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The latest news and updates from Arts & Sciences
Marking memory: How public commemoration confronts the past
Meet our new faculty: Fall 2026
For Hester Blum, scholarship is an expedition
G’Ra Asim’s upcoming book explores ‘99 Problems’ in finding human connection
What is the value of an English degree in a world of AI?
A one-of-a-kind first year: Inside WashU’s Ampersand Programs
How AI is changing the classroom
Alex Park named 2026 Florence Moog Scholar
How 11 literacies are reshaping learning across Arts & Sciences
Meet the undergraduate researcher making music from the cosmos