News & Announcements

The Career Expo brings hundreds of employers to WashU to meet directly with our students because employers want to hire WashU students and graduates; they stand out in the job market.

For the first time in program history, the WashU Bears have won the Learfield Directors’ Cup, presented by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, the organization announced June 9. The Directors’ Cup is widely considered the ultimate measurement of overall athletic program success in collegiate sports.

WashU Chancellor Andrew D. Martin has been named the 2026 recipient of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Services Champion Award, a national honor recognizing visionary leadership in advancing career education and student success.

Meet the Class of 2026 graduates whose student experience was shaped by the Division of Student Success. Amanda Kesler Sam Fox graduate blends commitment to soccer with service and leadership WashU Women’s Soccer has been a constant through Amanda Kesler’s WashU journey, shaping how she leads and serves on campus. Alongside her graduate studies in […]

Students showed up InSTLforSTL during WashU Campus Life’s annual Day of Service. Across St. Louis they took part in various projects from planting and restoring to packing care kits and rebuilding.

Jordan Cooper, director of Cross-Cultural Connections, is a recipient of the 2026 Emerging Leader Distinguished Honors Award, a university-wide recognition honoring staff members who inspire others and positively influence the WashU community through leadership, collaboration and growth-minded practice. The annual Emerging Leader Distinguished Honors Award, presented by WashU’s Office of Human Resources, recognizes professional staff […]

Marco Antonio Valenzuela has been appointed director of Campus Life at WashU. In this position, Valenzuela will serve as a key advisor within Student Success and work closely with campus partners to advance strategic priorities and strengthen cross-divisional collaboration that supports student connection and success. “I’m truly excited to join WashU and step into this […]

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 […]