The Record

Levy appointed executive vice chancellor, dean of WashU Medicine

Bruce D. Levy, MD, a highly regarded leader in academic medicine and an accomplished physician-scientist, has been named executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of WashU Medicine, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced.

2026-27 tuition, housing, meal plans, fees announced

Beginning with the 2026 fall semester, WashU’s undergraduate tuition before financial aid will be $71,310, an increase of $3,070 over the current charge. Charges for a double room will range between $14,530 and $15,150, and meal plans will range from $6,032 to $9,122.

New compound stops common complications after surgery

WashU Medicine researchers made and tested a new compound in mice that shows promise in protecting the liver from damage and improving nutrient absorption after small bowel resection surgery.

Food assistance programs don’t promote obesity in children

Federal food assistance programs such as SNAP, school lunches and WIC do not contribute to childhood obesity, according to a comprehensive review by researchers at WashU’s School of Public Health and Brown School.

Notables

Tonya Edmond, at the Brown School, has been installed as the William E. Gordon Distinguished Professor. A ceremony took place last month in Hillman Hall.

Notables

WashU Medicine faculty members Mary M. Mullen, MD (left), and Siyan “Stewart” Cao, MD, PhD, have received the Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation.