The Record
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Top stories
Naseh receives William H. Danforth St. Louis Confluence Award
The Brown School’s Mitra Naseh, director of its Forced Migration Initiative, works to foster well-being and belonging among the region’s immigrants and refugees. She and several others were recognized for their work making an impact.
Supporting runners every step of the way
WashU Medicine served as the official medical provider — and more — at the Greater St. Louis Marathon this month, while WashU also was a sponsor, offering a hospitality hub, cheering students and more.
Program encourages hands-on science learning
Among WashU’s many programs to improve teaching and learning in K-12 schools is ASSET, a federally funded effort focused on hands-on high school science. Biologist Doug Chalker and the Institute for School Partnership are working to expand the program’s reach.
Events
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Newmark Endowed Sociology Lecture: journalist Alexander HeffnerNoon Wednesday, April 22 |
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Kemper gallery talk: ‘Listening to the Art of German Cultures’3 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 |
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Commencement recognition ceremony for military, veteran students3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 |
WashU in the News
Experts: Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo are hurting recent GOP gains with Catholic Americans
ABC News
How do I prevent falls at home?
The New york times
United-American combination would not clear antitrust review, says former assistant AG Kanter
CNBC
Oil prices up again to start the week; what’s that mean for your wallet?
KMOX news radio | Audacy
Campus and community news
A new exhibition spanning two decades of work by Carmon Colangelo, dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, will open Friday, April 24, at Bruno David Gallery in Clayton.
Barani Raman, a renowned expert in systems neuroscience, machine olfaction and bio-inspired computing, has been named the Dennis and Barbara Kessler Professor of Biomedical Engineering.