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WashU Rec had two Bear Adventures in March, a trip to Adventure Valley Paintball and Per Marquette Hike! These adventures are a fantastic way to escape campus and take a break from studying while exploring all that St. Louis has to offer. Play, enjoy nature and connect with fellow adventurers!

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 Success 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 […]

Every year in the spring, the Asian American Association hosts a night market on the South 40 for all students.

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 […]