The Record

Study analyzes corporate tools to support Black-owned businesses

An analysis of Yelp’s “Black-owned business” search function by Oren Reshef at Olin Business School shows revealing business owners’ race can boost consumer engagement and sales in markets where consumer demand exists.

New immunotherapy approach shows promise for B-cell lymphoma

A phase 1 clinical trial co-led by researchers at WashU Medicine found that a new type of cell-based immunotherapy was safe for patients with several types of B-cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Silly Squared spotlights student artists

Student group Silly Squared uses stickers as a meaningful platform for WashU students to share their artwork. Every week, the group prints and hands out thousands of stickers.

Researchers to develop process to convert waste gases into biofuel

Engineers at WashU are working to improve energy efficiency in production of a potent biofuel thanks to a $2.1 million U.S. Department of Energy grant.

Notables

Yixin Chen is the first person from WashU to be elected a fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Separately, Chen received the St. Louis Innovator Award from the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.

Notables

Two Brown School faculty members, Jeremy Goldbach (left) and Jin Huang, have been named 2025 Fellows of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare.

Research Wire

More than a dozen interdisciplinary research projects won the latest batch of “Here and Next” Seed Grants. The winning teams focus on key elements of WashU’s strategic plan.