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.
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.
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.
Empowering women in East Africa
Markey Culver, MBA ’17, is driven by a desire to make a positive impact in the world. She leads The Women’s Bakery, an international social enterprise that empowers women in East Africa by creating access to education and sustainable employment through the establishment of bakeries.
Of Dishes, Tastes, and Class: A student’s perspective
Sam Norwitz, 2023 alumnus and recipient of the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship, took Of Dishes, Taste, and Class: History of Food in the Middle East in his senior spring. He shares highlights from his experience in Professor Yücesoy’s classroom.
Center for the Environment
Addressing a range of environmental challenges that are critical to the well-being of our society and planet.