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When Reverend Jonathan Weaver arrived at WashU as a first-year in 1968, there were 27 Black students in his class. Just a few months after he moved in, Weaver helped organize a sit-in to protest an incident of police violence toward a Black student that led to meaningful changes on campus that are still in effect today, including the creation of the African and African American Studies Department.
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The African Students Association’s (ASA) annual fashion show aims to bring a bold and beautiful display of African culture, dancing, and fashion to Graham Chapel this Saturday. This year's show is titled “Leral” and intends to highlight African Iridescence: The Vibrancy Of Heritage.
In 2020 and 2021, many NCAA athletes’ seasons were disrupted, if not completely canceled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the NCAA announced that all student-athletes would receive an extra year of eligibility. Five years later, the last class of student-athletes with this extra “COVID year” are graduating from their respective institutions, including many Division III schools like WashU.
Five WashU Law professors participated in a panel that explored the implications and potential constitutional violations of the Trump administration's recent plethora of executive orders. The event, hosted by the law school, was titled “Beyond the Headlines: Executive Orders and Presidential Power” and was held on Feb. 19.
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