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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.

Camacho selected as Gaither Fellow

4.12.23 | The Source

Sarah Del Carmen Camacho, a senior studying global studies and education, has been selected to join the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Junior Krishnan awarded Truman Scholarship

4.12.23 | The Source

Krishnan is committed to promoting national security while protecting human rights

Three juniors selected as Goldwater Scholars

4.7.23 | The Source

Three juniors at Washington University in St. Louis —John Georgiades, Shelei Pan and Kaung “Ken” Soe — have received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious award that honors students who conduct research in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Hu, Norwitz selected as Gates Cambridge Scholars

2.20.23 | The Source

'19 alum Chase Antonacci also selected

Norwitz, Oyetunji were Rhodes Scholar finalists

11.14.22 | The Source

Both are neuroscience seniors striving to support disenfranchised populations

Twelve Arts & Sciences alumni earn Fulbright awards

7.20.22 | The Ampersand

Twelve Arts & Sciences 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.

Fifteen alumni earn Fulbright awards

7.1.22 | The Source

Fifteen 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.

Miao named a Udall Undergraduate Scholar

5.24.22 | The Source

Ranen Miao, a rising senior studying political science and sociology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named a Udall Undergraduate Scholar.

Student Union’s Miao awarded Truman Scholarship

4.14.22 | The Source

A passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Miao wants to create policy that is more representative, inclusive and compassionate

Four students win Goldwater Scholarship

3.31.22 | The Source

Four students at Washington University in St. Louis have received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious award that honors students who conduct research in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Senior Kuziez named Marshall Scholar

12.13.21 | The Source

Washington University in St. Louis senior Abdullah Kuziez, 21, has received the prestigious Marshall Scholarship, which provides American students the opportunity to earn an advanced degree in the United Kingdom.

WashU senior Young named Rhodes finalist

12.3.21 | The St. Louis American

Washington University senior Kennedy Young was recently named a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.

Senior Young was a Rhodes Scholar finalist

11.22.21 | The Source

Young supports incarcerated people through research and service

Senior Young was a Rhodes Scholar finalist

11.22.21 | The Source

Young supports incarcerated people through research and service

Alumni, staff earn Fulbright awards

8.31.21 | The Source

Nine alumni of Washington University in St. Louis earned Fulbright awards to conduct research or teach English this academic year. The program recognizes talented students who are committed to promoting global collaboration and understanding through research and teaching.

Rising senior Irene Antony accepted into Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

8.5.21 | The Ampersand

Antony will present her research at the Astronaut Scholar Technical Conference during 2021 Innovators Week in Orlando, Florida. Her project is based on the identification of genomic variants that likely contribute to autism.

Junior wins Goldwater scholarship

4.6.21 | The Source

Jackson Butler, a junior studying physics in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious award that honors students who conduct research in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Three Washington University scholars were Rhodes finalists

11.22.20 | The Source

Two Washington University in St. Louis students and a recent alumnus were finalists for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.

Roommates win big, and that ain’t the half of it

4.22.20 | AL dot com