A stretch of Laclede Avenue that has undergone major development since President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., arrived at Saint Louis University 11 years ago now has a new name.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Saint Louis University recognized more than 1,800 graduates during the 2025 Spring Commencement on May 17 at Chaifetz Arena. SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., delivered the event's commencement address.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

After 11 years, Dr. Fred P. Pestello will step down from the SLU presidency on June 30, 2025. Hear from members of the community as they share their gratitude for and memories with President Fred Pestello and Dr. Fran Pestello.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Saint Louis University celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its annual spring Commencement ceremony. Watch today's celebration as it's streamed live from Chaifetz Arena.

Today, Saint Louis University celebrates graduates from the School of Medicine Graduate Programs. Join us as we stream the 2025 pre-commencement ceremony live from Saint Francis Xavier College Church.