Happenings at WashU Calendarhttps://happenings.washu.edu/assembly-series/calendarHappenings at WashU CalendarThu, 12 Mar 2026 15:31:04 -0500120en-usLocalistMar 25, 2026: Graduates and AI: Who Wins the Future of Work? at Emerson AuditoriumMeet Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic.

Artificial intelligence is not a distant disruption—it is already reshaping how we learn, work, hire, and lead. For today’s college students and recent graduates, the stakes could not be higher. As AI systems become embedded in every industry, higher education faces a defining question: How do we prepare graduates not just to survive the future of work—but to lead it? However, there are parts of human intelligence it can’t reproduce, and it would be wise—especially young adults—to hone skills in those areas as they are only going to become more valuable.

In this fast-paced, wide-ranging, and highly practical talk, Nicholas Thompson explores the profound implications of AI for universities, employers, and students alike. Drawing on his experience at the forefront of media, technology, and conversations with leaders across the tech C-suite, he unpacks how AI and big data are transforming business strategy, redefining talent pipelines, and altering what employers truly value.

Q&A moderated by Ian Bogost, Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professorship, professor of Film & Media Studies, professor of Computer Science & Engineering.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5218809339768038.649818-90.311187Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -05002026-03-25T17:00:00-05:00https://happenings.washu.edu/event/graduates-and-ai-who-wins-the-future-of-workLectures & PresentationsMar 31, 2026: Public Health in Challenging Times: Finding a Way Forward at Clark-Fox ForumA group of top national leaders in public health will gather for a panel discussion moderated by Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, the Margaret C. Ryan Dean of Washington University School of Public Health, the Eugene S. and Constance Kahn Distinguished Professor in Public Health, and the university’s vice provost for interdisciplinary initiatives. The panelists will discuss the erosion of public health infrastructure funding and its consequences for preparedness, workforce stability, and the health of the population. The panelists will situate these challenges in a broader political and economic context, including the reality of shrinking federal, state, and local budgets. The conversation also will focus on strategies to safeguard core public health functions and identify opportunities to reimagine sustainable investment in population health. Panelists include: Georges C. Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association; Lori Tremmel Freeman, MBA, the CEO of the National Association of County and City Health Officials; Scott Harris, MD, MPH, immediate past president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials; and Laura Magaña, PhD, MS, president and CEO of the Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health.

Reception to follow (5:15-6:30 p.m.)

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5195967094255538.646861-90.304698Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -05002026-03-31T16:00:00-05:00https://happenings.washu.edu/event/public-health-in-challenging-times-finding-a-way-forwardLectures & Presentations