While Chancellor Martin may continue to be in talks with the Trump administration about the compact, we implore him and other members of the University’s administration to stand by the values and goals we have committed to as a University. Moreover, we call on him to take stances beyond the scope of this compact, as the Trump administration continues to make decisions impacting the WashU community, both on and off campus.

WashU Chancellor Andrew Martin sat down with Student Life on Tuesday, Sept. 9 to discuss how the University is advocating for WashU in Washington, D.C.; navigating financial obstacles; supporting international students; protecting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; and approaching long-term construction plans.

In a Q&A with Student Life this Tuesday, WashU Chancellor Andrew Martin revealed that the University is planning to build a new dormitory on campus. Martin also reaffirmed the school’s commitment to financial responsibility and diversity of perspectives and backgrounds during a time of political uncertainty for universities.

During an April panel on growing public distrust in higher education hosted by the Association of American Universities (AAU), Christopher Eisgruber — Princeton president and AAU chair — criticized Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and WashU Chancellor Andrew Martin for their handling of President Trump’s attacks on universities, according to an article published by The Atlantic on Aug. 11. 

Chancellor Andrew Martin has made free speech a significant aspect of his administration since becoming chancellor-elect of WashU in 2018. After last year’s protests and dialogue, some WashU community members supported Martin’s response while others have called for Martin to step down for perceivably suppressing free speech. Student Life looked at Martin’s record on free speech over the past six years to examine how he has enforced policies about speech on campus. 

Washington University Chancellor Andrew Martin sat down for an interview with Student Life on Friday, Sept. 13. Martin spoke about the state of faculty governance on campus, provided updates to WashU’s recent property purchases, and shared his go-to order at a bar. The Q&A has been edited for length and clarity. 

In The Secret History of WashU, Student Life Producer Jeremy Slaten shares the stories of the buildings that once defined the Danforth campus. The second episode explores the history of Mudd and Eliot Halls, which served as the home of the Law School and social sciences, respectively.

The arrest took place on Dec. 23, WUPD interim chief Dave Goodwin wrote in an email to Student Life Thursday, but administrators did not communicate that date in Thursday afternoon’s email. 

This decision follows the recent announcement of the 65% increase in the endowment pool return but students have been advocating for this policy as early as 2004.

Danforth, who passed away on Sept. 16, 2020, at the age of 94, was remembered as one of the most influential administrators in the University’s history.