Title: Embracing Change: The Journey Ahead in 2025

A family takes a photo with the WashU Bear during the yearly Reunion Weekend Alumni BBQ on April 5 at the Athletic Complex. (Image: Jerry Naunheim Jr./WashU)

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin (left) previews Thurtene Carnival as students get ready for the occasion, which took place from April 4-6 near Francis Olympic Field. (Image: Joe Angeles/WashU)

Students get ready for Thurtene Carnival, which occurred from April 4-6 near Francis Olympic Field. (Image: Joe Angeles/WashU)

WashU student Jack Lasky (left) converses with his mother, Jill Lasky, while speaking with Chancellor Martin at the spring 2025 Parents Council Chancellor’s Reception on April 4 at the Kemper Art Museum. (Image: Sid Hastings/WashU)

During Carnaval, a yearly student-operated Latine cultural performance, students showcase their talents. The event took place on March 28-29 at Edison Theatre, themed “Eternidad.” (Courtesy photo)

During Carnaval, an annual student-managed Latine cultural event, students perform. The show took place on March 28-29 at Edison Theatre. (Courtesy photo)

Michael Olson from Arts & Sciences delivers a speech during the Public Policy Reception for Small Grant Awardees on March 31 at Seigle Hall. (Image: Carol Green/WashU)

The Sam Fox School hosts the opening reception for the 2025 BFA in Studio Art Junior Exhibition titled “Parallel Play,” showcasing artists Zix Chen, Seamus Curtin, Maya Iskoz, Priscilla Lee, Effie Lillig, Grace Pindel, and Gia Thomas on March 28 at the Des Lee Gallery. (Image: Rebecca K Clark/WashU)

Alumna and author Vivian Gibson examines “Held in Absence,” by Maya Dabney, for the first time during the University City Public Art Series opening on April 6 at Janet Majerus Park. Gibson’s memoir, “The Last Children of Mill Creek,” inspired Dabney’s work, detailing the story of Gibson’s family who resided in the Millcreek Valley, a neighborhood destroyed in 1959 to construct a highway. The artwork will remain on display until Labor Day. (Image: Carol Green/WashU)

Gary Parker (right), associate dean for external affairs and director of the Clark-Fox Policy Institute, facilitates a discussion with keynote speaker Charles M. Blow during the Rainbow Resilience: Advancing LGBTQ+ Wellness Summit, held by the Brown School on March 28-29 in Hillman Hall’s Clark-Fox Forum. (Image: Sharon Rhiney/Brown School)

WUPD comfort dogs Brookie and Bear are seen at the Thurtene Carnival Doghouse, where attendees could meet and adopt dogs from Stray Rescue on April 5 near Francis Olympic Field. (Image courtesy of WUPD)

Environmental attorney Rob Bilott (left), recognized for uncovering hazardous “forever chemicals” in drinking water, engages in conversation with Tristram “T.R.” Kidder from Arts & Sciences as part of the Assembly Series on April 7 at Graham Chapel. Bilott participated in multiple classes, followed by a public lecture and audience Q&A session. (Image: Gara Lacy/WashU)

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