The Record

Researcher wins funding to improve HIV patients’ mental health care

Proscovia Nabunya, at the Brown School, has received a $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to streamline mental health treatment and HIV medication support for adolescents living with HIV in rural Uganda.

Inaugural WashU Medicine Dean’s Medals honor contributions

WashU Medicine Dean David H. Perlmutter, MD (center), established the Dean’s Medals to honor extraordinary achievements. In this inaugural year, eight individuals were recognized for their legacy to WashU Medicine and impact on the world.

Book explores what Branson’s stages reveal about America

Joanna Dee Das, in Arts & Sciences, has written a book exploring the Missouri town’s mix of conservative values and glitzy variety shows. “Faith, Family and Flag” offers insights about American identity and the appeal of live performances.

Soccer squads square off in NCAA tournament

Both the WashU women’s and men’s soccer teams are headed to the NCAA Division III Tournament this weekend after outstanding seasons. The women’s team plays at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, on Francis Olympic Field.

Research Wire

McKelvey Engineering doctoral student Ruiqi Wang has received a prestigious Google PhD fellowship for health research. He is the first McKelvey Engineering student to receive this honor.

Announcements

Faculty invited to apply for leadership grants

The Bauer Leadership Center at Olin Business School invites faculty and researchers across WashU to apply for two funding opportunities that advance the study and teaching of leadership.