Corner 17
With so many great local eateries now just steps away from all our on-campus living, we decided to shift the focus of our Good Eats Food blog to start highlighting the local restaurants on the Danforth Campus. The first location the Chancellor and I decided to visit was Corner 17 at Whispers Café located in the Olin Library.
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 […]
Confluence Kombucha
For our “in the Lou” food tour we popped into a handful of locations, including Confluence Kombucha. Chancellor Martin and I were thrilled to make this stop because students learned more about the kombuchery and their processes used for brewing.
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 […]
Lojain Elkhidir: Peer Health Educator
There definitely can be a stigma when it comes to talking about mental health issues. Part of being a PHE is having these conversations
First-gen scholar finds support, community to carry on family dream
As a first-generation student who immigrated to the United States at the age of 7, Yoana Zamora Miranda is doing something no one else in her family has done – pursuing a formal post-secondary education. “I am carrying on a dream for my family who never had the chances or opportunities I am faced with […]
And the balloon ride winner is…
WashU student Anusuiya Mehrotra won a ride with Dr. G in WashU’s Time Traveler hot-air balloon at the September 16 Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Anusuiya submitted the winning contest entry to answer the question: “Why is St. Louis on the rise?” And the 2023 race also marked the first time that WashU sponsored a […]
Sameem Afghan Restaurant
Chancellor Martin and I joined students to venture through The Grove and take in a few stops along the way, one of them at Sameem Afghan Restaurant which offers traditional and fusion dishes.
Campus Pride names WashU a Top 30 campus
Washington University in St. Louis has been selected as a Top 30 campus for LGBTQ+ students by Campus Pride, a leading national nonprofit working to create a safer college environment for such students. WashU was selected for its exceptional work in LGBTQ+ inclusive policies, programs and practices.