La Comunidad: a cultural home for a diverse community
In 2023, a dedicated group of WashU alumni celebrated the launch of La Comunidad, or “the community,” a new alumni network focused on engaging and connecting the university’s Hispanic, Latinx, and Latin American graduates.
WashU undergrads partner with Tecnológico de Monterrey on podcasts
WashU Spanish students collaborated on a joint research project with students from the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Ciudad de México campus.
Improving nutrition for children in Haiti, Ecuador, and beyond
Having worked in Haiti for more than 30 years, Lora Iannotti has witnessed the country’s dire health problems and specifically, the lack of young child nutrition in resource-poor settings.
Exploring the history of electricity in Mexico City
In her award-winning book, Diana Montaño explores the perspectives of users of electricity on the ground—people and their ambitions in how they employ technologies.
Alzheimer’s research network expands in Latin America
Washington University continues to increase its outreach across the globe with new programs that may help detect and treat Alzheimer’s.
Reconstructing climate and culture in Peruvian Andes
Two scientists from Washington University are reconstructing past climate and cultural shifts in the Peruvian Andes.
Gülcan Yayla expands employment opportunities for youth
Gülcan Yayla, MBA/MSW ’17, is co-founder and CEO of Patika.dev, which helps companies hire tech talent in cohorts through tailor-designed classes.
Sayed Kashua’s novel adapted into award-winning film
Doctoral student Sayed Kashua’s novel “Let It Be Morning” was adapted into a film that garnered international acclaim.
Washington University delegates attend climate change conference in Egypt
Each fall, students in Beth Martin’s course on “International Climate Negotiations” learn about climate change while also gaining rare access to international climate policy negotiations.
Of Dishes, Taste, and Class: History of Food in the Middle East
The course provides students with the opportunity to understand human beings and human communities from the vantage point of their food habits.