The Record

World’s top memory athletes to compete today

The Extreme Memory Tournament takes place today through Sunday, June 26. Sponsored by Washington University and Dart NeuroScience, the live-streamed competition offers the internet public a chance to watch top memory champs in action.

Protein study suggests existing drugs may work for many cancers

Examining databases of proteins’ 3-D shapes, scientists at the School of Medicine have identified more than 850 DNA mutations that appear to be linked to cancer. The information may expand the patients who can benefit from existing drugs.

Lagieski looks to punch ticket to Rio

Michael Lagieski, a senior in the School of Engineering & Applied Science and a member of the university’s swim team, will attempt to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Swim Team in the 100-meter breaststroke Sunday, June 26, in Omaha, Neb.

$5 million gift to fund new Bauer Leadership Center at Olin

With a $5 million commitment, Washington University will establish the George and Carol Bauer Leadership Center at Olin Business School. George Bauer (second from left) is an emeritus trustee and alumnus.

Diversity & Inclusion update, coffee hours to begin

Since beginning work in November 2015, the Commission on Diversity & Inclusion has launched six working groups. Coffees and meetings are being formed — with the first scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 — to give faculty and staff the chance to learn more.

Bear Cub Challenge awards $225,000 to five research teams

The university’s Skandalaris Center, the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences and the Center for Drug Discovery together have awarded Bear Cub grants totaling $225,000 to five teams. The funding helps scientists become entrepreneurs.