Chancellor
Andrew D. Martin is the 15th chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis. At his inauguration in 2019, he cast a vision for elevating WashU’s academic distinction, providing broader access to the university’s world-class educational experience, and deepening WashU’s partnerships and impact in the St. Louis region.
State of the University
Chancellor Martin’s State of the University address is available to view online.
Recent Updates
Sustaining student support in the long term
The concentric circles model of human behavior was created by the second-century Stoic philosopher Hierocles and further developed by modern psychologists. It depicts a continuum of impact in which the innermost circle ripples out into broader and broader spheres of influence – all of which, of course, are connected at the center.
Welcome to a New Year of Discovery and Connection!
Dear Washington University Community, Welcome, all, to the 2024-2025 academic year at Washington University in St. Louis. I am especially eager to welcome those students, staff, and faculty who are new to our community, and I hope that our beautiful campus comes to feel like a second home in no time. Among the historic buildings, […]
Universitywide effort aims to bring WashU to the world
As a new academic year begins, Washington University in St. Louis is unveiling a new visual identity and an enhanced effort to communicate its important contributions in the areas of education, research and patient care to key internal and external audiences. The update includes a new university logo and website and the official adoption of […]
A new look for WashU
Dear students, faculty and staff, Starting today, you’ll see a new look and refreshed visual identity for the university appearing in many of our physical and digital spaces. This update is part of a renewed effort to raise awareness about who we are and to show the world what we can do. There are so […]
Knight appointed executive director of George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy
Andrew Knight, vice dean for education and globalization and professor of organizational behavior at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named executive director of WashU’s George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy and senior advisor to the chancellor for leadership, effective July 1, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Knight succeeds Kurt […]