The Record
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
Top stories
WashU Medicine’s fellow-to-faculty programs nurture growth
Devoted mentors and immense tech resources fast-track scientific independence in three innovative WashU Medicine programs for early-career researchers.
Why did ancient people build Poverty Point?
Anthropology researchers in Arts & Sciences suggest new explanations for iconic prehistoric sites at Poverty Point in Louisiana.
WashU Medicine elevates Aagaard, Zehnder to expanded roles
WashU Medicine deans Eva Aagaard, MD, and Nichole Zehnder, MD, have been promoted to assume greater roles leading the Office of Education’s efforts to train the next generation of health and science professionals.
Events
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OCT 29 |
Annual Trotter Lecture: memory and values-based decision-making4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 |
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OCT 29 |
Civic Café: the state of Missouri politics5:30–7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 |
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OCT 30 |
Mindfulness Month: resonant restNoon Thursday, Oct. 30 |
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OCT 30 |
Foundations of Resilience panel5:30–7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 |
WashU in the News
Air traffic control staffing problems spiked over the weekend, raising concerns about growing disruption
CNN
Why new mpox cases in California are raising concerns
The Hill
New Public Exchange will put WashU profs to work on St. Louis’ most pressing problems
St. Louis Magazine
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Campus and community news
Computer engineers in the lab of McKelvey Engineering’s Nathan Jacobs have released a round of “computer vision” tools that can help with species classification and autonomous driving technologies.
Perspectives
‘How new foreign worker visa fees might worsen doctor shortages in rural America’
Patrick Aguilar, MD, managing director of Olin Business School’s Business of Health initiative, writes that the U.S. long has struggled to train enough doctors to provide care, particularly in underserved communities. He said the Trump administration’s plan to require employers of foreign-born workers to pay $100,000 visa fees will exacerbate the problem if medical professionals are included.
the conversation
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Who Knew WashU? Question: Which WashU program offers free hands-on science lessons for kids and parents? A) Center for Experiential Learning |