The Record

New book explores fault lines in Ferguson

The August 2014 death of unarmed Michael Brown at the hands of a police officer touched off a heated debate about law enforcement in the U.S. A new book edited by Kimberly Norwood explores the pressures that built up and then exploded in Ferguson.

Gordon recognized for leading research on human microbiome

Agilent Technologies has recognized Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, with a Thought Leader Award to support his research into the role of the gut microbiome in human health. The award includes funding and the most up-to-date instrumentation from Agilent.

Eddie Huang on campus Monday

Chef and writer Eddie Huang will speak on campus Monday evening. Huang is author of “Fresh Off the Boat,” which tells his story of growing up within two often competing cultures. He will give an Assembly Series lecture at 7 p.m. in Graham Chapel.