Two Brown School students awarded CSWE fellowship
Two Brown School students, Jilly dos Santos and Lauren Chacón, have been selected for the Council of Social Work Education’s prestigious Minority Fellowship Program.
Holobaugh Honors recognizes leaders who serve LGBTQIA communities
The annual James M. Holobaugh Honors ceremony celebrates Washington University community members who advocate for and serve LGBTQIA communities and recognizes many forms of leadership. Thirteen people were honored this year.
Diwali outfits celebrate culture, diversity of South Asia
Presented by student group Ashoka, Washington University’s annual Diwali performance is a celebration of South Asian dance and song. It also serves as a showcase for the region’s colorful fashions.
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Student Briceño joins in Hispanic Heritage Foundation events
Nicole Briceño, a first-year student at Washington University, took part in the National LOFT Leadership Institute Open Space Summit and the 35th Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in September in Washington.
Olin-Chancellor’s Fellowship to expand opportunities for diverse, talented graduate students
The newly formed Ann W. and Spencer T. Olin-Chancellor’s Fellowship will merge two long-standing programs — the Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Fellowship for Women in Graduate Study and the Chancellor’s Graduate Fellowship — into a single program designed to attract graduate students representing a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Transformative fundraising initiative ‘makes way’ for top applicants
Washington University in St. Louis has announced a transformative fundraising initiative that aims not only to increase financial resources for students at every level of need, including middle-income students, but also to provide a “best-in-class” experience for all students to learn, develop and flourish while on campus and beyond.
Klemm-Kafel leads workshop on inclusivity in legal education
Desiree Klemm-Kafel, an assistant director of disability resources at Washington University, presented a workshop on bridging gaps for first-generation students and those with disabilities at a symposium hosted by City University of New York’s School of Law.
‘She Leads’ symposium to focus on empowering women leaders
The Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Fellowship for Women in Graduate Study at Washington University in St. Louis will host the 2022 “She Leads” symposium Oct. 21 in Knight Hall’s Emerson Auditorium.
Coffeestamp opens location at Hillman Hall
Coffeestamp, a local coffee roaster and bakery, recently opened its second location at Washington University in St. Louis. Its arrival is another big win for the university’s supplier diversity strategy.
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