Davin Hickman-Chow

Davin Hickman-Chow

April 25, 2025

Davin Hickman-Chow, BS ’25, intends to become a neurosurgeon — and he’s fully aware of the steep odds. With only 240–260 residencies available each cycle, this competitive reality shaped his academic journey from the start.

Alice Conway

Alice Conway

March 17, 2025

Alice Conway, AB ’76, MA ’79, PhD ’83, JD ’83, pursued her joint passion for literature and law at WashU. Her study of comparative literature spanned five languages, including works in French, German, Spanish, Latin, and English — all translated into Braille, as Conway is blind.

Angelica Harris

Angelica Harris

February 13, 2025

Angelica Harris, BS ’21, BSBA ’21, MS ’22, founded Top Tutors for Us in 2022, an innovative platform offering Black high schoolers individualized prep for standardized tests. In the following interview, she describes the origins of her tutoring business, WashU’s uniquely collaborative ethos, and the rippling impact of philanthropy in her life.