Junior Anna Godlewski for a sneak peek into the day of the life of a Billiken.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Martha Barnds shares the opportunities art history majors have to become immersed in art and culture while studying abroad in Madrid.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

We hit the campus with a mini microphone to see if SLU students know the answer to a simple question: What year was Saint Louis University founded? Watch for some fun answers and reactions!

Looking for the perfect backdrop for your next selfie? We've got you covered! Check out the top selfie spots on Saint Louis University's beautiful campus and capture your SLU spirit. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, these are must-visit spots for every Billiken.

Join Jordan Ireland, a sophomore nursing student at SLU, as she navigates a busy day on campus! From grabbing a bite to eat at one of her favorite campus spots to attending classes, hitting up Starbucks for a pick-me-up, and participating in an inspiring MLK meeting, see how Jordan balances the demands of nursing school with the joys of campus life. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

SLU junior Martha Barnds hits the campus to ask fellow Billikens their favorite dining spots at Saint Louis University. With so many options—from Grand Dining Hall to Qdoba, Subway, Einsteins, Starbucks, Fresh Gatherings, Ameren Café, and more—there's something for every craving! Discover the top student picks and get a taste of campus life at SLU. Learn more about all of the dining options SLU has to offer here: https://www.slu.edu/housing/dine/index.php

Take a quick tour of Saint Louis University’s Spring Hall with student Martha Barnds! See inside the suite-style dorms, study spaces, and shared areas that make Spring Hall a great place for first- and second-year Billikens to live and learn. From cozy lounges to the community kitchen, get a glimpse of life at SLU! Learn more about Saint Louis University Housing and Residence Life at https://www.slu.edu/housing/index.php

Join us as we dive into the excitement of Saint Louis University’s Welcome Week 2024! Freshman Rachel Hamby shares her experience, from the unforgettable University Convocation to the spirit competition, along with fun events that helped new Billikens connect with each other and the SLU community. Welcome Week is a time to celebrate traditions, make friends, and begin the journey as part of the SLU family.

Scholarships help students from all backgrounds access Saint Louis University's Catholic Jesuit education. Hear from SLU School of Social Work student Emma Kidwell on how financial aid is reducing the stress of higher education.Emma says: "Financial aid and trying to finance college can be a really stressful thing.Even as a first-generation college student, my parents and I were walking through that together, kind of in the dark a little bit.I am currently enrolled in SLU’s Accelerated Master of Social Work Program. I have been able to apply and go for that dual MSW and JD program. I'm just excited to continue being a part of the SLU community.I actually had the opportunity to work with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and their Youth and Family Advocacy Program this fall and spring for my practicum for social work. And having that opportunity to see that intersectionality of things I'm passionate about be a nonprofit option and Saint Louis really makes me excited, and it really wants me to be like, oh, like, the world's already on fire, how can I keep igniting that spark? And I think that's really beautiful.The donors, especially, I would really emphasize that they are part of what makes SLU what it is. I truly am grateful to be SLU-educated. And have fallen in love with SLU during my time here.And I would just say thank you for supporting these students and continuously giving us the opportunity to take that leap and be that first-generation college student, and go to graduate school and do all these big dreams and big ideas we have.They really make that possible."

Elizabeth Wangley, a junior at Saint Louis University, takes us along with all the fun she is having in her first few weeks back on campus and downtown St. Louis!