Photographers at Washington University in St. Louis captured the beauty of campus, the hard work of its faculty and students and the joy of community members. Here are some of our photographers’ favorite images from 2023.

Commencement speaker and actor Sterling K. Brown stands to be recognized during Commencement in May. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)
Jonathan Losos (second from left), the William H. Danforth Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences, and “The Science of Cats” class visit the Illini Cat Club and Grassroots Cat Fanciers March Madness Show. Read more about the class in The Source. (Photo: Carol Green/Washington University)
Fangqiong Ling, an assistant professor at McKelvey School of Engineering, takes water samples from a stream in Forest Park. Read more about WashU’s work in the St. Louis community in The Source. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)
Andrew Eason uses place-based learning to connect a science lesson about pollination to a social studies lesson about food deserts. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)
Elementary school teacher Andrew Eason uses place-based learning in his lessons. Read more about WashU’s Institute for School Partnership work to develop creative teacher-leaders in St. Louis Public Schools. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)
First-year School of Medicine students received their white coats in October. Read more about the annual ceremony on the School of Medicine website. (Photo: Matt Miller/School of Medicine)
The Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies presented the Washington University 32nd Annual Powwow April 22 at the Field House. (Photo: Jerry Naunheim Jr./Washington University)

Student Patricia Prewitt (left) engages in a discussion as part of WashU’s Prison Education Program. Read more about PEP’s expansion to the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in The Source. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)
Graduates celebrated Dec. 9 at the December Recognition Ceremony at the Athletic Complex. (Photo: Sid Hastings/Washington University)
Peter Bayguinov, assistant director for Washington University Center for Cellular Imaging, sets up the two-photon microscope in the Neuroscience Research Building. (Photo: Matt Miller/School of Medicine)
Eloise Harcourt conducts a grip test as part of her Emergency Support Team training, In 2022-23, EST responded to 400 calls, ranging from anaphylaxis to panic attacks. Read more about the student-run group in The Source. (Photo: Carol Green/Washington University)
Dacoda Scarlett greets a high school student
Dacoda Scarlett (left), of Undergraduate Admissions, meets with Quincy Senior High School senior Jason Darian. Read more about WashU’s efforts to improve access and affordability for rural students in The Source. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)
Members of WU Club Gymnastics prepare for competition. Read more about the club’s success in The Source. (Photo: Danny Reise/Washington University)
Students learn more about the night sky at Tyson Research Center. Read more about WashU’s dark sky site in The Source. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)
The Gephardt Institute’s St. Louis Fellows play Jenga during a retreat before embarking on their summer internships with local civic and nonprofit organizations. Read more about the St. Louis Fellowship in The Source. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)
Students Raevyn Ferguson (left) and Bradley Hamilton study in Tisch Park in the evening. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/Washington University)
Members of the Rural Scholars Academy participate in a design thinking seminar. Read more about the inaugural Rural Scholars Academy in The Source. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)
Anthony Fauci, MD, responds to vigorous applause and a standing ovation at the School of Medicine Commencement ceremony. Read more about Fauci’s appearance on the School of Medicine website. (Photo: Matt Miller/School of Medicine)
A great egret flies over the Grand Basin in Forest Park, near the edge of the Danforth Campus. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)
The sun rises over the east end of the Danforth Campus and Forest Park. (Photo: Ajla Ahmetovic/Washington University)

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