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WashU has been recognized as the NACUBO 2025 Excellence in Sustainability Award recipient. WashU was recognized for its Arboretum and the multi-year effort to transform the Danforth Campus landscape, its biodiverse tree canopy cover and its commitment to integrate teaching and research into the Arboretum. NACUBO, National Association of College and University Business Officers, annually […]

As part of a broader commitment to sustainable mobility, WashU has installed 16 new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the Danforth Campus, increasing the number of ports to 39 total.

Best Workplaces for Commuters recognized WashU’s Danforth campus for its outstanding commuter benefits that help employees save money, reduce stress, and create positive change in the St. Louis and bi-state areas. “We’re thrilled to recognize WashU as a 2025 Best Workplace for Commuters. They’re part of an outstanding group of more than 800 organizations transforming […]

Long a beloved spot for intramural sports, pickup Frisbee and campus traditions such as the Activities Fair, Mudd Field soon will be lined by dozens of shade trees and will feature a new “social green,” a shady retreat for students to swing on hammocks and relax between classes. A new pathway will connect the north and south sides of campus.

WashU’s Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor for Technology, Jessie Minton, recently was named the 2024 Orbie award winner in the Large Enterprise category by the Inspire Leadership Network. The organization, which has recognized excellence in technology leadership since 1998, honors chief information officers who drive innovation and transform their region through their demonstrated excellence.

WashU’s environment includes numerous offices and labs. When considering the university’s environmental impact, these spaces are important to consider, as they consume energy, use materials, and generate waste. By certifying with the Green Office Program, employees across the university can make a measurable difference in reducing their office’s impact, all while supporting the university’s broader sustainability goals.

Courtney Niebrzydowski joins WashU with more than a decade of experience in higher education and risk management, and will assist the office in fall and winter 2025. Prior to her role as an intelligence analyst at Boeing, she managed international travel risk at the University of Denver. She has also supported international education in a […]

Executive Vice Chancellor Nichol Luoma invites you to our first University Management Team meeting of 2025.

Join us for the first UMT of 2025!
We will begin at 9:30 a.m. You will have the opportunity to network with colleagues after the meeting until 11 a.m.

Josh Walehwa has been appointed associate vice chancellor and chief of staff for Nichol Luoma, executive vice chancellor for administration and chief administrative officer at Washington University in St. Louis, beginning June 2.

As part of a broader commitment to sustainable mobility, WashU has installed 16 new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the Danforth Campus, increasing the number of ports to 39 total.

Executive Vice Chancellor Nichol Luoma invites you to our first University Management Team meeting of 2025.

Join us for the first UMT of 2025!
We will begin at 9:30 a.m. You will have the opportunity to network with colleagues after the meeting until 11 a.m.

On March 18, 2025, the WUSTL Key will officially be renamed WashU Key as part of the university’s ongoing rebranding from WUSTL to WashU. What’s Staying the Same? This update is part of WashU’s ongoing brand alignment. No action is needed on your part—just keep using your credentials as usual.

WashU officially became the host of a Ripple Glass collection site. This exciting new addition offers WashU and the surrounding community a new and high-impact option to recycle their glass bottles and jars.

Washington University in St. Louis has been recognized in several recent surveys as a top workplace.

The Washington University Police Department (WUPD) has completed training through the nonprofit KultureCity to recognize and support people experiencing sensory overload situations during police interactions.

The 2022 sessions were created and organized by students, faculty and staff, and addressed a host of topics, among them campus safety, the differences between equity and equality, campus supplier diversity efforts and the impact of flexible work policies.

The new directories — one focused on all industries providing goods and services, the other specifically for construction — are on the university’s Supplier Diversity website and allow comprehensive, customizable searches with just a few clicks.

The St. Louis Anchor Action Network (STLAAN) comprises universities, institutions, businesses, community leaders and other stakeholders committed to reducing inequities through increased employment, health and wealth-building opportunities.

Respondents rated their organizations based on criteria such as age, gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation equality as well as general diversity.

WashU has been recognized as the NACUBO 2025 Excellence in Sustainability Award recipient. WashU was recognized for its Arboretum and the multi-year effort to transform the Danforth Campus landscape, its biodiverse tree canopy cover and its commitment to integrate teaching and research into the Arboretum. NACUBO, National Association of College and University Business Officers, annually […]

As part of a broader commitment to sustainable mobility, WashU has installed 16 new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the Danforth Campus, increasing the number of ports to 39 total.

WashU officially became the host of a Ripple Glass collection site. This exciting new addition offers WashU and the surrounding community a new and high-impact option to recycle their glass bottles and jars.

Best Workplaces for Commuters recognized WashU’s Danforth campus for its outstanding commuter benefits that help employees save money, reduce stress, and create positive change in the St. Louis and bi-state areas. “We’re thrilled to recognize WashU as a 2025 Best Workplace for Commuters. They’re part of an outstanding group of more than 800 organizations transforming […]