The Record

University announces College Prep Scholarship

The College Prep Scholarship will provide a Washington University undergraduate education to qualified graduates of its College Prep Program, which serves talented low-income and first-generation students.

Underground waterworks

Washington University geologists are helping to map the extensive cave that underlies a “sinkhole plain” in nearby southern Illinois.

Falls in months before surgery are common in adults of all ages

In a large study of 15,000 adults undergoing elective surgery, School of Medicine researchers found that falling up to six months before an operation is common and often causes serious injuries — not just in the elderly but across age groups.

Early Modern Lab addresses challenges of digital scholarship

The Early Modern Lab, a cooperative Mellon-funded venture between Washington University, Northwestern and Notre Dame, is shaping the way scholars interact with early modern print culture.