The Office of Government & Community Relations at Washington University in St. Louis serves as the nexus for university relationships with governmental officials, neighborhood associations, as well as civic leaders and organizations.
From working with local, state and federal representatives to connecting community members to appropriate university resources, the staff of the Office of Government & Community Relations promotes positive university engagement with its various constituencies.
We welcome you to explore the site to learn more about how the university is engaged in the community and how to connect with us in a meaningful way.
Please contact Char Buckley at 314-935-5752 if you have any questions.
Recent News
FDA approves Washington University’s new saliva-based COVID-19 test, Parson says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a saliva-based COVID-19 test developed by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, Gov. Mike Parson said. Parson called the test a “game-changer” and suggested the tests — considered more comfortable than nasal tests — would be deployed in Missouri.
Martin and Pestello unite behind Medicaid expansion
As the leaders of two of this region’s major research universities, we cannot sit idly by as the August 4 election draws near and not speak to a critical opportunity in front of us. It is time to act and expand Medicaid. This is among the issues we will soon be called to vote on, […]