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EnglishWhere to Find WashU News, Events, and Official Channels
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Start at washu.edu, the official homepage of Washington University in St. Louis. The homepage is the central hub for news and stories, the events calendar, the academic calendar, the athletics schedule, official social media accounts, and a search box for locating specific pages. It also links to a "Find a WashU doctor" entry point for medical services. Use the sections below to go straight to the channel you need.
News and Stories
The homepage features a "News & stories" section that surfaces recent items, including research news, university announcements, and magazine features. Examples of the kinds of items shown there include research on blocking immune cells' path into the brain to limit neurodegeneration, and coverage of university research related to policy developments.
- Best for: research discoveries, university announcements, and longer features.
- How to use it: scroll to the "News & stories" block on the homepage and select "View more news & stories" to browse beyond the featured items.
Events, Academic Calendar, and Athletics
The homepage lists "Upcoming events" with a "View more events" link, plus separate entries for the Academic Calendar and Athletic Schedule. These are distinct destinations, so pick the one that matches your need:
| You need | Go to |
|---|---|
| Lectures, performances, campus happenings | Upcoming events → View more events |
| Semester dates, registration deadlines, breaks | Academic Calendar |
| Game times and team schedules | Athletic Schedule |
Official Social Media Channels
The homepage footer links to the university's official accounts: TikTok, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook, gathered under the @Washu handle. These are the channels to follow for day-to-day updates, video content, and professional or alumni news. Treat links reached from the washu.edu footer as the authoritative set rather than searching for accounts by name.
Searching the Site
A Search function sits at the top of the homepage. Use it when you already know what you want — a department, a program page, a policy, or a person — rather than browsing. Enter a specific term (for example, a school name or a topic like "no-loan policy") and work from the results.
Other Entry Points on the Homepage
The homepage also routes visitors to:
- Degree programs — browse what WashU offers.
- Schools and departments — jump to a specific academic unit.
- Latest research discoveries — a research-focused path.
- Find a WashU doctor — for medical services.
- Life at WashU and the university's commitment to St. Louis — context on campus and community.
Quick Decision Guide
- Looking for a recent announcement or research story? Start with News & stories.
- Planning around the semester? Use the Academic Calendar; for campus happenings, use Upcoming events.
- Want ongoing updates? Follow the official @Washu accounts linked in the footer.
- Know exactly what you need? Use Search first — it is faster than browsing menus.
One practical note: the homepage rotates featured stories and events, so a specific item you saw earlier may move to the "View more" pages. If a link you expect is not on the homepage, the site search is the most reliable way to relocate it.