Stories from our employees
Get to know your colleagues.
Read authentic stories from your colleagues and help us continue to build a positive work environment. Inspiring Stories aims to create a more connected and engaged employee community. One that encourages open communication and collaboration among our many schools and locations. Show us your achievements and collaboration as we strive to meet our missions each day.
Mary-Kourtney Weck
Since being at WashU since 2023, Weck works towards creating a welcoming environment that leaves a lasting impression for students, staff and faculty.
Recent stories
Jordan Cooper
“I’m driven by the opportunity to help students feel seen, heard and valued, contributing to a sense of belonging across campus.”
Lite Yang
Yang’s work focuses on the somatosensory system, which is responsible for processing sensations like touch and pain.
Adisa Kalkan
The collaborative environment that WashU offers enables Adisa Kalkan, a program administrator at WashU Medicine’s Clinical Research Training Center, to succeed in her job.
Mary-Kourtney Weck
“For anyone considering working at WashU, I would encourage them to visit campus—take a walk, enjoy the local food offerings, sit in on a class, meet Bear and Brookie (our WashU Police Department comfort dogs) and experience the warm, welcoming embrace that WashU offers”
Recognize Your Colleagues
Spread the news and show your appreciation to colleagues for their hard work and dedication.
WashU perks we love
Take full advantage of the numerous perks available to you
to enhance your employee experience and well-being.
8,000+
WashU Kudos given in 2024
8
unique WashU Signature events
3,621
unique participants in 2024 well-being challenges
25
staff awards given out in 2024
