While the University has not publicly stated the amount they spent on the transition, an internal financial document obtained by Student Life shows the school spent almost $235 million on Workday.

Four members of the seven-person task force resigned from their roles Monday night. 

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin explained his decision to meet with Trump administration officials to discuss their proposed compact for higher education in a University-wide email sent Monday morning. He also noted in the message that his participation in the meeting does not mean WashU has endorsed or signed the document.

Student Life reached out to a few students personally impacted by the conflict for their thoughts and reactions to the deal.

Students passing Mudd Field last Thursday, Oct. 9, may have noticed sets of chairs and tables set up on the eastern portion of the field. The furniture, which consisted of tables set with plates and silverware and pictures of Israeli hostages taped to 48 chairs, was part of a commemoration event organized by seniors Tim Mellman and Charlie Weingarten in collaboration with Jewish student organizations. 

“I think over-interpretation just sucks the life out of art sometimes.” 

WashU has eliminated 316 staff positions and “closed 198 open and vacant positions” from the Danforth and Medical campuses and the Central Fiscal Unit (CFU), Chancellor Andrew Martin announced in a University-wide email addressed to faculty and staff on Tuesday afternoon. 

Last Thursday evening, Sept. 11, around 30 students gathered in the lamplight outside Graham Chapel to mourn the death, celebrate the life, and discuss the legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

WashU is not providing a University-wide merit raise to employees during the 2026 fiscal year (FY26) according to an email sent to employees July 31, a move which Chancellor Andrew Martin described as “disappointing news” to faculty and staff.    

Welcome to WashU! Here’s a chronological recap of some of the major events and happenings from last school year, both around campus and in the greater community. This includes how national politics have affected the WashU community, so you can get up to speed on all of the campus goings-on.