Knight to direct George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy

Andrew Knight, at Olin Business School, has been named executive director of WashU’s George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy, effective July 1, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Knight succeeds Kurt Dirks, who is moving to the University of Utah.

Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors

Researchers at the School of Medicine have found that a strain of gut bacteria can boost immune responses and enhance cancer immunotherapy to fight sarcoma tumors in mice.

‘People we were meant to be’

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies Prison Education Project held its first commencement last week at the women’s prison in Vandalia, Mo. The project held a ceremony at the men’s prison in Pacific a day earlier.

Global Advisory Council to elevate WashU’s efforts

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin has established a Global Advisory Council to maximize the impact of the university’s global efforts in research, education, patient care, recruitment and advancement.

Research Wire

A study in mice by researchers at the School of Medicine indicates that brain injury can lead to brain tumors in susceptible individuals. The senior author is David H. Gutmann, MD, PhD.

Research Wire

A technique developed by McKelvey School of Engineering researchers, led by Lan Yang, vastly expands the range of optical sensors used in measuring chemical signatures and molecules.

Notables

Olin Business School honored four Koch family members as the 2024 Dean’s Medalists at the school’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner. The school also recognized three outstanding alumni who have attained distinction in their careers.

Announcements

Staff leadership program applications due May 31

WashU staff members are encouraged to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program or the Leadership Excellence and Development Program. The programs further the missions of WashU Leads and the “Here and Next” strategic plan. The deadline is May 31.