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In March 2020, the WashU men’s basketball team was preparing for a Sweet 16 matchup against North Central College. Fresh off of an upset victory over Nebraska Wesleyan University on their home court, the Bears were in prime position to go on a deep run in the NCAA tournament.
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Over spring break, a portion of Mudd Field has been fenced off and closed for construction; however, the field will not officially close until after the 2025 commencement.
The WashU track and field teams began their outdoor season at two of the largest outdoor track meets in the midwest: WashU Distance Carnival and WashU Invite on Mar. 28-30. The Bears came out of the weekend with 28 top 10 finishes.
Washington University students and parents were notified of a tuition increase for the 2025-2026 academic year via an email on March 27. Tuition will be $68,240 next year, reflecting a $3,740 increase — 5.8% higher than this year’s rate — making it the largest tuition increase in the past 11 years.
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