The Record
Friday, April 25, 2025
Top stories
Class of 2025 is ready to lead
Class Acts students say the leadership lessons they have learned through their coursework, co-curricular activities and pre-professional experiences have prepared them to be better scientists, policymakers and community members.
Research explores neurobiology underlying depression symptom
Psychiatrist Marco Pignatelli, MD, at WashU Medicine, has received a five-year $6.5 million grant from the Wellcome Trust to unravel little-known brain functions involved in depression.
St. Louis children get up-close look at cutting-edge science
WashU engineer Marcus Foston regularly hosts middle school students to learn about cutting-edge science. It’s part of WashU’s immersive “Researcher for a Day” program.
Events
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APR 26 |
Greater St. Louis Marathon7 a.m. Saturday, April 26 |
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Brown School centennial community celebration11 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 |
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APR 28 |
Yin Distinguished Lecture: Shana Kelley1 p.m. Monday, April 28 |
Social Post of the WeekA glimpse of spring blooms for Arbor Day
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WashU in the News
Nuclear waste has haunted Coldwater Creek for decades, but the cleanup is far from over
cbs news
$1 trillion of wealth was created for the 19 richest US households last year
the wall street journal
What would happen to the Earth if humans went extinct? Here’s what scientists think
BBC wildlife magazine
Silver tsunami looms as $100 trillion in private businesses face ownership transition
St. Louis business journal
Campus and community news
Arts & Sciences recently honored five alumni and friends for their achievements, service and commitment to the liberal arts.
WashU Libraries has given eight recipients, including students, faculty and staff members, Newman Exploration Travel Fund Awards. The NEXT Award program supports WashU community members who wish to explore the world.
Perspectives
WashU public health experts urge US to reverse refugee admission freeze
The Brown School’s Mustafa Rfat and Jean-Francois Trani, who is also a researcher with the School of Public Health’s Prevention Research Center, co-authored a commentary drawing attention to the humanitarian consequences of abrupt U.S. refugee policy shifts.
The Lancet