The Record
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Top stories
For the tiniest babies, making the best use of antibiotics
A decadeslong research collaboration at WashU Medicine has led to a reduction in antibiotic use in preemies in the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Public Health & Society major draws strong student interest
The WashU Arts & Sciences-based program meets rising demand, combining rigorous interdisciplinary study with hands-on community experience, preparing students to tackle complex health challenges across fields.
Braver elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Neuroscientist Todd Braver, in Arts & Sciences, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies.
Events
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APR 30 |
WashU Medicine bike tuneup10 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, April 30 |
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APR 30 |
Solnica-Krezel Lectureship: ‘How we are shaped’4 p.m. Thursday, April 30 |
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MAY 1 |
MFA in visual art thesis exhibition celebration5:30–7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 |
WashU in the News
Oops, dogs and cats are evolving to look like human babies
popular mechanics
Trump fires board members of group that oversees US science funding
The New York times
Organ donation gives local man a second chance at life
KMOV-TV
Some low-income workers fear Missouri income tax elimination’s impacts
The beacon
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Campus and community news
Jai Rudra, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at WashU McKelvey Engineering, will serve on the National Institues of Health (NIH)’s Vaccines Against Infectious Diseases study section.
Applications open for AI research fellowships
Applications are open for the AI Research Commons Midwest Fellows Program, which connects leaders of early AI startups at WashU and other institutions to resources. The deadline is Friday, May 1.
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Who Knew WashU? Question: As St. Louis approaches the one-year anniversary of the devastating tornado, a WashU Public Exchange project is working to support our neighbors. What’s the group doing? A) Testing soil and air for contamination |