In the News
Refugees in St. Louis, Denver share definitions of success
A recent study sheds light on the goals and ambitions of immigrants starting over in a new country.
Vote to continue strike exposes Boeing workers’ anger over lost pensions
Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow Jake Rosenfeld comments on pension issue and the Boeing Strike in AP article
Announcing the winners of the 2024 McLeod Writing Prize
The award, open to first-year students across WashU, recognizes exceptional research on race, gender, and identity. Lydia Pita, a sophomore majoring in environmental studies, won first prize among the Arts & Sciences entrants.
Dedicated home for Arts & Sciences to break ground in spring
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the first dedicated home for Arts & Sciences on the Danforth Campus took place Oct. 8 at Washington University in St. Louis. The building will house some of the school’s premier departments and programs and serve as a cornerstone for scholarly and educational partnerships with other schools and units across campus.
A Q+A with Isaac Seiler, WashU Sociology Major and Truman Scholarship Recipient
The Department sits down with Isaac Seiler discuss Sociology, scholarships, and suggestions for rising students.
Fellowship allows undergraduates to research book bans
Banned Book Undergraduate Research Fellow David Win reflects on his study of censorship and the life-changing power of reading.
Meet our new faculty: Social sciences
This fall, 19 new researchers and instructors join six social science departments in Arts & Sciences. Welcome to our incoming faculty!
WashU Expert: How GOP has gained ground with unions, impact on election
Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow Jake Rosenfeld explains why Democrats have lost some union votes and how the parties are responding
Arts & Sciences welcomes new departmental and program leadership for 2024-2025
Weidenbaum Center Grant Recipient Caitlyn Collins quoted on parenting styles
Weidenbaum Center Grant Recipient Caitlyn Collins comments on child-focused parenting
Elon Musk and other DEI critics are latching on to ‘MEI,’ a new hiring catchphrase that experts say misses the point
Weidenbaum Center Executive Committee Member Adia Wingfield comments on diversity and the tech industry in Fortune on-line article