The Record

Why do politicians make promises they can’t keep?

A recent study from political scientists in Arts & Sciences points to the value of politicians’ unrealistic claims and agendas. They can still play an important role in shaping future policy, argues author Keith Schnakenberg.

Researchers use genetics to find psychopathology risks

WashU researchers are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth.

WashU shares results of higher ed sexual misconduct survey

WashU recently joined nine other universities to conduct the Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness survey, and results are now available.

Notables

Benjamin Garcia, the Raymond H. Wittcoff Distinguished Professor and head of biochemistry and molecular biophysics at WashU Medicine, has been named an American Chemical Society fellow.

Notables

Abram Van Engen, chair of the Department of English in Arts & Sciences, was recently installed as the Stanley Elkin Professor in the Humanities.

Announcements

HLC accreditation open forums set for Oct. 28, 29

As part of WashU’s 10-year comprehensive evaluation, the Higher Learning Commission, the institutional accreditor, will host three open forums Oct. 28 and 29 to gather input from faculty, staff and students.