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Renewing the conversation: Day of Discovery & Dialogue

The university community is invited to gather and explore issues of diversity and inclusion Feb. 24-25 on the Medical and Danforth campuses. The event continues a conversation that began last February, inspired by events in the St. Louis region in 2014.

More effectively targeting pain control

In real estate, location is key. The idea also seems to hold true when it comes to stopping pain. New research co-led by the School of Medicine indicates the location of receptors that transmit pain signals is important in how big signals will be.

Equal inheritance growing less common, study finds

Anyone counting on a certain share of an inheritance, beware. In recent years, parents have become increasingly likely to divide their estates unequally, suggests a new study co-authored by university economist Robert Pollak.

Black Anthology’s Akeda Hosten likes his rock and roles

Akeda Hosten, a senior in the School of Engineering & Applied Science, talks about why the annual Black Anthology matters. The Black Anthology production “woke” is this weekend, Feb. 12-13, at Edison Theatre.

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Events

11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10

‘Caring for an Elder Parent’ workshop

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10

‘Congress and the Perpetual Campaign’

5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11

Sam Altman lecture on startups

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Campus Announcements

Peace Corps, Brown School offer fellows program

The Brown School and the Peace Corps have announced a Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program. It will provide scholarships to returned Peace Corps volunteers who are working toward master’s degrees in social work or public health.

WashU in the News

Early humans had ‘glass jaws’ that could have cracked on nuts

The Daily Mail (U.K.)

Donald Trump’s accent, explained

The Washington Post

Washington University research teams focus on Zika virus

St. Louis Business Journal

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Campus Voices

‘Seven ways to take advantage of being a student entrepreneur’

Jolijt Tamanaha, a recent alum and two-time startup founder, offers tips and writes about the advantages of starting a company while still in college.

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