Advancing Our Mission: Strategic Plan 2019-25
We aspire to a bold and collaborative vision.
This extraordinary approach elevates research, education, and patient care.
Our moment. Our vision.
Strategic planning was initiated in 2019, following an 18-month collaborative, faculty-led planning process that led to notable initiatives, each maturing and producing impact at its own unique pace.
School of Public Health
Led by dean Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, the School of Public Health is WashU’s first new school in 100 years.
School of Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)
CAPS reflects WashU’s strategic commitment to positive, regional educational attainment, economic mobility and workforce development.
Center for the Environment
This interdisciplinary hub strengthens and coordinates WashU’s work in environmental, climate change, and sustainability research.
Confluence Collaborative for Community Engagement
This organizing platform and convening unit for community-engaged research, education, and practice keeps St. Louis’ needs at the forefront.
Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator
The DI2 Accelerator fosters collaborative digital research, applied AI, and innovation to elevate WashU’s national visibility.
WashU Leads: Bauer Leaders Academy
The George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy, established through a $20 million gift, places leadership development at the center of the WashU student experience.
In St. Louis, For St. Louis Initiative
This initiative leverages WashU’s strengths to contribute meaningfully to this region’s momentum and long-term growth.
A time to reflect
Leading through collaboration and advancing our mission – Our community brought us here. Get inspired by the new university programs shaping our future.