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Fioriglio named Astronaut Scholar

6.3.25 | The Source

Charlie Fioriglio, a rising senior studying physics and chemistry in Arts & Sciences at WashU, has been named an Astronaut Scholar.

Four students named Goldwater Scholars

4.18.25 | The Source

WashU juniors Omar Abdelmoity, Cedric Bruges, Noah Kabbaj and Marilee Karinshak have received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious award that honors students who conduct research in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Student selected for Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation

4.4.25 | The Source

Riley Novak, a senior majoring in global studies and in Spanish in Arts & Sciences at WashU, has been named a recipient of the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation at Queen’s University Belfast.

Elijah Darden named a Gates Cambridge Scholar

2.16.25 | The Ampersand

The senior psychological and brain sciences major was previously a Rhodes Scholars finalist.

Seniors Darden, Seiler were Rhodes Scholars finalists

11.18.24 | The Source

Washington University in St. Louis seniors Elijah Darden and Isaac Seiler were both Rhodes Scholars finalists, one of the world’s highest academic honors.

Elijah Darden named a Gates Cambridge Scholar

9.6.24 | The Ampersand

The public service scholarship provides extensive financial aid and significant travel stipends that last 10 years after graduation.

Junior wins Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship

9.6.24 | The Ampersand

The public service scholarship provides extensive financial aid and significant travel stipends that last 10 years after graduation.

Collado named an Astronaut Scholar

6.5.24 | The Source

Tomás Collado, a rising senior studying mechanical engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named an Astronaut Scholar, one of the nation’s most prestigious STEM fellowships.

Senior Tori Harwell selected as a Rhodes Scholar

11.12.23 | The Source

Senior Victoria “Tori” Harwell has been selected as a Rhodes Scholar, the 30th winner in university history. Harwell was among the 32 students nationwide selected Saturday, Nov. 11, to receive the prestigious honor that provides scholars the opportunity to earn an advanced degree at Oxford University.

Alumni awarded Fulbright awards to travel abroad

6.1.23 | The Source

Ten recent alumni of Washington University in St. Louis earned Fulbright awards to travel abroad to conduct research or to teach English. The program recognizes talented scholars and leaders who are committed to promoting global collaboration and understanding through research and teaching.

Isakov named an Astronaut Scholar

5.20.23 | The Source

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has named Washington University in St. Louis rising senior Avital Isakov an Astronaut Scholar.

Harwell named Udall Scholar

4.24.23 | The Source

Tori Harwell, a junior studying African and African American studies and environmental analysis, has been named a Udall Scholar, an honor bestowed on students who have demonstrated leadership in the areas of the environment and conservation, tribal public policy or Native American health care.