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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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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.


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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


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Campus and community news

Notables

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.


Notables

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.