Celebrating the Class of 2022

After four years of hard work and an unprecedented final year, graduates of the College of Arts & Sciences are crossing the finish line. We hope these familiar faces and messages from classmates can help mark their achievements. Be sure to also visit the Class of 2022 Senior Video. Congrats, #WashU22!

In your words: What will you remember most?

Memories

"Everytime I engaged with my professors and fellow students in live discussion, I could feel the enthusiasm of WashU people." -Zinan Liu

"Finally making it to Balloon Glow my senior year. Playing frisbee on Art Hill with friends." -Helen Webley-Brown

"I met my fiancé in chemistry lab freshmen year. Just last week we got engaged!"  -Jess Shapiro

"WashU climbing trips: driving across the Mojave listening to Pink Floyd with my amazing teammates." -Garrett Allen

"My favorite memory is when my friend and I traveled to Dresden during the Göttingen study abroad program. It was awesome!" -Manzura Yusup

Places

"Pre-pandemic, I loved sitting outside on the balcony of Hillman. I loved the greenery and watching the sun set over campus." -Likhita Nandigam

"From our dorms, to BD, to Lab Sci, to Hillman, to all the other places I made unforgettable memories with unforgettable friends." -Sonia Sakleshpur

"The walkway to Rudolph Hall; it’s filled with beautiful cherry blossoms that only bloom for a short and beautiful time." -Ryan Kim

"Seigle Hall (where film classes, ideas and inspirations take place) and Brown 100 (where I see more, hear more, and feel more)!" -Merry May Ma

People

"John Nestojko was the first instructor I had that inspired me to pursue a career in academia." -Emerine Cummings

"My freshman roommate Milkise Yassin, who has been the best friend I could ever ask for!" -Nana Kusi

"Dr. Daschbach is the most influential person I met at WashU. Her love for chemistry motivated me so much!" -Jessica Bigley

"Professor Bubelis really taught me that hard work pays off, but also that I should pursue what makes me happy." -Louie Candiotti

What do you want to say to the class of 2022?

"I still can’t believe we’re already graduating, but I also can’t wait to see where we all go from here!" -Sarah Verghis

"Nothing is impossible as long as you have the will to achieve it." -Michael Jia

"Cheers to this moment of personal growth, academic harvests, profound connections, and a new stage of your journey!!" -Merry May Ma

"Wish everyone all the best of luck in the future endeavors! Wherever life takes you, I hope we can still be supportive to one another." -Ge Yu