Timothy Miller, MD, PhD, spends time in his lab with instructor Kathleen Schoch, PhD, in the Biotechnology Center
Operational excellence serving WashU.

Fostering community. Empowering people.

Welcome to the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration & Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).


Spring scenes on the Danforth Campus.

Inspiring People

Read authentic stories from your colleagues and help us continue to build a positive work environment. Inspiring Stories aims to create a more connected and engaged employee community. One that encourages open communication and collaboration among our many schools and locations. Show us your achievements and collaboration as we strive to meet our missions each day.


Fall campus scenery

Visit nature

The WashU Arboretum makes campus more livable, healthy, and beautiful, benefiting students and the environment as a whole.


Nichol Luoma EVC CAO
About the CAO

Nichol Luoma,

Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Administrative Officer

“I am both humbled and thrilled to be joining Washington University under Chancellor Martin. WashU is a special place; a world-renowned, prestigious research university that is also focused on St. Louis and the surrounding community. I am looking forward to being part of the university community and leading the administrative function in support of the strategic plan, ‘Here and Next.’


Our strategic goals

Foster a culture
of talent management

Cultivate leadership development
and effectiveness

Advance sustainability in university operations

Enable economically impactful supplier diversity


Image of the season

WashU Facilities and Focal Pointe clear snow from Francis Olympic Field in February 2025.