The coaching behind the confidence
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 […]
Scholar Champions, built with care
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 […]
Center for Career Engagement to celebrate National Student Employment Week
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 […]
Kitti Taye ’25 takes her voice to American Idol with ongoing support from her WashU community
When Kidist “Kitti” Taye ’25 opened TikTok after posting a vocal cover last year, she never imagined it would change her life. She started uploading videos simply to make singing a more intentional hobby, experimenting with styles, watching engagement trends, and having fun. Then one of those clips caught the attention of a casting director […]
Jack Furman
When Jack Furman left sunny Miami for WashU, his car was loaded with the usual college essentials—bedding, clothes, snacks. But tucked among those essentials was something a little unusual—a large, wooden book box and a five-foot post, materials for a Little Free Library he planned to install in St. Louis. “I’ve always wanted to be […]
The Rev. Cara Rockhill appointed director for ORSEL
The Reverend Cara Rockhill has been appointed director for the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) within the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). She succeeds The Rev. Callista Isabelle, who previously served in the role. Rockhill brings deep experience in chaplaincy, pastoral leadership, and interfaith engagement to her position at WashU. Prior […]
WashU Recreation announces complimentary five-week Rec Center memberships for university employees
WashU Recreation is launching “Take A Class, Move Your 🍑,” a special five-week complimentary membership program designed to encourage health and wellness among WashU faculty and staff. Starting February 1, 2026, all WashU employees who do not currently hold memberships are invited to experience Sumers Recreation Center and South 40 Fitness Center at no cost […]