WashU’s economic impact totals $9.8 billion
University drew $1 billion in external funding that led to scientific advances, new jobs
A conversation with environmental epidemiologist Tracy Bastain
As an environmental epidemiologist, Tracy Bastain investigates how external factors — chemical, physical and biological — impact human health.
Steensma installed as E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor
Joseph T. Steensma, a professor of practice in the School of Public Health, has been installed as the inaugural E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor at Washington University in St. Louis.
Sun sets on the Sunlight glacier
WashU researchers monitor, measure melting glacier system in Wyoming
Four named senior members of National Academy of Inventors
Four researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
WashU researchers bring findings — and questions — to St. Louis gardeners
From toxic metals in the soil to hidden hunger, researchers shared knowledge with local growers and asked for theirs in return
Mapping food pantry deserts across St. Louis
WashU’s St. Louis Policy Initiative is tracking where food pantries are located across the region to identify gaps in access and prepare for future shortages.
Hester Blum installed as the Lynne Cooper Harvey Distinguished Professor of English
Hester Blum was installed as the Lynne Cooper Harvey Distinguished Professor of English on Feb. 10, 2026.
WashU Medical Campus recognized as first Tree Campus Healthcare facility in Missouri
In January 2026, the WashU Medical Campus was recognized as the first Tree Campus Healthcare facility in Missouri.
Ignite Interdisciplinary Grant awardees announced
WashU’s Fall 2025 Ignite Interdisciplinary Grants were awarded to researchers with projects on pressing public health problems