Founder’s Day

Anderson Cooper delivers Founder’s Day student address

CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper spoke about his entry into journalism and his advice for students as the keynote speaker at the Founder’s Day student address.

Meghan Sharma | Contributing Reporter

University announces Pulitzer Prize winner Friedman to give Founders Day address

Thomas Friedman, a New York Times columnist and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, will deliver this year’s Founder’s Day Student Address, the Washington University Alumni Association announced Wednesday.

| News Editor

University announces ambassador, presidential hopeful Huntsman to give Founder’s Day address

Jon Huntsman Jr., former U.S. ambassador to China, will deliver this year’s Founder’s Day Student Address, the Washington University Alumni Association has announced.

and | Student Life Editors

Renowned historian stresses curiosity in Founder’s Day address to students

A “master in the art of national history” visited the Washington University campus this past weekend as part of the annual Founder’s Day activities. David McCullough, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “John Adams,” “Truman,” and “1776,” spoke to students on Saturday afternoon.

| News Editor

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