WashU In St. Louis For St. Louis

Empower from the School of Continuing & Professional Studies at Washington University in St. Louis (CAPS) is the first no-cost program of its kind designed specifically for educated refugees. Launched in May by CAPS, the 26-week program gives students the next-level English and professional skills they need to find jobs in the St. Louis region that match their talents and training. It also provides career coaching and an opportunity to earn a CAPS certificate in health care, data analytics, project management and other high-demand fields at no cost.  Read more in this story from Washington University in St. Louis: https://lnkd.in/grJassYU #InSTLforSTL

“We are always proud to see WashU ventures having an incredible impact on the St. Louis entrepreneurial ecosystem and vibrant community we have here." Arch Grants 2024 cohort awarded $1.7 million in equity-free grants to 20 innovative startups, with a quarter of them having current WashU ties.

In St. Louis, for St. Louis. Important work by Wash U and the local community that can benefit the entire region.

Wrapping up an incredible semester interning at Washington University in St. Louis for St. Louis Initiative! As a proud St. Louis native, it's been such a rewarding experience to contribute to something so meaningful in the community I call home.🎉 A huge thank you to Washu for giving me the opportunity to explore my passion for journalism, expand my skills, and connect with so many inspiring individuals. This journey has been nothing short of amazing, and I'm so grateful for every lesson learned.🐻❤️💚

Congratulations to Professor Sean Joe for being named a 2024-2025 Institute for Economic Equity research fellow by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis! As one of nine scholars selected for the cohort, he’ll conduct in-residence research focused on promoting economic inclusion and addressing systemic barriers to equity.

"All the pieces are in place to do wonderful things, both for WashU and the world.” Starting January 1, 2025, Sandro Galea will be the inaugural dean of the School of Public Health, playing a key role in shaping the new school as part of the “Here and Next” strategic plan. His expertise in health, trauma, and social determinants will significantly enhance community health in St. Louis and beyond, addressing critical challenges in health equity and access.

WashU Brown School students recently took their classroom lessons to the frontlines of local policy, offering public testimony on a bill aimed at expanding non-traditional housing options in the City of St. Louis. The students' participation was part of the “Domestic Social and Economic Development Policy” course, designed to give students real-world experience in legislative advocacy and policymaking. Read more in this WashU Brown School story: https://lnkd.in/gfzQHisC #InSTLforSTL

At this week's #ThursdayNightsAtTheMuseum, authors of the newest Missouri Historical Society Press publication will analyze what is arguably the most complex and fascinating event in St. Louis history—the 1904 World's Fair. Happy hour begins in the Grand Hall at 5pm with food and drink options for purchase from the Key Bistro, resource tables from local organizations, a World's Fair artifacts touch table, and a short gallery tour of our newly revitalized #1904WorldsFair exhibit. Presented by WashU In St. Louis For St. Louis Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZKqj57b

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies at Washington University in St. Louis and United Way of Greater St. Louis have partnered to create a new program for non-profit leaders in the St. Louis region. The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management Professional Certificate program was designed to equip regional non-profit leaders with essential training in three key pillars of organizational success: management, finances, and human resources. Read more in this story from CAPS: https://lnkd.in/ggjcWnkV #InSTLforSTL

Brodhi Ramirez '27, a 2024 St. Louis Fellow, found deeper connections with other students across WashU through the St. Louis Fellows program. "I've gotten to know their stories, their perspectives, and their passions and I can't believe I'm fortunate enough to call them my friends," he said. Do you know a WashU undergraduate student who interested in spending next summer learning from and contributing to St. Louis? The Gephardt Institute's St. Louis Fellows program is accepting applications until Dec. 6! As a St. Louis Fellow, they can expand their civic skills, intern with a local nonprofit or government organization, connect and build community with other passionate students across disciplines, and participate in valuable experiential learning. Head over to https://buff.ly/48butTp to learn more and apply before the Dec. 6 deadline. Are you a local nonprofit or civic organization interested in hosting a St. Louis Fellow next summer? Learn more and complete our request for internship proposals at https://buff.ly/3AwMLCm