As the fall semester came to a close, we gathered one last time to celebrate something truly special: the students who committed themselves to learning, growing, and leading through our Bauer Leaders Academy Cohort experience. Over the past several months, almost 100 students stepped into small-group communities designed to deepen self-awareness, strengthen interpersonal skills, and […]
On November 5, more than 20 students stepped into an interactive leadership experience like no other. In partnership with Adventures of Intrigue, the Bauer Leaders Academy hosted a custom escape room challenge that tested students’ collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills in real time. Set on a tropical island where participants had to “appease the gods” […]
Leadership took center stage this October as the Bauer Leaders Academy wrapped up another inspiring Leadership Week – a campus-wide celebration dedicated to connection, growth, and community. The week featured events for students, staff, and faculty to explore leadership from every angle – from hands-on workshops to large-scale expos – culminating in a celebration of […]
Washington University’s Bauer Leaders Academy invites the campus community to deepen, practice, and celebrate leadership during Leadership Week 2025, running October 20–25. With a lineup of immersive events, Leadership Week seeks not only to inspire, but to give students, staff, and faculty hands-on leadership opportunities and meaningful connection. Key Events You Don’t Want to Miss […]
The Bauer Leaders Academy, in partnership with the Olin Business School’s Bauer Leadership Center, is now accepting seed grant applications from faculty across all disciplines. These grants are intended to support the creation of new courses or the enhancement of existing courses with content that encourages students to think deeply about purpose and leadership—reframing leadership […]
As the Class of 2025 heads into their final year at WashU, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin shared a message that goes far beyond academics. In his recent remarks, he offered a vision of leadership that feels especially true to the heart of what we believe at the Bauer Leaders Academy. Leadership isn’t about being the […]
Washington University in St. Louis has officially launched a bold and forward-thinking campaign aimed at tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. With a $1 billion fundraising goal and a mission to redefine the role of research institutions in shaping the future, this campaign is more than a call for support—it’s a call to […]
This spring, students across three Bauer Leaders Academy cohorts—the International Student cohort, the Danforth Scholars cohort, and the Taylor Stars cohort—gathered for a semester of coaching, workshops, and meaningful reflection centered around one theme: how to lead with purpose. Though each cohort brought different lived experiences and perspectives, common threads emerged: leadership as influence, not […]
The Class of 2025 Class Acts graduating students said the leadership lessons they learned in their coursework, co-curricular activities and pre-professional experiences have prepared them to be better scientists, policymakers, artists and community members.
On the evening of Thursday, April 17th, Risa Commons came alive with applause, celebration, and community as students, faculty, and staff gathered for the annual Excellence in Leadership Awards. The ceremony honored some of the most passionate, driven, and inspiring student leaders at WashU — individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond to […]