Behind the scenes: Summer in Pompeii with a classics major
Senior Ana María Núñez shares her study abroad experience digging into antiquity at the site of a famous volcanic eruption. Last summer, Ana María Núñez went on a five-week archaeological trip to southern Italy, near Naples. She worked at the dig site Insula 14, a house in Pompeii that was covered by ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted. As […]
Flying smart
A love of logistics and learning about the world leads Michael Holtz to create a new kind of luxury travel company. First comes the thrill. A trip to the Hershey chocolate factory — what greater wonder at age 5? At 7, a flight to London, with the big clock and the solemn Beefeaters in their fuzzy black […]
Travel Safety Memo
March 3, 2026 We would like to alert you to the following changes to our travel guidance due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran: The University’s contracted security provider, Crisis24 (who provides our emergency evacuation services), is no longer providing coverage for travel to the following countries: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, […]
Independent International Experiences
Know before you go For travelers who plan to participate in international experiences that are not sponsored or supported by WashU, below are questions that may help you assess the opportunity or program to see if it fits your needs. These topics may help in your personal preparation for travel. This list is not exhaustive, […]
External Health and Safety Resources
The resources below are a collection of health and safety resources from outside agencies that represent subject matter expertise in their areas. Please use these resources for a comprehensive understanding of your travel risks. Government departments Health agencies
Taiwan MOE-WashU Fellows
An esteemed group of scholars, the Taiwan Ministry of Education-Washington University Fellows, represent a select cohort from diverse disciplines. These fellows are granted tuition coverage, a monthly stipend for living expenses, and an annual travel allowance through the combined support of Washington University in St. Louis and the Taiwan Ministry of Education. Meet our current […]
Remote sensing and global modeling key to understanding pollution
In research supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Randall Martin and his colleagues proposed a way to obtain a broader, more accurate view of pollution.
Taiwan MOE Fellowship
Washington University in St. Louis and the Taiwan Ministry of Education continue their partnership to attract and educate highly talented students to pursue their PhD. Since 2012, the Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE) and WashU have jointly supported more than 60 PhD students in the Taiwan MOE-WashU Fellowship in a range of programs such as biomedical sciences, engineering and applied sciences, […]
Russ Shaw: champion of the London tech sector
For Russ Shaw, BSBA ’85, the founder of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates, achieving the honorary title Commander of the British Empire (CBE) was a shock.
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.