Guffey appointed chief of staff to vice chancellor of Student Affairs
Kristy Guffey has been appointed associate vice chancellor and chief of staff to Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs, effective. Feb. 1, Vice Chancellor Anna Gonzalez announced.
Moore appointed TRIO director
Tarsha Moore, a project manager for the Office of the Provost, has been named director of TRiO Student Support Services at Washington University in St. Louis. She began the new role Dec. 4.
Women’s soccer finishes as national runner-up
A memorable season came to a heartbreaking close for the WashU women’s soccer team in NCAA Division III national championship game.
Buder Scholars explore, amplify and celebrate their identities during Native American Heritage Month
Three WashU graduate students who are working to explore and connect with their Indigenous identities as WashU Buder Scholars.
Colleges refocus on career services as students seek return on degrees
Colleges refocus on career services as students seek return on degrees.
Dr. G’s first-generation student experience
Dr. G. is featured on WashU social media to celebrate first-generation college students at WashU.
Senior Tori Harwell selected as a Rhodes Scholar
Washington University in St. Louis senior Victoria “Tori” Harwell has been selected as a Rhodes Scholar, the 30th winner in university history. Harwell was among the 32 students nationwide selected Saturday, Nov. 11, to receive the prestigious honor that provides scholars the opportunity to earn an advanced degree at Oxford University.
Student Letter from Dr. G – Caring for our students
In the past nearly two weeks, I have talked personally with many of you about how deeply you have been impacted by the devastating terrorist attacks in Israel and the ensuing crisis in the Middle East.
First-gen student draws on heritage of hard work to succeed at WashU
Yael Rojo didn’t come to WashU to earn a degree. Really, the degree in economics he will complete this spring is just a means to an end. For him, the goal is to send his parents home to Mexico, a place they left as young people in pursuit of a more economically fruitful future. “The […]
Rodriguez Scholar thrives following first-year challenges with identity, community and balance
Emilio Parra-Garcia grew up in a home where academic conversations were commonplace chats over the dinner table. From discussions about public health policy to nonprofit work, Parra-Garcia has always known that a university degree was in his future. “The expectation has always been that I attend a university,” said Parra-Garcia. “That is a huge reason […]