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Jasmine Najari, a senior majoring in both Biology and Anthropology with Specialization in Global Health and Environment, in the School of Arts and Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, is the winner of the 2026 Garland Allen Prize in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Biological Sciences.

Meet Da’juantay Wynter (Ervin Scholar) and Bella Gomez (Danforth Scholar)

The board elected four new undergraduate and graduate student representatives for the 2025–26 academic year. The undergraduate representatives are Bella Gomez (Danforth) and Da’Juantay Wynter (Ervin).

The Helen Davis Humanitarian Award was established in 1995 by the Office of Student Activities as a tribute to the dedication shown by Ms. Davis to Washington University and the St. Louis community. The award will recognize a student who promotes human welfare in the St. Louis community through education and service.

WashU first-year Farah Bader was selected to receive the Cochlear Graeme Clark Scholarship for recipients of the Cochlear Nucleus Implant who demonstrate high academic achievement, along with Saint Louis University (SLU) first-year Grace Fleming.

“The real story here is not the particular struggle I faced at a given time, but the fact that I had my work there to support me when I could not always support myself.” Read more about Mac and his work with textiles and fiber arts.

Each year, the Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award recognizes select members of the WashU community who show exemplary commitment to service and engagement within the St. Louis area.