@JENCOOLIDGE
will deliver the
#WashU24
address!
Breaking News: Researchers at WashU have developed an air monitor capable of detecting COVID-19 virus variants in about 5 minutes. 🔬
This groundbreaking technology opens new doors in early identification and monitoring of the virus.
WashU in Bloom: Spring has arrived in St. Louis and we are excited to share these seasonal scenes of campus.
We are incredibly grateful for our staff photographers, who went above and beyond (while social distancing) to capture these gorgeous images.
#HardyStrong
: "Justin should be celebrated uniquely and in a way that signifies his ongoing impact.”
In honor of
#WashU22
basketball star Justin Hardy, an anonymous donor has made a pledge of $500,000 to endow the Justin Hardy Courage Fund at WashU.
Jane Goodall has arrived!
We are so honored to welcome her to the WashU campus and look forward to her speaking on ‘Inspiring Hope Through Action.’ Be sure to tune in at 4 PM for the livestream on Facebook.
"That’s why I’m making a pledge that, beginning next fall, any admitted undergraduate student from Missouri or the southern portion of Illinois who is Pell-eligible or with a family income of less than $75,000 will be able to attend WashU free of charge."
#WashUmomentum
“He is a force for good and a wonderful example for our graduating students.”
The highest-scoring basketball player in
@NBA
history, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, will deliver the
#WashU21
Commencement address.
"Of all the great schools in the Midwest, Washington University [in St. Louis] stands out because it checks off so many of the boxes that most students care about."
@Newsweek
has named WashU the ‘Best college in the Midwest'.
This is a proud moment for the WashU community.
Congrats to WashU economist Philip Dybvig on being awarded this year’s
@NobelPrize
in economic sciences! His transformative research has significantly improved how our society responds to financial crises.
The
#WashU
Bear surprised Sofia of McCluer High School today with her admission decision ✨ Sofia, a participant in the WashU College Prep Program, will attend WashU this fall on a full-tuition College Prep Scholarship!
#WashU23
Proudly introducing Andrew D. Martin, Washington University’s 15th chancellor. Currently serving as Dean of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan, his tenure will begin June, 1 2019.
“Our community is forever changed by his legacy of love and strength.”
Together we mourn the loss of admired
@WASHUBears
player Justin Hardy. He was a pillar and inspiration on and off the court, and we will forever be
#HardyStrong
.
The galaxy recently lost a star—actor, performer, and trailblazing
#StarTrek
icon, Nichelle Nichols.
In honor of her passing,
@WUSTLlibraries
has published the rarely seen interview she gave for documentarian William Miles's film 'Black Stars in Orbit.'
Home sweet home.
Congratulations to our neighbor Forest Park on once again being named the
#1
city park in the country by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards! We continue to be team
#ForestParkForever
. ❤️🌳💚
The WashU Pledge:
@WashUchancellor
announced that the university will provide a free undergraduate education to incoming, full-time Missouri and southern Illinois students who are Pell Grant-eligible or from families with annual incomes of $75,000 or less.
We will
#NeverForget
the lives that were lost, sacrificed and impacted by the tragic events that took place on 9/11. In remembrance of the fallen, members of the WashU College Republicans planted 2,977 flags — one for each life lost in the 9/11 terror attacks — on Mudd Field.
Join us in sending well wishes to alum &
@NASA
astronaut
@AstroBehnken
, as he prepares to become one of the first Americans to launch into space in nearly a decade. He’ll board SpaceX’s commercially built Crew Dragon spacecraft and head to the International Space Station. 👨🚀
From our home to yours—Happy Thanksgiving.
We’re grateful for you, our wonderful WashU and STL community. We hope your day is full of joy, warmth and laughter. ❤️🐻💚
We will continue to take all possible steps to support and advocate for our international students. At WashU, we have been in action for the past few days and have taken or will take the following steps:
This place. This song. This class.
#WashU20
graduate, Semhar Mekonnen, performs this beautiful rendition of The Beatles ‘In my Life’ to pay tribute to her fellow graduates. ❤️🎓💚
When it rains, it snows! St. Louis weather shifted from fall to WashU wonderland in a matter of hours. Here are a few fun scenes taken from our very own snow globe, enjoy!
#stlwx
❄️🐻❄️
“Freed to dream.” The first 10 graduates of the Washington University Prison Education Project earned their diplomas this week. This transformative program enrolls prisoners and staff members who wish to work towards an associate's degree.
“The ongoing racial violence that we are witnessing against people of color is nothing short of devastating. As a community, we are united in our commitment to justice and racial equity.”
@WashUChancellor
on the killing of George Floyd:
Congratulations to the 2020 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine recipients. Three virologists were awarded today, including Charles Rice, whose work
@WUSTLmed
made a significant contribution to the fight against the blood-borne hepatitis C virus.
Still
#1
for dorm living. We're also among the top schools for financial aid, libraries and the best college food in America. See where else
#WashU
makes the list in this year's Princeton Review rankings.
“Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.”
– E.Y. Harburg 🌈
Double rainbow spotted on the
#WashU
campus and captured by Rikki Drexler of
#WashU24
.
Yesterday, 708 high school students learned they had been accepted early decision to WashU. Watch this video to see one student surprised with news that she not only is a member of the
#WashU24
family but she's also the first recipient of the
#WashUPledge
full-tuition scholarship
When WashU prof Tim Bono gets airtime on national TV, who does he say hi to? His family, his friends, & his students at Washington University!
ICYMI, WashU’s resident happiness expert made his way to Contestant’s Row & all the way to the Showcase Showdown on the Price is Right.
Congratulations to WashU alum Ryan Loutos on being called up to the St. Louis Cardinals! We’re excited to see you shine in the big leagues. Go Cards!
#ForTheLou
.
@MikeBloomberg
, 108th mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, will deliver the
#WashU19
Commencement address.
These are extraordinary times. However, we'd like to take the time to welcome and congratulate our regular decision admits to
#WashU24
. We look forward to what you'll accomplish.
Did you catch the
#WashU
Easter egg in
@ArianaGrande
's thank u, next video? ICYMI, Grande was spotted reading, “Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy” by
#WashULaw
expert Stephen Legomsky! 🎤
Decisions are up for
#WashU24
! Congratulations and a very warm welcome to our early decision admits. Welcome to the WashU family, we can’t wait to meet you! ❤️🐻💚