Our people
Brown School faculty among 2025 AASWSW Fellows
Two Brown School faculty members, Jeremy Goldbach and Jin Huang, have been named 2025 Fellows of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.
Our expertise
Self-management skill, sense of purpose go hand-in-hand
Psychological researchers in Arts & Sciences find self-regulation and social engagement skills can potentially foster a sense of purpose.
Brains of people with sickle cell disease appear older
A new study led by WashU Medicine researchers has found older-looking brains in adults with sickle cell disease, helping to explain the cognitive challenges experienced by such individuals.
Our impact
Mudd Field makeover: Shade trees, irrigation updates and a new green for relaxing
A new and improved Mudd Field is coming to WashU in 2028. The space soon will be lined by shade trees and will feature a new “social green,” a shady retreat for students to swing on hammocks and relax between classes.
Rural student surprised with a WashU Pledge scholarship
A team from WashU traveled 130 miles to Monroe City High School to deliver a big surprise to senior Angela Chen — early admission to the Class of 2029 and a WashU Pledge Scholarship, which will cover the full cost of her education. Chen is a graduate of the WashU Rural Scholars Academy.
Videos
Beyond visual data
Can we ever see too much data? Yes, actually. In some situations, visual overload can paralyze decision-making. But over the last year, the interdisciplinary SAIL lab, with help from WashU Rowing, has explored nonvisual means for transmitting real-time performance feedback.
