WashU Weekly Update: Dick Gregory Event, Career Expo, Sustainability Efforts, Athletic Wins, DEI Award, and Campus Construction Pause

Good afternoon, Washington University community. Today is Monday, August 25, 2025, and here are the latest updates from our campus. This Thursday, August 28, the Missouri History Museum will host "Thursday Nights at the Museum: The Life and Legacy of Dick Gregory" from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. This event is part of the ongoing partnership between WashU and the museum, offering enriching experiences for students and the St. Louis community. Looking ahead, the Fall Career Expo is scheduled for September 17 and 18. This two-day event is open to all undergraduate, graduate, PhD, Post Doc, and MBA students. Day 1 focuses on Engineering, Health Care, Sciences, Technology, and Entrepreneurship industries, while Day 2 highlights Business, Government, Social Impact, and Creative industries. It's an excellent opportunity to connect with potential employers and explore various career paths. In line with our commitment to sustainability, WashU has become a host site for Ripple Glass collection. This initiative provides the university and surrounding community with a convenient option to recycle glass bottles and jars, promoting environmental responsibility. The 2024-25 academic year was remarkable for WashU Athletics. Highlights include: - The women's soccer team secured the program's second national title on December 8, 2024, with a 3-0 victory over William Smith. - The women's tennis team clinched its first-ever national championship, defeating top-seeded teams, including a 4-3 win over Pomona-Pitzer in the final match. - The men's basketball team reached the Final Four for the first time since 2009, marking a significant achievement for the program. The WashU Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program received the ACGME 2025 Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. This honor recognizes initiatives aimed at recruiting and mentoring residents who are underrepresented in medicine, reflecting our ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. In April 2025, the university announced a pause on major construction projects, including improvements to Mudd Field and a new Arts & Sciences building near Olin Library. This decision was made due to uncertainties surrounding federal funding. The university remains committed to enhancing campus facilities and will revisit these projects once the financial outlook becomes clearer. That's all for today's update. Stay tuned for more news and events happening around our campus.