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Department of Homeland Security final rule raises concerns for WashU international students

WashU’s international students, who make up 26% of the student body, could face new hurdles in completing their degrees and post-graduation plans in the U.S. under a new federal rule limiting their time in the U.S. 

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Department of Homeland Security final rule raises concerns for WashU international students

WashU’s international students, who make up 26% of the student body, could face new hurdles in completing their degrees and post-graduation plans in the U.S. under a new federal rule limiting their time in the U.S. 

WashU kickstarts new AI faculty cluster hiring program

WashU announced a new cluster hiring campaign seeking to employ over 30 new tenure-track faculty members by 2029 and expand artificial-intelligence-centric research within the University-wide +AI launch from earlier this year.

Jewish student groups hold Oct. 7 vigil

Sophomore Meital Atlas, an Emerson Fellow and co-founder of WashU Kulanu, handed out programs and greeted attendees. Atlas, sophomore Tzipora Guttman, president of WashU’s chapter of Jewish on Campus, and Jonah Hochstadt, president of the Jewish Student Association (JSA), flocked together as time came for the vigil to start. They adjusted the podium, placing it square in the middle of the St. Louis skyline seen through the Brookings arch.

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Weekend recap: Volleyball sweeps UAA slate, tennis dominates World Tennis Number Open, golf takes third at Pasatiempo

WashU athletes competed coast to coast this weekend. Volleyball swept UAA slate, tennis dominated World Tennis Number Open, and golf took third at Pasatiempo

Behind the Bear: Who is Forest, WashU’s mascot?

Since 1925 the Bear has represented WashU students. While the costume had become a recognizable part of campus life, the role had never been formalized. This began to change over the summer, when the Bear was given a name, and, for the first time, a position within the University.

In the Zone: The team traditions that power the No. 7 women’s cross country program

Temporary tattoos, Sharpie messages and a tunnel of cheering teammates: For the No. 7 women’s cross country program, race weekends are defined by team traditions that carry runners to the finish line.

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Boulevards, Backroads, and the Uneven Paths to Success: How WashU's neutrality allows recruiting budgets to shape student ambitions and opportunity

By altering how students define success, universities steer students away from pursuing their once-aspired careers and toward careers more prominently promoted on campus. And when accessibility of public-service careers is limited, the substance of choice begins to erode.

Natural disasters and WashU psychosocial health: What can we learn?

Life-saving decisions can occur in the immediate time frame when a disastrous event is unfolding, and thus clear disaster education should be emphasized on WashU’s campus. 

Staff Editorial: Standing with the SIUE Alestle for freedom of the press

In recent months, the Office of Marketing and Communications at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), just down the road from WashU, has attempted yet again to intervene in the work of SIUE’s student newspaper, The Alestle. We support The Alestle as they stand against increasing oversight on their reporting from the SIUE administration.

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Behind the Bear: Who is Forest, WashU’s mascot?

Since 1925 the Bear has represented WashU students. While the costume had become a recognizable part of campus life, the role had never been formalized. This began to change over the summer, when the Bear was given a name, and, for the first time, a position within the University.

Experimental pop album “Life 1” is Quadeca at his most confident

In the opening track of new experimental pop record “Life 1,” singer-songwriter and record producer Quadeca makes a bold claim: “This life don’t mean a thing to me.” What follows is the artist’s most sonically experimental but also most polished album to date.

Fish faces, Pochitas, and glazed mugs: What to expect at this semester's ArtMart

Dozens of imaginatively fresh prints showcased across vendor stands, racks of effortlessly chic clothes, and collections of mesmerizingly beautiful jewelry are just a few things that this year's ArtMart will showcase. And just like usual, it won’t simply be a place to browse. The music flowing throughout Mudd Field alongside the event’s authentically welcoming nature will give it the perfect atmosphere to connect with the people making the art.

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OCTOBER 15, 2026

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