Alumni News

Alumnus Willie Noble’s involvement in the mid-2000s MetroLink expansion helped usher in a new era of connectivity for the university.

WashU alumni reflect on the ‘Bible As Literature’ and Professor David Hadas.

Alumnus Bert Mandelbaum has seen the best of humanity throughout his long sports medicine career.

We asked alumni on social media to tell us what song instantly takes them back to their time as students. More than 120 Bears chimed in with titles that span multiple decades and genres.

Grace Blair, MD ’67, went from riding horseback to school in rural Montana to becoming a successful heart surgeon.

Molly Strassner’s WashU journey spans decades.

In recognition of Women’s History Month in March, we’re shining a spotlight on WashU alumnae who are making a difference in our world.

At WashU, connections go beyond the classroom. It’s a place where people form lifelong bonds, often in unexpected places. From Bauhaus to the Bear’s Den, WashU has been the backdrop for countless love stories and unbreakable friendships. Join us as we celebrate the heartwarming tales of alumni who found love in all its forms during […]

By Matt Hampton | January 19, 2025 When he was a resident advisor at WashU, Mario Treto Jr., AB ’07, often stayed up until midnight, chatting with fellow students from all over the world. Now, as the head of one of Illinois’ lead regulatory agencies, Treto recalls those conversations fondly, saying that the global perspectives […]

By Ginger O’Donnell | January 31, 2025 Mentorship has always been a defining feature of career success for Jenny Rudin, BFA ’12, a graduate of the fashion design program in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. While a student at WashU, she built a lasting relationship with designer and fellow Sam Fox […]