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 […]
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 […]