Visuals are a powerful way to tell your group’s story and convey the university’s character.
In addition to their visual impact, images improve your website’s rankings in search engines like Google. Images also make your pages friendlier for social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest.
Photos and graphics for your use
Check these libraries for pre-sized photos taken by WashU photographers, as well as downloadable icons created by WashU graphic designers.
Medical Campus Photo Library »
Image Size Cheat Sheet
Images in the WashU Web Theme require specific dimensions to display properly.
Overlaying Text on an Image with the Cover Block
Use the cover block to add readable text over an image or mimic a parallax effect.
Saving Images for the Web
Crop and optimize your photos before uploading to your site for crisper, faster-loading images.
Selecting Featured Images for Pages
On pages, the featured image spans the full width of the page and requires special consideration.
Troubleshooting
Something off? Check these tips when saved changes don’t show, images aren’t quite right, or extra spacing appears.
Types of Images
Insert a featured image to highlight the main theme of a page or post. Include additional images in the page or post body.