“No question — we need these students.” As we close out Class Acts, we’re celebrating the creativity, care and determination our #WashU26 graduates bring to their work and to the communities around them. From field notes to the field, from the lab to the world, these graduates are asking meaningful questions and pursuing answers that can shape a better future. Research is necessary….it is the engine of progress, turning curiously into change. Thank you to all our Class Acts for sharing their stories and discoveries! We can’t wait to see where your work leads next! Congratulations! ❤️🎓💚 #WashU #classof2026 #STEM #research