Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO Founded in 1853

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    Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1853 and named after George Washington, the "Father of the United States." Students at Washington University come from all across the United States and more than 120 countries. Initially founded as "The Washington University," it was renamed to "Washington University in St. Louis" in 1976 by the board of trustees to avoid confusion with other universities. The university consists of eight schools, and it is particularly known for its School of Education. Notable schools include the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Olin Business School, School of Law, School of Medicine, Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts, and School of Engineering and Applied Science. Washington University in St. Louis has four campuses: the main Danforth Campus, West Campus, North Campus, and the Medical Campus, where the Washington University School of Medicine is located. Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of Washington University, is one of the top hospitals in the United States. The Tyson Research Center, a biological research center, is located west of the Meramec River in St. Louis. The Washington University Bears, the university’s sports teams, are a member of NCAA Division III. Notable alumni include 27 Rhodes Scholars, 25 Nobel Laureates, former FBI and CIA director William H. Webster, actor Peter Sarsgaard, and American playwright Tennessee Williams.

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