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In forming public policy, policymakers shouldn’t rely on generational labels or stereotypes, says economist George-Levi Gayle.

The new School of Continuing & Professional Studies has freedom and flexibility to better focus on the needs of St. Louisans.

The Center for the Humanities’ biennial International Humanities Prize, which was awarded to Alison Bechdel in 2022, builds community and celebrates excellence in the world of arts and letters.

Washington University embarks on an inspired journey called ‘Here and Next’ to propel it to worldwide distinction for and by way of St. Louis.

Meet the two scientists behind the IpsiHand, an innovation approved by the FDA in 2021 that is helping patients debilitated by stroke move again.

A new mural honors some of the university’s athletes and a program that lets students shine both on the field and off.

WashU is committed to creating a more sustainable world for future generations. Here’s a by-the-numbers look at how.

The COVID-19 crisis could reshape public health for the better.

What would a truly intergenerational community look like? Three WashU scholars explain how a community can become more accessible for people of every age.

Welcome to Cortex, an innovation community started in 2002 thanks to a lead investment from Washington University. Drone footage takes you through the formerly blighted industrial complex that is now a hip mixed-use space and home to more than 5,800 jobs. This is Cortex.