“I just want the athletic department to listen,” said a former player. “It sends a really strong message to the rest of the people who are on the team that people are going through stuff, leaving, and nothing is going to change.” 

On June 20, 2023, Washington University announced that the athletic department will receive a mental health resident dedicated to supporting all university varsity athletes for the 2023-2024 academic year. This move is part of an ongoing doctoral training program aimed at expanding mental health programs for WashU students. 

Chris Mitchell’s title, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, might not sound all that exciting. For most other people in his role, it probably would not be that exciting. For Chris Mitchell, though, the title is different: Chris Mitchell thinks he has the most exciting job in the world.

Washington University has named Anthony J. Azama the John M. Schael Director of Athletics, effective July 1, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Lori White announced Tuesday.

The University’s announcement of Anthony J. Azama as the new athletic director presents an opportunity for stability in the department.

SOCIOECONOMIC ISSUE: Laid out end to end, the expenses pile high for an athlete. Equipment, personal lessons, travel expenses, road food and lodging and medical treatment all find their way onto the bill.

In an effort to improve communication between St. Louis police officers and urban youth, Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity has joined forces with Be In The Know About Bullying, Red Alert and the Washington University Athletic Department to develop the Gateway Program.

In an effort to show more school spirit at Washington University athletic games, several freshmen students have come together to form an athletic pep band this semester with the support of several University administrators and the Athletic Department.

After a lengthy search to find a replacement for longtime Director of Athletics John Schael, Josh Whitman has been named Washington University’s next athletic director, Provost Holden Thorp announced in a press release Wednesday. Whitman will take over the role Aug. 1.

Senior Saheel Pateel, former editor-in-chief of Student Life, has fled to Fontbonne University, where he is petitioning for asylum after leaking documents proving that the Athletic Department has been spying on its own athletes.