The Record

Perlmutter to conclude deanship

David H. Perlmutter, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and the George and Carol Bauer Dean of WashU Medicine, will conclude his deanship in June 2026, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. He will remain on the faculty.

‘The world needs you to be bold’

Simone Biles delivered a memorable address at WashU’s Commencement May 12, telling the Class of 2025: “The world doesn’t need you to be perfect. It needs you to be bold, to care, and to keep going even when things don’t go as planned.”

Dutcher elected to National Academy of Sciences

Susan K. Dutcher, a professor of genetics and of cell biology and physiology at WashU Medicine, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of her distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

Removing selenium from water takes iron strength

Environmental engineers at the McKelvey School of Engineering have developed critical methods to remove toxic selenium from water. That could ensure safe treatment of water from agricultural ponds, mining discharge or power plants.

Notables

WashU School of Public Health Dean Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, and Olin Business School Dean Michael Mazzeo led a two-day dialogue bringing together dozens of experts in academic public health and business from around the world.

Notables

Kim Lacey, a doctoral candidate in history in Arts & Sciences, has won a prestigious 2025-26 Korea Foundation Scholarship for Graduate Studies.

Announcements

Record moves to summer schedule

Today’s issue marks the last Record of the academic year. The next issue will be published Wednesday, May 21, and then typically twice weekly through the summer. Visit The Source for the latest news.