misconduct

Why WashU doesn’t comment on allegations of sexual misconduct

In the past three years, two WashU professors have been publicly accused of sexual misconduct by students, leading to discourse online and student protests. To date, the University has not commented on its investigations or even confirmed that an investigation is happening. 

| Investigative News Editor

Staff Editorial: Addressing the professor-student power dynamic — and the misconduct it allows — necessitates institutional and cultural change

WashU must acknowledge its role in fostering an environment where grades and power dynamics can become weapons. The professors and administrators who contribute to and take advantage of this culture must be held accountable.

Philip Dybvig, Professor and Nobel Prize winner, accused of inappropriate conduct

Two Chinese women have come forward with allegations that Olin Professor Philip Dybvig, the 2022 Economic Sciences Nobel Prize recipient, made them uncomfortable during their time as students at Washington University. 

| Editor-in-Chief

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