The elephant in the garden

On the outskirts of Kibale National Park in Uganda, anthropologist Krista Milich, in Arts & Sciences, supports a community-led effort to keep wild animals at a safe distance from neighboring properties.

The psychological challenges of rural living

A new study co-authored by Emily Willroth, assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences in Arts & Sciences, sheds light on how our environment — urban or rural — can affect our personality.

Board grants faculty appointments, promotions

At the university’s Board of Trustees meeting in May, numerous faculty members from a variety of disciplines were appointed with tenure, promoted with tenure or granted tenure.

Screening initiative aims to address racial disparities

Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the School of Medicine is launching a prostate cancer screening initiative along with an educational campaign in the St. Louis region to address racial disparities in prostate cancer.

Notables

The McKelvey School of Engineering recently honored alumni and friends for their service to the school, thought leadership, business acumen and impact. Recipients of the Dean’s Award are Jan Avent and Dave Rossetti.

Notables

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has named Avital Isakov, a rising senior in Arts & Sciences, an Astronaut Scholar. The prestigious fellowship is for college juniors and seniors who are studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Notables

WashU women’s track and field team runner Emma Kelley won the 800-meter national title last month at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Rochester, N.Y.

Announcements

Register for U-Passes, parking permits

Starting at 10 a.m. today, Danforth Campus employees can register for a U-Pass as well as purchase a 2023-24 Danforth Campus parking permit. WashU School of Medicine employees also can register for a U-Pass or Danforth Campus reciprocal parking permit.

Roland C. Jordan Jr., composer, professor emeritus, 84

Roland C. Jordan Jr., who taught composition and theory in the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences for more than three decades, died May 18. He was 84.