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Descendants of SLU’s formerly enslaved petition administration to demand accountability

The University News

The Descendents of the St. Louis University Enslaved called upon the university in a recent petition to carry out promised commitments and “reengage in good faith” with the descendents.   The petition came about after a DSLUE liaison allegedly recanted certain promises previously made on behalf of the university, which included a memorial and othe

Smosh comedian Angela Giarratana visits SLU

The University News

Actress and comedian Angela Giarratana, best known for her involvement with the comedy channel Dropout and the Smosh YouTube channels, visited SLU and discussed her career and comedy at a talk hosted by the Great Issues Committee and Student Activities Board in the Wool Ballrooms on May 4, 2026.   Early in the talk, Giarratana...

Instructure hack leaves SLU without Canvas access

The University News

Canvas was shut down by a threat actor group known as the Shinyhunters on May 7, around 4 p.m., leaving multiple universities, including the entire SLU community, without access.   While SLU was not the specific target of the attack, Shinyhunters recommended that affected institutions, SLU included, contact a cyber advisory firm to negotiate with...

“Queer Art, For and By Queer Artists” student exhibit seeks to build community

The University News

On May 1 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., freshman anthropology student Mia Wallen is hosting an art exhibition titled “Queer Art, For and By Queer Artists” at the St. Louis Virtuoso Collective. Art of all forms and mediums will be displayed and many artists have been invited to sell their work on display.   All...

St. Louis soccer legacy carries on in 2028 Olympics

The University News

On Feb. 3, 2026, the Olympic and Paralympic Games announced St. Louis as one of seven cities to host matches for the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments. Games will be played at Energizer Park, home to MLS team St. Louis CITY SC. Hosting Olympic matches comes as just another contribution to St. Louis’ storied history...

Historic rivalry reignites in Liverpool’s win over Everton

The University News

During week 33 of the Premier League, long-time soccer rivals Liverpool and Everton faced off on April 19. The crowd eagerly packed into the Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, participating in not just the festivities of a single game, but settling a decade long battle for the Premier Leagues top spot Often called the...

2026 NBA Playoffs: Biggest surprises and likely winners

The University News

With the NBA regular season coming to a close on April 12, there were still 10 playoff spots up for grabs before the final games. After some unexpected wins and unfortunate losses, the playoff bracket was officially set. With the play-in tournament starting on April 14, there is little time for teams to rest and...

A year of rebuilding for SLU men’s baseball

The University News

On Sept. 17, 2025, Saint Louis University officially announced a change in leadership for its 2026 men’s baseball season, replacing 18-year veteran Darin Hendrickson with Miles Miller as program head coach. In the initial announcement, SLU director of athletics Chris May lauded Miller and his coaching ability. “Miles is extremely prepared and qualified to le

PGA Pro Rory McIlroy earns his second green jacket

The University News

Rory McIlroy won the Master’s Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 12. McIlroy became the fourth repeat champion in the tournament’s history, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. He is the first golfer to successfully defend his title since Woods in 2002.  ...

SLU faculty share opinions on university’s AI guidelines

The University News

Long after OpenAI’s ChatGPT was introduced to the general public on Nov. 30, 2022, SLU administration released a statement via email to all students and faculty, announcing the arrival of new artificial intelligence guidelines meant to help navigate appropriate uses of AI. This email last semester addressed the rapid growth of the technology and its...

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