The Center for Career Engagement’s Norma Guerra Gaier honored with prestigious SoACE Founders Award
The Division of Student Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis proudly announces that Norma Guerra Gaier, associate vice chancellor for career development and education, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Founders Award by the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE). This honor, considered the most prestigious award bestowed by SoACE, recognizes […]
Hundreds of employers to meet with students Feb. 10
The Career Expo brings hundreds of employers to WashU to meet directly with our students because employers want to hire WashU students and graduates; they stand out in the job market.
WashU students redefine leadership through values and connection
Natalia Ramos and Rishika Jeyaprakash are on different academic paths at WashU, Ramos focusing on policy and education and Jeyaprakash on medicine and space science. Yet their student experiences intersect through a shared goal—redefining what it means to lead. “Being a leader is not just about being the loudest voice, it’s also about being the […]
Jack Furman
When Jack Furman left sunny Miami for WashU, his car was loaded with the usual college essentials—bedding, clothes, snacks. But tucked among those essentials was something a little unusual—a large, wooden book box and a five-foot post, materials for a Little Free Library he planned to install in St. Louis. “I’ve always wanted to be […]
WashU career communities help students find their future
The Center for Career Engagement launched its career communities program three years ago, organizing communities around fields like art, design and media; health care and sciences; and technology, data and engineering.
More than a play
As a first-year student attending orientation, Marielle Hinrichs-Morrow stepped into Edison Theatre not knowing the performance she was about to see would leave a lasting mark on her WashU journey. Written, performed and directed by WashU students, The Date is a theatrical performance presented by the Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Center that addresses the […]
For life, not just four years
Career support at WashU doesn’t end at graduation—it evolves. The CCE stands as a lifelong partner to alumni, continuing to offer coaching, job boards, and access to resources through platforms like Handshake and WashU CNX. “Once you’re part of WashU, you’re part of our community for life,” said Guerra Gaier. “Alumni can schedule appointments with […]
Exploration as a journey
The CCE isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about helping students discover who they are and who they want to become. From day one, the CCE encourages exploration and self-discovery, guiding students through a five-phase career development model that starts with understanding themselves.
Power in partnership
Through partnerships on campus and beyond, the CCE connects learning to life. Faculty and staff collaborations bring career exploration into the classroom, while industry partnerships open doors for students to connect with meaningful employment.
Built for what’s next
At WashU, career readiness isn’t an afterthought. It’s part of the student experience from the start, and the Center for Career Engagement (CCE) plays a vital role in building partnerships and frameworks that nurture a career culture grounded in self-discovery and exploration. “The Center for Career Engagement was established to ensure that all students have […]