Data at WashU is the go-to information hub for business users who wish to leverage the university’s data assets for analytics, governance and integration. Data is essential to facilitate a culture of data-driven decisions at all levels of our organization. These curated data resources are designed to empower analysts, data scientists, API developers, and data governance communities at WashU to harness the power of data.
Data and Analytics
WashU has defined a strategic vision to develop a centralized repository of data so that a shared, single source of truth may exist.
Data Governance
WashU’s Data Governance Program is an institution-wide initiative, focused on a strategic vision and guiding principles.
Student Data Program
The Student Data Program will bring student-related data from many different source systems into the WashU Data Warehouse.
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What’s in the Warehouse
FAQs and Answers
News and Blog
What’s a Data Warehouse?
BI Tools
Cognos
IBM Cognos Analytics is the primary tool used for reporting on and analyzing data in the WashU Data Warehouse.
Tableau
Tableau helps create visualizations that can be understood by professionals at any level in an organization.
Power BI
Microsoft Power BI is an intuitive tool that provides users the ability to aggregate, analyze, visualize and share data.
Data governance ensures WashU’s data is accurate, consistent, and understood through the creation of structures, processes and tools. Through these combined efforts, data governance allows WashU to manage its data as a valuable asset.
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Data Dives
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Data Makes a Difference
Learn how data helped shape WashU’s annual Economic Impact report.