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Jordan Cooper, director of Cross-Cultural Connections, is a recipient of the 2026 Emerging Leader Distinguished Honors Award, a university-wide recognition honoring staff members who inspire others and positively influence the WashU community through leadership, collaboration and growth-minded practice. The annual Emerging Leader Distinguished Honors Award, presented by WashU’s Office of Human Resources, recognizes professional staff […]

The Division of Student Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis will soon be known as the Division of Student Success, a name that more clearly reflects the breadth, impact and purpose of the division’s work. The change, effective [DATE], underscores a continued commitment to supporting WashU students across the full arc of their experience, from […]

Marco Antonio Valenzuela has been appointed director of Campus Life at WashU. In this position, Valenzuela will serve as a key advisor within Student Affairs and work closely with campus partners to advance strategic priorities and strengthen cross-divisional collaboration that supports student connection and success. “I’m truly excited to join WashU and step into this […]

When Blake Comeaux arrived at WashU, he brought talent, drive, and an openness to possibility, but also quiet doubts about whether he truly belonged. Coming from a Title I public high school in southern Mississippi to an elite academic environment was jarring. But what he found was a community of people who consistently reinforced that […]

The Division of Student Affairs is calling on all graduating students to complete the WashU First-Destination Survey, a five-minute, online survey that plays a vital role in shaping career resources for current and future Bears.  This survey is for every graduate, whether you’re searching for a job, continuing to graduate/ professional school, have accepted an offer, or are pursuing another path. If you’re still making […]

By his senior fall at WashU, Shane Pellegrino had a clear plan—finish strong in the classroom and on the baseball field, then pursue a master’s in finance at Notre Dame to accelerate a future in private equity. But having a plan is different from being able to bring it to life, especially when it requires […]

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) recently recognized WashU Student Affairs professionals for their standout leadership, scholarship, and contributions to the student experience, highlighting individuals whose work is advancing the future of student support in higher education. Phyllis Jackson, associate dean for the Office of Scholar Programs, and Jordan Cooper, director of Cross-Cultural […]

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 […]

Step into the “family room” of the WashU Women’s Soccer team, and you’ll find that the trophies fade behind names on lockers, big sister lineages, and conversations that stretch well beyond soccer.  Coach Jim Conlon calls them a family, but not in a casual, cliché way. Rather, it’s reference to an intentional framework where each […]

The Center for Career Engagement (CCE) will join colleges and universities across the country in celebrating National Student Employment Week April 13–17, recognizing the invaluable contributions of student employees and the campus partners who support them. Throughout the week, the CCE will spotlight the essential role student employees play in advancing daily university operations, from […]