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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 […]

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.

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 […]

Career support at WashU doesn’t stop at graduation. It grows with alumni as their goals, lives, and careers evolve. Through the CCE, graduates continue to access coaching, job boards, networking platforms, and personalized guidance at every stage of their professional 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.

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.

For Naima Pyarali, community has been the defining thread of her WashU experience. Originally from Albuquerque, N. M., she came to the university drawn to its tight-knit culture—something she has since helped strengthen for others through her work as a resident advisor (RA). “I knew since my first year that I wanted to be an […]

Ari Lerner, Class of 2027, found confidence and connection through teaching Dark Room Cycle, discovering how leadership can grow from shared energy and encouragement.

Keysha Gem Patel, Class of 2026, approaches each class as a space for gratitude and teamwork, using movement to strengthen community and inspire collective motivation.

Sadra Marjai, Class of 2028, has deepened his sense of belonging through the Sumers Rec community, developing adaptability, communication, and confidence as a leader and peer mentor.