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100 years after ratification

Circa 1919–1920, National Woman's Party (NWP) activists watch Alice Paul sew a star onto the NWP Ratification Flag. Stars represent another state's ratification of the 19th Amendment. (Courtesy of Library of Congress)

Four faculty members share their thoughts on the complicated history of the women’s suffrage movement, the ratification of the 19th Amendment, and their hopes for what we might do today to honor the anniversary.

Academics

WashU launches doctoral program in neuroengineering

WashU will launch a doctoral program in neuroengineering in fall 2027, one of only a few in the United States.

Advancement

Baer installed as Knight Family Professor

Markus Baer, vice dean of executive education at Olin Business School, has been installed as the Knight Family Professor of Organizational Behavior.

Biology

When does the body clock begin to synchronize with local time?

New research from Washington University in St. Louis shows that a mother helps to set the biological clock for her babies while they are still in the womb.

Advancement

Epps installed as Cayne Distinguished Professor of Law

Daniel Epps, an expert on the U.S. Supreme Court, has been installed as the Howard and Caroline Cayne Distinguished Professor of Law at WashU.

Cancer Research

Grant furthers novel therapeutic approach to glioblastoma

Milan G. Chheda, MD, at WashU Medicine and a brain tumor specialist at Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine, has received a nearly $1.5 million grant from the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation.

Academics

Celebrating William H. Danforth

Chancellor William H. Danforth met regularly with students and was affectionately known as “Uncle Bill” and “Chan Dan.”

April 10 marks 100 years since the birth of William H. Danforth, the transformative visionary who led WashU from 1971 until 1995. The Record takes a look back through words and images at Danforth’s life and lasting impact.

Art & Design

Sam Fox School presents ‘Clairvoyance’ April 18

The Sam Fox School will present “Clairvoyance,” WashU’s 97th Annual Fashion Design Show, April 18 in Edison Theatre. One of the oldest such shows in the nation, the event will feature dozens of models wearing scores of outfits exploring traditional structures and contemporary trends.

Climate & Environment

Putting the ‘forever’ in Forest Park

Forest Park habitat restoration efforts have paid off. Surveys of bird species reveal increases in biodiversity over decades in the urban wildlife area located in the heart of St. Louis, according to new research from scientists with the Living Earth Collaborative.

Workplace

Research highlights who wins, loses in AI-influenced job market

A survey conducted by WashU graduate students shows workers are using artificial intelligence not just to do tasks faster, but to help them learn new skills, plan career moves or transition into new fields.