The Record
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Top stories
University to pause Danforth Campus construction projects
WashU will pause construction on major capital projects on its Danforth Campus, in response to uncertainties regarding federal funding.
Study sheds light on how inherited cancer mutations drive tumors
A new study led by WashU Medicine researchers takes a deep dive into inherited genetic mutations. The findings have implications for determining an individual’s inherited cancer risk and informing new strategies for prevention and treatment.
WashU Expert: Can social media be good for mental health?
Psychology researchers in Arts & Sciences study the upside to staying social online and offer tips for making social media work for you.
Events
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APR 17 |
Earth Day lab supply swap10 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday, April 17 |
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APR 17 |
Data rescue hackathonNoon–4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 |
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APR 17 |
‘Humanities politicized’ panel discussion2–3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 |
WashU in the News
Trump’s encouragement of stock investors draws scrutiny
the new york times
Experimental drug looks to be gastric bypass surgery in pill form
Ars Technica
St. Louis beer, coffee and whiskey makers prepare for Trump’s tariffs; your tab may rise
st. louis post-dispatch
A new vaccine design that could be developed to prevent dementia is getting support
HEC Media
Campus and community news
Andy Robaina, a senior studying mathematics and philosophy in Arts & Sciences, has been named a Gaither Junior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering will investigate the effect of estrogen on thoracic aortic aneurysm development and develop patient-specific biomarkers to manage the disease.
Perspectives
‘A playwright for all seasons’
Arts & Sciences’ Ron Himes examines the work of dramatist Lynn Nottage, who will receive the university’s International Humanities Prize today. Himes has worked with Nottage many times over the years and recently starred in a production of her work at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
Center for the Humanities
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Who Knew WashU? Question: Which notable organization was founded by Wendy Kopp, WashU’s 2009 Commencement speaker? A) AmeriCorpsB) Born This Way Foundation |