Lessons from the first three years of Arts & Sciences’ Incubator for Transdisciplinary Futures could hold the blueprint to further elevating WashU’s research enterprise.

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program supports original research projects in the humanities and social sciences.

A team including scientists from the Center for Quantum Leaps has harnessed nanodiamonds to take quantum readings of mitochondria.

From student leadership at WashU to her role in the Tennessee Senate, Akbari’s work has centered on coalition-building and steady progress.

The 2026 lecture from best-selling author Patrick Bringley emphasized culture and family ties — two themes central to the lecture series.

During the Spring 2026 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture, Xuming He, the Kotzubei-Beckmann Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Statistics and Data Science, explored the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence.

WashU physicists explain surprising findings from a cutting-edge quantum microscope, opening possibilities for advanced technologies.

Toby Pennington and Jonathan Myers contributed to an ambitious study on South America’s tropical forests, revealing important shifts in biodiversity.

WashU’s St. Louis Policy Initiative is tracking where food pantries are located across the region to identify gaps in access and prepare for future shortages.