Victorious spirit
Alumnus Bert Mandelbaum has seen the best of humanity throughout his long sports medicine career.
The ultimate WashU alumni playlist
By Evan Young | June 2, 2025 Nothing can evoke memories of WashU quite like a song. One minute you’re running errands, driving to work, or cleaning the house, and the next you’re transported back to the Bear’s Den, your residence hall, or The Rat. We asked alumni on social media to tell us what […]
Alumna Grace Blair: The ‘cowgirl who turned heart surgeon’
By Evan Young | May 8, 2025 When Grace Blair, MD ’67, was a high school freshman in southeast Montana, her science teacher asked if she’d be willing to help the new doctor at the small county hospital. There were only two registered nurses in all of Carter County, and the new doctor, Richard Musser, […]
Lifelong learner: Alumna Molly Strassner’s WashU journey spans decades
By Evan Young | April 21, 2025 Molly (Stark) Strassner, BS ’66, MA ’76, embodies lifelong learning. The 91-year-old holds a relatively unique distinction among her fellow WashU alumni, having studied at the university during five of the last seven decades. Strassner began her WashU career in the early 1950s, returned to complete her undergraduate […]
Celebrating outstanding WashU alumnae, past and present
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.
‘All because of WashU:’ Alumni share their love stories
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 […]
Q&A: Mario Treto Jr. carries WashU experience in public policy role
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 […]
Fashioning creative careers through mentorship
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 […]
WashU Homecoming through the years
By Matt Hampton Just as the leaves change when the crisp October wind blows in, so too has Homecoming at WashU changed through generations of students, alumni, parents, and friends. Early traditions In the early 20th century, Homecoming featured both familiar and unusual festivities. Some events that alumni from later decades may recognize: Students from […]
Alumni share their favorite WashU class
Bears recall cherished memories and profound lessons from WashU classrooms and professors.