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Joseph Steensma Installed as E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor
Joseph Steensma has been installed as the inaugural E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor at Washington University. The Skandalaris Center celebrates his interdisciplinary work connecting research, entrepreneurship and public health. -
Spring 2026 Skandalaris Venture Competition Finalists Announced
Spring 2026 Skandalaris Venture Competition Finalists Announced Sixteen ventures founded by students and recent alumni of Washington University (WashU) have been selected as finalists in the Spring Skandalaris Venture Competition (SVC). This semester, the competition received an impressive 107 entries,… -
Honoring the Legacy of Ralph S. Quatrano
The Washington University community recently lost a remarkable scholar, leader, and mentor with the passing of Ralph S. Quatrano on February 24, 2026. He was 84. To many, Ralph was an internationally renowned plant scientist — a pioneer in applying… -
WashU + Mayfield AI Garage Partnership Announcement
On the evening of February 24, students and members of the WashU community gathered at Whitaker Hall to announce the establishment of the Mayfield AI Garage. The Mayfield AI Garage is a collaboration between Mayfield, Silicon Valley’s leading venture capital firm in… -
Skandalaris Center IdeaBounce® and McKelvey School of Engineering Bring the Entrepreneurial Community Together for an Evening of New AI Ideas and More
IdeaBounce®: AI Ideas and More brought an exciting mix of creativity and community to Washington University’s Whitaker Hall Auditorium on February 17, 2026. Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, alums, and innovation leaders from across St. Louis gathered to share ideas,… -
Meet the Spring 2026 Skandalaris Venture Competition Semifinalists
Thirty-three promising WashU startups have been named semifinalists in the fall 2026 Skandalaris Venture Competition (SVC). Each venture, founded by students or recent alumni, is competing for a chance to win a share of a $25,000 prize pool. This semester… -
Customer Discovery: Learning to Listen for Opportunity
The Customer Discovery for Startups workshop was a hit! Aspiring entrepreneurs poured into the Skandalaris Center to participate in an engaging and hands-on workshop led by designer, educator, and entrepreneur Kate Edgar Owen. Kate brought a wealth of experience to… -
WashU Builds Digital Businesses at First Whop-athon!
The Skandalaris Center recently hosted its first ever Whopathon, bringing together more than 40 bright minds to explore entrepreneurship through creativity, collaboration, and plenty of late-night snacks. From first ideas to live launches, teams built digital products on the Whop… -
Skandalaris Announces Six Finalists for the 2026 Global Impact Award
The Skandalaris Center is excited to announce six finalists for the 2026 Global Impact Award. The Global Impact Award was founded in 2013 to support the vision and passion of Washington University in St. Louis students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent… -
Cutting it up on the South 40
On Friday, October 31, BearCuts celebrated its grand opening on the South 40. As the mostrecent addition to the Student Enterprise Program (StEP), BearCuts aims to provide an easier andconvenient way to getting your next stylish haircut on campus. As…
