WashU Chancellor Andrew D. Martin defended the decision to meet with the Trump administration in the fall, discussed the impact of AI on higher education, and talked about emergency preparedness in a Q&A with Student Life on Wednesday, April 1. Martin also shared updates on WashU’s financial situation, including the reasons behind the transition to Workday, the University’s construction planning, and the decision to purchase the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy (UHSP). 

WashU Chancellor Andrew D. Martin spoke with Student Life on Wednesday, April 1 about WashU’s engagement with the Trump administration and Congress, University finances, the addition of a new pharmacy school, artificial intelligence, emergency preparedness, and more.

Nicholas Thompson, former Editor-in-Chief of WIRED and now CEO of The Atlantic, has reported on artificial intelligence since 2017. As part of WashU’s +AI Perspectives Week, Thompson reflected on what he’s learned about AI and his advice for college students to a packed crowd of WashU students and community members on March 25.  

Andy Cohen was announced as the 2026 Commencement speaker by Chancellor Andrew D. Martin at the annual Class Toast event on March 24. Cohen will speak at WashU’s University-wide Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2025, at 9 a.m. on Francis Field.

However, with 14 restaurants visited so far and several dozen others on our list to try before our upcoming graduations, we’ve tried our best to give justice to St. Louis’ diverse culinary community.

The loss ends WashU’s season with a 20-8 record, capping off the program’s fourth straight 20-win season and fifth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. 

With one lap left in the 4×400 meter relay, sophomore Hailey Weir mounted an attack, surging past the anchor from Colby College to cross the line in 3:44.54. The finish not only set a new Division III record, but clinched a second-ever NCAA indoor championship for WashU’s women’s track and field team.

The No. 20 WashU men’s basketball team is headed to the Division III Sweet 16 for the third season in a row. On Friday, March 6, the Bears showed they can win games in multiple ways, advancing via a blowout win over Transylvania University featuring a balanced scoring performance in the opening round. The next night, Saturday, March 7, the Bears pulled out a tight 74-71 win over No. 21 University of Wisconsin–Whitewater led by sophomore forward Connor May’s 29 points to punch a Sweet 16 ticket.

Dating back to 2018, one team has reigned supreme in the University Athletic Association (UAA) women’s track and field competition. On March 2, WashU continued its dominance, winning the Bears’ seventh straight UAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Financial Officer David Gray said though the University is navigating financial challenges, WashU will not back away from its financial aid commitments. According to Gray, all University programs are subject to reexamination, but the University values its financial aid initiatives as a key part of WashU’s mission.