Bo Li Installed as the Stanley A. Sawyer Professor
At the installation ceremony, Li gave a talk entitled “Sailing to Statistics, Climate, and Health.”
Synthetic biology leads to recyclable textiles
Researchers develop engineered protein polymers that can be easily recycled and reused
The Class of 2026: Student researchers create knowledge, communicate purpose
WashU Class Acts spotlights some of the Class of 2026 graduates who have engaged in meaningful research during their years at WashU.
WashU, Sodexo partner with Operation Food Search
WashU and Sodexo teamed up on a new program, the Good Vibes Food Drive, allowing students turn those points into community support.
Faculty respond to +AI initiative
After the launch of the provost office’s +AI academic initiative to integrate AI into the classroom, divisions continue to ensue concerning AI and opinions on the University’s largely positive position on the technology.
How WashU researchers are using AI to transform discovery
WashU scientists in biology, chemistry, and physics are using new tools to study evolution, design materials, and model cellular behavior.
Staff Editorial: Before you move out, give back
As the end of the academic year approaches, the task of moving out and shedding whatever excess you’ve accumulated over the semesters can feel Herculean.
My problem with Pixar ecocinema
A common critique leveled at recent Pixar films is that they assume their audience, children, is unintelligent and or uninterested in higher-level thinking.
Midwestern Climate Collaborative receives 2026 AASHE sustainability award
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) recently gave the Midwest Climate Collaborative (MCC) a 2026 Campus Sustainability Achievement Award, one of its highest honors.
EV Charging Depot a milestone for WashU sustainability commitment
Hidden within a seemingly ordinary warehouse on WashU’s North Campus lies a cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) charging depot, designed specifically for WashU’s growing fleet of EVs.