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
Scholar Profile: Zach Zheng
Zack Zheng Scholar Profile Zhiling “Zach” Zheng is an assistant professor of chemistry and principal investigator of the Deep Synthesis Lab, a research team integrating AI with synthetic chemistry to accelerate the discovery of framework materials. Zheng’s interest in chemistry began early. As a middle school student, he was fascinated by crystallization – a process […]
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
‘It highlighted the holes in our system’: WashU study examines St. Louis disaster preparedness post-tornado
A study from WashU’s Brown School has identified gaps in St. Louis’ emergency preparedness and response, including a lack of funding and a disconnect between community organizers and government.
WashU’s FARM hosts visit by international food and ag experts
Visit part of effort to strengthen collaboration among Latin America, US, UK
