The Record

Most Missouri Medicaid recipients already working, analysis shows

New data reviewed by WashU public health researchers challenge assumptions, showing Missouri Medicaid recipients are largely employed — often in jobs without benefits, reflecting gaps in wages, coverage and rural access.

Major gift strengthens WashU’s Shakespeare summer program

Alumni Lesley Malin and Scott Helm have made a $1.4 million gift to support WashU’s annual summer theater program at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, which is hosted by the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences.

Procedure relieves complications after deep vein thrombosis

A trial co-led by WashU Medicine researchers has shown that a painful complication of blood clots can be treated by inserting a stent into the affected vein.

Midwestern Climate Collaborative receives sustainability award

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has recognized the Midwest Climate Collaborative for advancing progress toward a cleaner, carbon-neutral region.

Announcements

Help name the WashU bear mascot

WashU invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to help name the university’s bear mascot.​ ​Organizers are looking for a name that reflects the spirit of WashU and that can represent WashU for years to come.​ The deadline is April 22.

Research Wire

A study by WashU Medicine researchers Jessica Higginbotham and Jose Moron-Concepcion offers new insight into how environmental factors protect against opioid addiction and support recovery.