Washington University in St. Louis

Chancellor: Mark S. Wrighton

Home Page: http://www.wustl.edu

Washington University's educational mission is the promotion of learning -- learning by students and by faculty. Teaching, or the transmission of knowledge, is central to our mission, as is research, or the creation of new knowledge. The faculty, composed of scholars, scientists, artists, and members of the learned professions, serves society by teaching; by adding to the store of human art, understanding, and wisdom; and by providing direct services, such as health care.

Central to our mission are our goals, which are to foster excellence in our teaching, research, scholarship, and service; to prepare students with the attitudes, skills, and habits of lifelong learning and with leadership skills, enabling them to be useful members of a global society; and to be an exemplary institution in our home community of St. Louis, as well as in the nation and in the world.

Through our goals Washington University intends to judge itself by the most demanding standards; to attract people of great ability from all types of backgrounds; to encourage faculty and students to be bold, independent, and creative thinkers; and to provide the infrastructure to support teaching, research, scholarship, and service for the present and for future generations.

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WUSTL statement Statement on Phyllis Schlafly's honorary degree May 6, 2008 -- Washington University in St. Louis has issued the following statement on the selection of Phyllis Schlafly as an honorary degree recipient at its May 16 Commencement ceremony.

'An amazing individual' Steve Fossett memorial service at Washington University May 1 April 28, 2008 -- A memorial service for adventurer Steve Fossett, a member of Washington University's Board of Trustees and a 1968 MBA graduate of the university's Olin Business School, will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in Graham Chapel.

Obituary Merle Kling, Ph.D., 89; former provost, vice chancellor, dean and professor April 9, 2008 -- Merle Kling, Ph.D., former provost, executive vice chancellor, dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences and professor of political science at Washington University in St. Louis, died April 8 of esophageal cancer in St. Louis. He was 89.

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WUSTL program looks to educate bright, international minds Associated Press, Chronicle of Higher Education and 13 others Oct. 20, 2005 -- WUSTL announced it is joining with 15 Asian universities on a new global education and research program, the McDonnell International Scholars Academy. The school has received a $10 million endowment commitment from John F. McDonnell, retired chairman of McDonnell Douglas Corp., and the JSM Charitable Trust founded by McDonnell's father, the late aerospace pioneer James S. McDonnell. The academy will enroll exceptional graduate and professional students from the partner schools across all graduate disciplines. About 20 scholars will begin work at the academy next fall. While the first students are from Asia, the school envisions others will come from throughout much of the world.

Ex-Congressman Gephardt to join law firm Associated Press Online and 42 others June 17, 2005 -- Former Congressman Dick Gephardt is joining a law firm where he will work as a senior counselor within its government affairs practice. In addition, Gephardt has been named advisory board chairman for WUSTL's Richard A. Gephardt Institute for Public Service, a nonpartisan center aimed at promoting public service.

A hidden gem no more U.S.News & World Report Aug. 24, 2004 -- This profile of WUSTL features numerous anecdotes from students and statements from staff explaining the university's meteoric rise to join the nation's academic elite.

Kerry OKs debates; no word from Bush MSNBC and 38 others July 15, 2004 -- Democrat John Kerry on Thursday accepted an independent commission's schedule for three presidential debates and one vice presidential showdown. "These commission debates have become an important tradition in presidential campaigns and voters depend on them to help inform their choice," Kerry campaign manager Mary Beth Cahill said in a statement. The second debate, on Oct. 8, 2004, would be a town hall-style format at Washington University in St. Louis where undecided voters question the candidates on any issue.

Olympic flame returns to first American host city ESPN and 81 others June 17, 2004 -- Photo by Joe Angeles / WUSTL Photo Washington University Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton looks on as the Olympic torch is passed. Download A century after becoming the first American city to host the modern-era Olympic games, St. Louis once again held the flame. The route included a pass by Washington University's Francis Field, rededicated as the site of the track-and-field events of the sweltering 1904 Games.

Founded in 1853 by St. Louisans, Washington University is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning. Its programs, administration, facilities, resources, and activities combine to further its mission of teaching, research, and service to society.

Set amid a thriving metropolitan region of 2.6 million residents, the University benefits from the vast array of social, cultural, and recreational opportunities offered by the St. Louis area. Bordered on the east by St. Louis' famed Forest Park and on the north, west, and south by well-established suburbs, the 169-acre Hilltop Campus features predominantly Collegiate Gothic architecture, including a number of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.